I liked them both the same, although I think I liked part two better because of the character Beth. She was an excellent lead and on a wyhi scale she gets a easy 10. I was so hoping for a titty shot, didn't happen.
I did not find it that good, but you are right about going into depth in detail about the character, Beth. I found the first one more interesting because i have traveled overseas and it is EPIC! For me, a American and seeing "CULTURE" and the fear of loosing one of my buddies actually freaked me and my friends out.
I am studying right now, but i am trying to think of some of the one's you may have not heard of. I would suggest the original "Piranha". I love it and it is better and better every single time. I know this is mainstream, but have you ever seen, "The Strangers"?
It is good, but weird because i could actually see that happening in real life. It's movies like those that make you think, "Are there really people out there?" and the answer is, YES!