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Summary: Arggh, I actually kinda liked it!
Review: Okay, when it comes to things like script and genuine quality filmmaking, Speed 2 is pretty bad, with a preposterous plot that's far more unlikely to occur than even the outrageous (but brilliant) premise of the original. But yet, as entertainment value, this movie isn't half-bad at all, even if it takes 75 minutes to get to the big collision course finale (a veerrry long and quite thrilling sequence) which, while not up to par with the bus sequence in Speed, is still a damn good action sequence in its own right. Yes, the film does miss the presence of Keanu Reeves (I never thought I'd say that), who had great chemistry with Sandra Bullock. Jason Patric and Bullock just don't click as a couple, perhaps partially because this relationship lacks the spontaneity that the original Speed gave us. As for the other performances, the only one of note is Willem Dafoe, whose over-the-top, maniacal portrayal of the villain, Geiger, unfortunately ranks as one of the worst performances of this excellent actor's career. Kudos to composer Mark Mancino, who had the putzah not to just recycle the score from the original, and while his work here is similar to that piece, there are enough variations to put them apart and this score is almost as pulse-pounding. As silly as Speed 2 does have the tendency to get (Bullock finds a chainsaw in the ship), the film never takes itself very seriously and never asks you to, either. Truthfully, I never could see why people hate this film so much, especially when it's superior to the likes of equally silly action thrillers such as Con Air, Bad Boys, Gone in Sixty Seconds, and The Long Kiss Goodnight. In closing, this is very slightly recommended, mainly because of the concluding action and stunt sequences, and if you watch this film as a half-knowingly silly action flick, you might indeed enjoy it.
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Summary: Speed 2 needs to slow down!
Review: The original Speed was a different kind of movie (Who would have thought a movie that took place mainly on a bus would be so good?) that for one reason or another MANY people enjoyed. Speed 2 seems to be one of those "We liked the first one so we want a sequel!" Kind of movies, and it turned out to be pretty bad. Speed 2 actually makes a Disney sequel look GOOD. The movie centers around our heroine Annie (her role reprised by Sandra Bullock) who is taking a driving test in the beginning of the movie to get her license back for (gasp!) speeding! She has just gotten herself out of a relationship with Jack (Who was in the first one) and is now with Alex (Jason Patric). When she finds out that Alex works for the same squad that Jack works for she isn't too happy with that. Later Alex decides to take Annie on a cruise and when they do things start off fine and dandy until a mad bomber (William Dafoe) by the name of Geiger takes over the cruise ship trapping a few passengers on board. Let's put this one thing aside, Keanu Reeves didn't show up in this film. Surprisingly enough this one thing is what starts the film slide into ruin. Jason Patric and Sandra Bullock don't really have a whole lot of chemistry. It isn't as well developed as it was in the first Speed movie. I'm sure that even if Keanu Reeves had appeared in this movie it wouldn't have saved it from becoming a mess anyhow. William Dafoe doesn't make for the greatest villian either (who would've thought that five years later he'd be the Green Goblin in the blockbuster hit: Spider Man?). He has the potential to be a great mad bomber but somehow he misses what the bomber in the first movie had. That would be his lack of remorse and intelligence. Speed 2 doesn't keep on the edge of your seat like the first movie did. Speed 2 is like a Disney Sequel, not good enough for the theater. Speed 2 I can honestly say was a bad movie. An under developed plot put along with some pretty under developed characters make this movie seem like garbage. I don't recommend this movie to anyone who liked the first one. Those who enjoyed the first movie probably won't like this one.
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Summary: mikeknox.com
Review: More nudity please. The Matrix guy said no way so balding Jason Patric stepped in and tried to save a cruise ship from a crazy freak while thinking of the right way to propose to his ugly girl.
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Summary: Defiantly not as Good as the first
Review: it was alright, but i can't say it was better or as good as the first. i strongly recommend watching the first, then watching the second.
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Summary: Jason Patric what the **ck were you thinking man
Review: im a fan of Jason Patric and this is my lesser favorites of his. man im glad Keanu "Neo" Reeves left because if he made this one he would be like, well you all would know what would happen. here's the story, Patric works for the same guys as Keanu worked for(lucky turnout) and what do you know, Sandra Bullock finds out about this. Patric takes Bullock on a cruise ship where Willem Dafoe comes and wrecks havoc on the ship and then in the end it crashes into a mainland. you getting me so far people because this movie makes the original look like watergarbage but the original isnt, its way the hell better then this one. Glenn Plummer, Termurea Morrison, Joe Morton and Colleen Camp are all wasted in this washedout sequel. Jason Patric...what the **ck!!!
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Summary: not bad
Review: ok, this sequel does not live up to the standards of the first but it is very enjoyable. Sure there can be the occasional stupid dialogue here and there, but only really by one person, Willem defoe, but he did an ok job but i didnt see it for him, i saw it for the action. The action sequences really picked up when daylight came. They are good but they should have cut them shorter a bit, only because i really wanted to feel the rush like in the first, but i love the ship running into the town and the boat blowing up in the end. I think this film would have been great if Keanu had accepted to come back and they should have kept the MA rating. sandra Bullock, good as usual, Jason Patrik, well they needed somebody to fill in and he did a good job. This film does not take itself too seriously, they made it for the fans, and i liked it, just enjoy it for what it is, a pretty decent sequel.
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Summary: Jason Patric what the **ck were you thinking man
Review: im a fan of Jason Patric and this is my lesser favorites of his. man im glad Keanu "Neo" Reeves left because if he made this one he would be like, well you all would know what would happen. here's the story, Patric works for the same guys as Keanu worked for(lucky turnout) and what do you know, Sandra Bullock finds out about this. Patric takes Bullock on a cruise ship where Willem Dafoe comes and wrecks havoc on the ship and then in the end it crashes into a mainland. you getting me so far people because this movie makes the original look like watergarbage but the original isnt, its way the hell better then this one. Glenn Plummer, Termurea Morrison, Joe Morton and Colleen Camp are all wasted in this washedout sequel. Jason Patric...what the **ck!!!
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Summary: come on people it was not that bad
Review: Ok i will admit the movie does have its flaws here and there. just because Keanu(iam the one neo)reeves is not in this movie does not mean it is bad they actually do a good job of tying the lose ends up.the main flaw of the picture is basically jason patrics bland acting he has an atitude like he knows the sequel will fail.in most ways sandra bullock is better then the first. the film has a load of action and SPEED as you might say so before you neglest this fallen gem you may want to add it to you library.
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Summary: This is proof that Keanu can think. Who knew?
Review: Watching this movie is like watching paint dry. Only, when it's done, the paint is dry and you still haven't seen a decent movie. Sandra Bullock should have known better. Keanu Reeves apparently did, as he jumped ship before this one sailed. Jason Geddrick takes over as love interest here. Willem Dafoe chews up any scenery that might be left after a painfully long, and pitifully staged ending sequence. If you enjoy torturing yourself, or like to make fun of movies as you watch them... this one is for you.
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Summary: Worst movie ever!!
Review: Please do yourself a favor and stay far away from this movie. I won't go into all the details, but the writing is terrible, the acting is worse, and most of the stunts and action sequences are unbelievable. I think I lost brain cells thanks to this film.
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