Another 48 Hrs. (1990)
For the past four years, San Francisco cop Jack Cates has been after an unidentified drug kingpin who calls himself the Ice Man. Jack finds a picture that proves that the Ice Man has put a price on the head of Reggie Hammond, who is scheduled to be released from prison on the next day.
- Walter Hill
- James Dyer
- John Fasano
- Jeb Stuart
- Larry Gross
- Eddie Murphy
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Walter Hill
- Larry Gross
- Steven E. de Souza
Rating: 6/10 by 865 users
Alternative Title:
Another 48 Hours - US
Another Forty Eight Hours - US
Noch einmal 48 Stunden - DE
Akoma 48 ores - GR
Akoma 48 wres - GR
48 Horas, Parte 2 - BR
48小时闯天关 - CN
48小时2 - CN
48 Hrs. 2 - US
48 Hrs. 2: Another 48 Hrs. - US
48 Hours 2 - US
48 Hours 2: Another 48 Hours - US
Otras 48 Horas - AR
Country:
United States of America
Language:
广州话 / 廣州話
English
Runtime: 01 hour 35 minutes
Budget: $38,000,000
Revenue: $153,518,974
Plot Keyword: prison, drug dealer, san francisco, california, gas station, investigation, betrayal, shootout, motorcycle, convict, buddy cop, tough cop, blast, african american lead
You got framed. That's what every convict says! The theme tune says it all really, the boys are back in town. Nolte and Murphy are back together as cop and convict wading through a plot as lazy as it gets. Walter Hill directs once again and it's only his action scenes that stop this from being an outright stinker. Every thing about it comes off as a cheap cash in lacking originality, with scenes even reproduced from the first film here. A strong supporting cast of character actors file in to make some easy money, with the likes of Brion James, Ed O'Ross, Brent Jennings and Kevin Tighe at least proving to be reassuring presences. Murphy and Nolte jostle, fight each other and swear a lot, which would be OK were it not already done so much better in the first film. All things considered, it's a no brainer really to suggest you watch the first film instead. 5/10
A bit weak and the "conflict" between Nolte and Murphy was pretty convoluted (no reason for Cates to hold the money over Reggie's head to help with his investigation) but the action was okay including an over-the-top gun battle finale with a ton of broken glass everywhere. It's okay as a time-waster but nothing overly memorable. Have to wonder if this was made given the success of Lethal Weapon three years earlier (which itself was a success probably thanks to 48 HRS). **2.75/5**
This one is better then the first in my opinion. He's funnier and there's a lot more action too.
