Banderas is now Greek. And wants to wreck havoc in the EU. Although the movie was (at times) fun and it's cool to see Samuel Jackson and Morgan Freeman in the same film, a star-packed cast can't get this film rated above 6. And 6 is already too much.
Where to start...Pace is inconsistent and compared to the 1st film there are some really boring parts. Action is focused on bang-bang and car chase, coupled with some extreme shouting from Salma Hayek. Acting is ok (if you can stand Hayek).
Storyline is outdated and exaggerated but keeps the European vibe of the first film, which is consistent.
Comedy is prevalent throughout the film and there are some good moments.
And of course...Antonio Banderas:
He plays the villain, Greek billionaire Aristotle Papadopoulos, but he doesn't take the role too seriously and he still is the one and only Antonio Banderas, with the one and only Spanish accent we all know. He delivers some funny one-liners mixed with a few popular Greek words and almost looks like a villain BUT with a really weak and bad plan.
Comedian Ryan Reynolds does well in comedy.
Frank Grillo is always a nice addition, even though his role in the film is not essential.
Nice cinematography, photography and great Italian landscapes. And some truly funny moments.
Maybe since they're chasing a Greek, they should have done more shots in Greece, so it could have been more relevant. Because in the overall story the connection with Italy seemed rather weak.
To conclude, there's a few reasons to watch this film. But it's not as good as the previous one, so be prepared.
I personally enjoyed it but it's no more than a 6/10.
