Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick star in ‘Another Simple Favor’

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick star in ‘Another Simple Favor’

When the sequel to “A Simple Favor” was announced, I couldn’t help but wonder why. Directed by Paul Feig (“Jackpot”), the original comedy thriller is a solid standalone movie that tells the story of Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick, “Pitch Perfect”) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively, “It Ends With Us”). The two unlikely friends become entangled in a mystery after the latter’s disappearance. While the narrative involves larger thriller elements, it…