While After We Collided has earned praise from parts of the fandom for being “more intense” and “more dramatic” than its predecessor, not every viewer agrees. One frustrated audience member delivered a blunt and brutally honest assessment that reflects a growing divide within the fan community — insisting that the sequel is not only weaker than the first film, but “shockingly bad.”
According to this viewer, the original After movie was far from perfect, yet still managed to be enjoyable. They admit they genuinely liked the first installment and were excited for the continuation of Tessa and Hardin’s complicated romance. But the sequel, they argue, completely failed to deliver on its potential.
Their verdict is direct: After We Collided is a disappointment.
The viewer expresses disbelief at having spent seven dollars to rent the film, calling it “a waste” and “not worth the price of popcorn, let alone a streaming fee.” Their main criticism centers on what they perceive as the movie’s exaggerated reliance on sexual content. “They only focused on sex because now they can show it,” the viewer states, suggesting the filmmakers used the sequel’s rating freedom to prioritize physical scenes over meaningful storytelling.
Beyond the intimacy overload, the reviewer strongly objects to what they describe as the film’s toxicity. Rather than exploring the emotional growth of its main characters, the sequel — in their view — amplifies the most unhealthy aspects of Tessa and Hardin’s relationship. The constant arguing, jealousy, make-up scenes, and dramatic outbursts create what the reviewer calls a “toxic cycle disguised as passion.”
They also criticize the subplot involving Tessa’s internship, calling it “entirely unrealistic.” From the workplace dynamics to her rapid rise and implausible responsibilities, the viewer argues that the film portrays the corporate world in a way no young adult could take seriously. These story elements, combined with exaggerated emotional stakes, make the narrative feel unconvincing.
The further the film progresses, the reviewer says, the more unwatchable it becomes. They describe the final stretch of the movie as “a downward spiral,” claiming each scene seems to escalate the chaos without offering resolution, depth, or emotional clarity. Instead of building momentum, the film “collapses under its own drama.”
Their closing statement is harsh and definitive:
“Don’t waste your time.”
This strong negative reaction highlights an important dynamic within the After fandom — while some viewers appreciate the sequel’s heightened emotion, others feel it strays too far into sensationalism, sacrificing character development and coherent storytelling. After We Collided was designed to be bolder, bigger, and more mature; but for critics like this reviewer, those ambitions ultimately backfired.
