Review of Street Kings 2: Motor City (2011) by Christopher S — 23 Apr 2011

Another in the long line of Horrible Direct to video sequels that really don't have anything to do with its predecessor other then the movie title they paid the studio for. Long story short... don't waste your time with it and don't expect too much. This movie belongs in the discount bin at the end of the aisle. The fact that they charge a MSRP of 29.99 at most stores is laughable.

Lots of people will watch it because they think it has something to do with Keanu's Street Kings. Well, you'd be wrong. Street Kings 1 was a gritty story of a rogue cop who is pushed past his limits by corruption, greed and violence. Keanu Reeves played the role perfectly and Forest Whitaker gave an awesome supporting performance as well. That film also had a great supporting cast, from Chris Evans, Terry Crews, Hugh Laurie & Common. Plus Action from beginning to end. Street Kings 2?... Nothing to compare. Storyline has been told a thousand times before. Bad cop, good cop, revenge, nothing new is really added to it. Characters are one dimensional and you don't really care about them. Acting? You wont see that in this movie. Ray's only good movie was the Goodfellas, since then he showed us nothing but mostly mediocre efforts, yet I'm still supporting him due to his dynamic performance in one of my all time favorite films. The best thing about this movie is the ending, because its over. Avoid this one...