I Have to admit I was suckered in by the trailer, it was exciting and action packed. I thought they were doing a Bad Boys style movie, boy was I wrong. This was like a long TV episode of an American crime show like NCIS, Hawaii Five-O, or CSI but not as intriguing or engaging.All the action is in the trailer. There's about 3 action scenes and all 3 are not that new or good, they're the type you'd see in standard TV shows. There's some poor computer game animation mixed into one action sequence(cus Kevin Hart's character loves to play computer games) which totally ruins the rhythm of that action sequence and ruins the enjoyment of it. The end action sequence looks like they couldn't be bothered, something you would have gotten in a straight-to- video 80s/90s action flick.It wasn't a good comedy either, there was about 3-4 little chuckles throughout from some of the audience including myself for some of the one liners. I read before i went in to watch this sequel that it was more of an actioner than comedy but for me it didn't deliver in either.I wasn't expecting anything new or groundbreaking storywise but at least give me something to keep me interested but its a film that came across as if they took scenes from loads of other similar films and just copy/pasted them together.It all just looked WAY too familiar and not in a good way.So overall i don't see any reason to recommend paying hard earned money to watch it at the cinema. I'd recommend waiting until it comes on TV,as it is like a TV episode anyway. Then at least you can switch over to another channel if your not feeling it.If you do want to go to the cinema to watch a comedy then i would definitely recommend DADDY'S HOME if it's still out, very very funny, you will defo leave with a smile on your face.But if your really in the mood for an action-comedy then i would recommend SPY,which was out in 2015 and is out on DVD now. Great action, very funny and very entertaining. Everyone i know that's seen it loved it.
... View MoreRide Along 2 is by no means going to win any awards, but it is fun ride. Why the low rating from me? Stick around and find out.Synopsis: The RIDE ALONG 2 sequel picks up about a year after our heroes' last adventure. Plans for a quick trip to Miami go bad. With the wedding upcoming, James reluctantly takes Ben with him to Miami to follow up on a lead connected to a drug ring case he's been trying to crack. In Miami, they meet Maya, a no-BS homicide detective who lets them know Miami is her turf. They also encounter AJ, a shady cocky computer hacker who reveals evidence that implicates a well- respected local businessman, the wealthy Antonio Pope. Pope harbors a vicious streak and rules South Florida's drug trade. If Ben and James can convince the authorities that Pope is a brutal crime boss they'll stop his spree. If they fail, well there may not be a wedding after all. Starring: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart Director: Tim StorySo you know this movie was made because of the immense popularity of the two stars. The fact the first movie was actually really good and had great chemistry from the two stars you knew the second was getting made. There already is talk of a third one, and I can see why. Ice Cube and Kevin Hart played off each other so well. They are the selling point of the movie.All the movie is is a buddy cop movie. Nothing more, nothing less. If you are going into this movie thinking you are going to see some epic story or action or acting you might as well skip this movie. Take it for what it is.Now, for the low rating. There is a part in the movie where they start doing a video game type of filming. It was uncalled for. It lasted about three minutes and was a waste of time. They should have just left it as a regular car chase and got it over with.That's not to say that is the only reason for the low rating. All you got throughout the movie was your normal troupes for this kind of movie.Final Thoughts: Going into this movie thinking you are getting a simple movie. Don't expect it to be great. It's that simple. It's still a fun watch though.Rating: 5 out of 10
... View MoreIce Cube for some reason can't take his sunglasses off and there is probably only 15 - 20 minutes in the movie where he is not wearing them. Daytime, night time, indoors, in a police station, in the club, etc. Did Ice Cube have pink eye? Did he have a black eye? Or did he just refuse to take them off because he didn't really want to do this sequel and he didn't want us to see it was him?Can't blame him for wanting to hide his face cause if you've seen any buddy cop movie ever, then you've really already seen this movie. Over acting Kevin Heart and the too cool for Ride Along 2 Ice Cube will make you fight not to fall asleep.
... View MoreWhen I liked the first movie, I wanted a sequel and now they made one for it that I liked even better than the original. I don't think Ice Cube's solo performance could have pulled the crowd in, the impact was because of the Kevin Hart's presence, he really rocks. He's doing some awesome movies lately, and he's the best sidekick and comedian available for now in Hollywood, just like Simon Pegg in England.Once again a movie is totally underrated, especially by foul mouthed film critics. Trust me, this film is much better than what they say. If you liked the first, you'll surely going to enjoy it as well. I'm confident the rating will recover in the later days once the regular people rent it. A simple follow-up story, but it was the comedy that lifted this film. The two cops soon-to-be bros-in-law goes to Miami on a job, but the case they're working connects with others, so they join the local force to take down the gang behind it.Who needs a spoof film for it, the movie mocks its own characters by saying 'a low budget Jackie Chan' for Keng Jeong. Apart from the comedies, the action sequences were very impressive. Olivia Munn was a great addition and I believe she would hangouts here for the next. Yep, I want the third movie and I'm hoping it to be even more stylish kick-ass action-comedy. So just retain the director and writers, after the first two films, I got high hope on them.7/10
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