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Extremely violent sequel is sexist and dumb.
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2 Fast 2 Furious
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Based on 15 parent reviews
Based on 34 kid reviews
Kids say that the sequel offers a mix of intense action, violence, and a significant amount of sexual content, often showcasing women in revealing outfits and featuring crude language. While some viewers enjoy the over-the-top nature and find it entertaining, many criticize it for its sexism, poor plot, and the portrayal of violence, claiming it's not as good as the original but still has its moments of fun.
- action-packed
- excessive violence
- sexual content
- sexism prevalent
- mixed reviews
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What's the Story?
In 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS, Paul Walker plays Brian O'Connor, who walked away from his job as an undercover cop in L.A. at the end of The Fast & the Furious. Now he lives in Miami and races on the streets for money. When given a choice between being arrested or going undercover to get the goods on a sleazy bad guy, Brian agrees to pose as a driver, so long as he can team up with childhood pal Roman Pearce (R&B star Tyrese, the only actor in this mess who shows any presence or class). Yes, there's some history the two of them have to work through; yes, the bad guy (Cole Hauser, barely registering on-screen) gives them a test run to prove themselves; yes, the other undercover cop is a gorgeous babe who may be so far undercover that she can't be trusted; and yes, there are lots of chases, races, and what Roman refers to as "Dukes of Hazzard stunts."
Is It Any Good?
This movie has numbingly inane dialogue, and for a story about people who are in love with machinery, it's also absurdly low-tech. In one completely idiotic scene, the bad guy tortures a policeman with a metal bucket, a huge rat, and a torch. 2 Fast 2 Furious takes the least interesting character from the first film and puts him into a dumb undercover story that feels like a rejected script for Miami Vice. Talented writer-director John Singleton (Boyz N the Hood, Shaft) is really slumming here.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about sequels. Why was 2 Fast 2 Furious made?
What are the ways in which women are objectified in this movie? Are they ever shown as strong and independent?
Is violence shown as a last resort in this movie, or is it glorified and shown to be the best solution to any given problem?
Movie Details
- In theaters : June 6, 2003
- On DVD or streaming : September 28, 2003
- Cast : Eva Mendes , Paul Walker , Tyrese Gibson
- Director : John Singleton
- Inclusion Information : Black Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Latino Movie Actor(s) , Black Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Universal Pictures
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Topics : Transportation ( Cars & Trucks ) , Adventures , Friendship
- Run time : 107 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : street racing, violence, language and some sensuality.
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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