Hill exercises his action muscles with numerous sequences of vehicular mayhem that get the blood pumping well enough, but the plot feels decidedly like something written on the fly that lazily rehashes what worked in the original.

| Original Score: 5/10 | Sep 29, 2023

Vile. [Full review in Spanish]

| Nov 24, 2022

It looks good-slick and polished in a way that the rougher, more engaging 48 Hrs. was not-but it also feels rote, by the numbers, a cash-in.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Sep 29, 2021

Fantastic stunts--and the chemistry between Murphy and Nolte's still there--but that barely compensates for one of the most mercenary sequels ever made. (Paramount blu-ray review).

| Original Score: 2/4 | Jul 18, 2021

Here's a perfect example of a first-rate film that didn't need a sequel, got one anyway, and nobody was the happier for it.

| Original Score: 1.5/4 | Jul 11, 2021

Once again Nolte and Murphy have excellent chemistry as their characters despise and insult each other throughout the movie.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jul 7, 2021

...mostly underwhelming...

| Original Score: 2/4 | Apr 19, 2021

The reason for bringing the odd-couple, buddy-cop combo back together again isn't particularly clever, though their chemistry is almost as amusing as it was before.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Sep 9, 2020

After a few films unworthy of his talent, Eddie Murphy returns to form with what he plays best: the fast-talking survivor in a hostile world. Nick Nolte also shines in a role tailored to his shambling frame.

| Jun 12, 2018

It's a minor pleasure to see Murphy slightly subdued. What seems more problematic is the virtual exaltation of Dirty Harry vigilantism, the storm trooper mentality and behavior on Nolte's part that the film breezily takes for granted ...

| Jun 24, 2015

Although original stars Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte are reunited with director Walter Hill, all three seem to be going through the motions here.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Jun 24, 2015

Walter Hill, who also directed the first film, surely recognizes the hollowness of what he's doing here. He also hasn't had a hit since "48 HRS.," which no doubt explains why he's once again tilling these charred fields.

| Jun 24, 2015

The idea of dropping in on Reggie Hammond and Jack Cates five years later presents some amusing and intriguing possibilities. But little thought or imagination have been devoted to considering how the two characters might have changed over the years.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Jun 24, 2015

Not a career high for anyone involved, rarely has 90-odd minutes felt more like 48 hours.

| Oct 19, 2012

From start to finish, the picture is barely alive, staggering through a cardboard obstacle course while waving around a few guns and breasts to keep the audience awake.

| Original Score: D | Jun 19, 2010

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 6, 2008

The key words here are lazy and contrived.

| Jun 24, 2006

Tough, taut direction by action auteur Walter Hill makes this a much better sequel than its reputation.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 6, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jul 7, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 18, 2004