Another 48 HRS. (Blu-ray) review

[David Vaughn]

Studio: Paramount
Release Date: July 6, 2021
Rating: R
Film: 2.5/5
 
Plot
Eight years after the first 48 hours of mayhem, Reggie (Murphy) is about to be released from the pen.  But, after the bus transporting him flips over (17 times), Inspector Jack Cates (Nolte) enlists the ex-con for another seemingly impossible two-day task to nail an elusive drug lord with a price on Reggie’s head.
 
My Thoughts
At some point you just knew that a sequel would come given the success of the first film. Unfortunately, it was too little, too late since eight years had had gone by. First and foremost, the plot has more holes than Swiss cheese and while the chemistry between the two stars is as strong as ever, even that couldn’t save the film. I’ve read that nearly 50 minutes was removed from the original cut of the film and I’m not so sure that was a bad thing overall given the weak script, but it did make the film feel choppy.
 
I can’t complain about the overall presentation and Paramount has done a good job with this new 4K scan. Like the first film, the print is very clean and detailed and gives the film a modern look. The audio track is serviceable, and gunshots ring true.
 
 
Video 4.5/5
 
Audio 4/5 (Dolby TrueHD 5.1)
 
Special Features:
 

• Filmmaker Focus with Director Walter Hill
• Theatrical Trailer
• Digital Copy

 

 
 
Conclusion
One would have to sum up this film as sub-par and audiences agreed at the time. While the film did turn a profit for the studio, it wasn’t much of one. I’m surprised Paramount chose this film as #20 in their Paramount Presents line, but I guess it’s good for fans of the franchise to have it along with the original on Blu-ray.  
 
 
Reference Review System:
JVC DLA-RS2000 4K Ultra High-Definition Front Projector
(Calibrated with Portrait Displays CalMAN color calibration software & C6-HDR Meter from Portrait Displays)
Stewart Filmscreen - Firehawk 110” 2.35:1 Fixed Screen
Trinnov Altitude 16 Audio/Video Processor
ATI AT527NC Powering Bed Channels
ATI AT524NC Powering Atmos Speakers
Panasonic DP-UB820 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
System Controller: URC MX-990
M&K S-150 THX Ultra (R-C-L Speakers)
M&K SS-150 x4 (Surround Speakers)
Atlantic Technology IC6-OBA x 4 Overhead Speakers
SVS PC-Ultra Cylinder Subwoofer
HSU VTF-15H MK2 Subwoofer
JL Audio Dominion F110 Subwoofer x 2
Mini DSP HD controlling all subwoofers
Audioquest and Monoprice - Audio/Video/Speaker Cabling

PureAV PF60 Power Conditioner

[Ralph P.]

Greetings,

Yep. Bad movie in a solid package...


Regards,

[bmoney]

I’ve never seen either. Guess I’ll steer clear of this one lol