Speed 2: Cruise Control

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric, Willem Dafoe
Directed by: Jan de Bont
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Action
1997

Times Seen:
Tim: 3

Summary: Annie (Sandra Bullock) and her new boyfriend Alex (Jason Patric) take a vacation on a cruise ship. Unfortunately, a disgruntled ex-employee (Willem Dafoe) takes control of the ship and threatens to crash it for his own purpose. Only Annie and Alex stand in his way.

Review:

Tim: Speed 2: Cruise Control is a very disappointing sequel to the hit original film. However, I do want to note that this movie is not nearly as bad as people claim it is... but it really isn't that good, either. The first sign of trouble was the lack of Keanu Reeves in this film. For all the crap he gets for his lack of acting talent, his talent is badly needed in this film. Jason Patric tries very hard to fill his shoes, but Patric is no Keanu Reeves.

Sandra Bullock plays her supporting role well once again, but has much less chemistry with Patric than she had with Reeves. You just can't get into this two characters together, mostly because you just miss Reeves and want him back.

Willem Dafoe is an awful, ridiculous bad guy. He is absurd and not enjoyable in the least. He plays his role far too over the top. I know the guy can act, but why he doesn't perform up to his ability is beyond me.

I do actually like the idea of Speed on a boat, but it just doesn't work at all. A bus moves much quicker and damage is more severe, while a boat moves slower and has an ocean to navigate, while a bus has a very narrow street to drive on.

The dialogue in the film is ridiculously cheesy and oftentimes unbelievable. I cannot imagine what Jan de Bont was thinking when making this film (perhaps he was not), but he loses all the excitement and interesting aspects of Speed and almost sells this film out to the mindless action films that are so prevelant in Hollywood.

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 6



If You Enjoyed This Movie, We Recommend:
Speed, Snake Eyes, Volcano, Executive Decision, Point Break