Speed 2: Cruise Control
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: June 13, 1997 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
24
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 22 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
7
Negative:
14
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60
EmpireStaff(not credited)
Speed 2 is a well-above-average armrest-gripper with little in it to upset the children excepting, perhaps, Dafoe's lengthy white teeth, and the fact that UB40 provide onboard cabaret. Read full review
50
The New York TimesJanet Maslin
Despite huge resources at Mr. De Bont's disposal and the fact that both he and Ms. Bullock have achieved stellar status since ''Speed'' screeched onto movie screens, the sequel is still a B-movie at heart. Read full review
50
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
It's all idiotic but energetic, directed by Jan De Bont in his usual techno-action style. Read full review
50
L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
The last half-hour is a decent enough ride, with Dafoe controlling the ship by Powerbook and product placement, while Bullock and Patric demonstrate the triumph of American gumption over high tech, the better to save all hands on deck. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
Nathanson's script has a disheartening let's get on with it air, and the film feels like marathon training... Read full review
50
VarietyEmanuel Levy
Lacking the manipulative structure of "Speed," which shrewdly interspersed rousing set pieces throughout the story, Speed 2 is vastly uneven, trying in its second hour to recoup energy and compensate the audience for all the exposition of the initial reels. Read full review
40
Austin ChronicleMarc Savlov
Not nearly as clever at taxing the audience's knuckles as its forerunner, Speed 2 still manages to stay above board long enough to merit a look-see, if only to relish the once-in-a-lifetime pleasure of Mr. Dafoe and his pet leeches. Read full review
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