Another 48 Hours 1990

Peter Rainer, Los Angeles Times: Walter Hill, who also directed the first film, surely recognizes the hollowness of what he's doing here. He also hasn't had a hit since "48 HRS.," which no doubt explains why he's once again tilling these charred fields. Read more

Vincent Canby, New York Times: Mr. Murphy has two comic moments, which aren't enough for a feature-length film. Among other things, he has developed some of the same maddening mannerisms that marked Frank Sinatra's performances in his Rat Pack movies. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: It's a minor pleasure to see Murphy slightly subdued. What seems more problematic is the virtual exaltation of Dirty Harry vigilantism, the storm trooper mentality and behavior on Nolte's part that the film breezily takes for granted ... Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: You know how sometimes, in a dream, you'll see these familiar scenes and faces floating in and out of focus, but you're not sure how they connect? Another 48 HRS is a movie that feels the same way. Read more

Nigel Floyd, Time Out: The key words here are lazy and contrived. Read more

Hal Hinson, Washington Post: Hill and his stars are merely going through the motions, but the motions are immensely familiar. Read more