“The boys are back in town.”
Another 48 Hrs. (1990)
June 8, 19901h 35mEN
6.0
986 votes
Overview
For the past four years, San Francisco cop Jack Cates has been after an unidentified drug kingpin who calls himself the Ice Man. Jack finds a picture that proves that the Ice Man has put a price on the head of Reggie Hammond, who is scheduled to be released from prison on the next day.
Director
Walter HillWriters
Where to Watch
Streaming availability for India
Rent
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
Cantonese
Budget
$38.0M
Revenue
$153.5M
Production Companies
Paramount PicturesEddie Murphy ProductionsLawrence Gordon Productions
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User Reviews
John Chard
5.0You got framed. That's what every convict says! The theme tune says it all really, the boys are back in town. Nolte and Murphy are back together as cop and convict wading through a plot as lazy as it gets. Walter Hill directs once again and it's only his action scenes that stop this from being an outright stinker. Every thing about it comes off as a cheap cash in lacking originality, with scenes even reproduced from the first film here. A strong supporting cast of character actors file in to make some easy money, with the likes of Brion James, Ed O'Ross, Brent Jennings and Kevin Tighe a…
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JPV852
5.0A bit weak and the "conflict" between Nolte and Murphy was pretty convoluted (no reason for Cates to hold the money over Reggie's head to help with his investigation) but the action was okay including an over-the-top gun battle finale with a ton of broken glass everywhere. It's okay as a time-waster but nothing overly memorable. Have to wonder if this was made given the success of Lethal Weapon three years earlier (which itself was a success probably thanks to 48 HRS). **2.75/5**
Andre Gonzales
6.0This one is better then the first in my opinion. He's funnier and there's a lot more action too.