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2.0 out of 5 stars The Cannonball Run 2 (1983), Nov 12 2002

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This film is exactly like its original only this time the mob is after them. And also instead of Michael Hui, Jackie's capilot is Richard Kiel (the giant who played "Jaws" in 2 James Bond Movies: "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Moonraker"). But then again it's quality is very poor... if you want to buy it don't waste your money on the expensive DVD edition, buy it on the cheap VHS edition. Jackie Chan still appears in a few cameo appereances but this time a few more.

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2.0 out of 5 stars The first one really deserved a sequel?, April 18 2003

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If you liked the first Cannonball Run movie, then I guess there's no reason not to like this one. There's a little bit other than the race going on in this one. They have the mob chasing them. It stars out with the exact same opening credits as the first movie with the cops casing on of the fast cars and the sexy women defacing a speed limit sign.
Then there's that familiar "Cannonballers getting drunk at the hotal the night before" thing.

The race starts in the west coast this time, but throughout the entire movie, they never get past the Nevada desert until the cloing credits. Almost the entire movie take place in the Navada desert so there's not much racing going on.
This movie had a slightly better supporting cast than the first one, which is why I gave this movie 2 stars instead of 1.
This time we have the 19-foot tall behemoth Richard Kiel sharing a small computerized Japanese car with Jackie Chan. Some of the baddies chasing them include Henry Silva (who's always a ruthless bad guy, but here he's more of a nerdy bad guy), Abe Vigoa, Alex Rocco, Telly Savalas, just to name a few. Another mismatch of 2 people sharing a car is Mel Tillis and Tony Danza. You really have to be a fan of redneck fast car movies like Smokey And The Bandit, Hooper, and Stroker Ace, then maybe you'll like this, but If you like comedies that are actually FUNNY, then you'll be disappointed.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Brock had no idea what he was getting into..., Oct 18 2002

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This review is from: Cannonball Run 2 (DVD)

When the first movie was released in 1981, I was 9 and my MOM took me to see it. By this film's release, I had learned a few things, and this one was much funnier. I did suffer from the sequel-itis problem but not to the extent of say Star Trek III:TSFS. The film looked better, more polished, and included THE RAT PACK!!! As far as I can find this was the last time they were on screen together. One problem. HOW can a Dodge DAYTONA(!) leave a CORVETTE in the dust?????

... Hal, You know better!

Definetly another Must have in any afficianado's collection.

Now all we need is a directors cut of both films!

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1.0 out of 5 stars An Honest Review!
This movie is great! But the reason I gave it a 1 star was coz Jackie Chan had a very small role and he appeared through both movies. Read more