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4.0 out of 5 stars
What is it with the people?, October 21, 2001
This review is from: Speed / Speed 2 (DVD)
Ok, let me guess ... You saw Speed and thought it was a great movie? Or at least you heard it was great movie. Well, it is - bet ya! And now you heard people talking - Speed 2 is a terrible movie, the winner of the golden raspberry (the worst movie of the year). So, why buy it, especially when it is a set?
Ok, let me set it straight. Speed 2 isn't a bad movie - it just isn't as good as Speed 1. The story of Speed 2 is dumb (as in every other action movie - take Eraser, or M:I-2), but it makes a nice background for the action and nobody ever goes to see an action-flick for the story. And if we are honest than even Speed 1 didn't have that much of a great story - it isn't so much better than the stroy of the second movie.
What counts is action, and you get plenty of it here. It's the same class of action as in Speed, with a different playground. You get even the cute Sandra Bullock and a cute Jason Patrick (instead of Keanu Reeves). In addition you get a little bit of romance, 'cause the character of Jason Patrick wants to marry the character of Sandra Bullock ...
Ok, so, are missing anything for an action movie? I am not! Just 'cause Speed was such a surprise and a overaverage action-flick, was everybody expecting the same from Speed 2 ... And it was impossible to fulfill, or at least it didn't work out. So in this packet, we have a great action movies on DVD (Speed = 5 stars) and an average action movie (Speed 2 = 4 stars). And 'cause it's just the two normal DVDs you can buy separately in one box, the rating is 4 stars! Buy it, if you love Sandra Bullock/Jason Patrick and if you love good action!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Two Of The Best Action Films Ever!!!, February 25, 2010
I thoroughly enjoyed the plots of both of these films. Speed and Speed 2 are two of the best action thrillers ever made!
Speed was a five star film with lots of action and great acting from Sandra Bullock, Keanu Reeves and Dennis Hopper.
Speed 2 starred Jason Patric, Willem Dafoe and Sandra Bullock reprising her character from the first film.
However, these films both stand out on their own.
The first takes place primarily on a bus...and the second on a cruise ship.
The villian in the second film is portrayed by Willem Dafoe and his performance was as good as Dennis Hopper's performance in the first film!
Both of these movies provide tongue-in-cheek action and loads of edge-of-your-seat suspense!
These movies have a permanent place in my collection and have major rewatchability!
Don't discount Speed 2...it's just a similar story in a different atmosphere.
The tense moments are still present...as well as the escapist action that we all expect!
Both films were exceptional and very well done.
It is hard to improve upon Speed because it was excellent...but Speed 2 has as much to offer as the first!
Highly Recommended!
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Speed pack, May 12, 2007
This was the best way to buy two of my favorite movies - Speed & Speed 2 - Cruise control.
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