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Speed 2: Cruise Control

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Annie is looking forward to a Caribbean cruise with her cop boyfriend, Alex, who purchased the tickets to make up for lying about working on the SWAT team. Their trip turns dangerous, however, when an explosion disables the ship's communication system, and it becomes clear that the vessel is under someone else's control. Alex and Annie must fight for survival as they discover that John Geiger, a crazed passenger, is behind the chaos.
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Critics Consensus

Speed 2 falls far short of its predecessor, thanks to laughable dialogue, thin characterization, unsurprisingly familiar plot devices, and action sequences that fail to generate any excitement.

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Carol Buckland CNN.com Jan 5, 2018
It's not really worth sinking your time and money into. This movie is more floundering than fun. Go to Full Review Jami Bernard New York Daily News Jun 20, 2014
2/4
An ear-splitting amusement-park attraction posing as a movie. Go to Full Review Joe Morgenstern Wall Street Journal May 28, 2013
Speed 2 is frantic action, tinny dialogue, perfunctory characterization and tried-and-false plot pilferings. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Dec 9, 2023
2/4
A seriously inferior sequel... Go to Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault Sep 1, 2022
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This is probably as good a time as any to point out that Orson Welles scrounged for budgets all his life, yet studios routinely throw $110 million at crap like "Speed 2." Go to Full Review Stefan Pape Common Sense Media Jul 28, 2022
2/5
This Keanu Reeves-less sequel is masked by its commitment to non-stop action and entertainment, that you're almost distracted from its shortcomings, of which there are many. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad 4 days ago Speed 2 = a *1* star movie See more Mitchell S @Mitchstur Aug 20, 2026 The climax in Incredibles 2 with the hydrofoil is more epic than this movie's entire run time!! See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Jul 27, 2026 Speed 2: Cruise Control is a sequel that struggles to capture the excitement and intensity of the original. As someone who loves Sandra Bullock and her work, I wanted to enjoy this movie more, but it is definitely one of her weaker films. It is not a terrible movie, but it never reaches the level of the blockbuster that came before it. Sandra Bullock delivers a strong performance as always, bringing her charm and energy to the role, while William Dafoe gives a memorable and committed performance as the villain. The biggest issue is the screenplay, especially the decision to move the action from a bus to a cruise ship. While the concept had potential, it never created the same urgency or suspense. The story feels more like a separate action movie rather than a true continuation of the first film. Overall, Speed 2: Cruise Control has some entertaining moments and solid performances, but it misses the impact and excitement that made the original so special. See more RICARDO A @RT00207939 Apr 7, 2026 This Sequel is Unnecessary, Don’t Waste your Time watching this messy sloppy and chaotic disaster! See more Karl S @Rohirim Feb 22, 2026 Much better than most people think. It doesn't do much to better the first movie. But as a standalone movie it's downright fun. See more DAVE F @BLUEY1763 Jan 30, 2026 Not quite as good as the origonalbut still entertaining. I loved the last 30 minutes when the ship was plowing its way through town taking out everything in its path after passengers realized what was happpening all they could say was "SHIT" And the little dog in the guys convertible. He comes out after the ship comes to rest against the clock tower and the anchor falls on his car. I'm so glad the little dog was O.K. See more Read all reviews
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Jan de Bont

Director

Sandra Bullock

Annie

Jason Patric

Officer Alex Shaw

Willem Dafoe

John Geiger

Temuera Morrison

Juliano

Brian McCardie

Merced

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Synopsis Annie is looking forward to a Caribbean cruise with her cop boyfriend, Alex, who purchased the tickets to make up for lying about working on the SWAT team. Their trip turns dangerous, however, when an explosion disables the ship's communication system, and it becomes clear that the vessel is under someone else's control. Alex and Annie must fight for survival as they discover that John Geiger, a crazed passenger, is behind the chaos.
Director
Jan de Bont
Producer
Michael Peyser, Jan de Bont, Steve Perry
Screenwriter
Jeff Nathanson, Randall McCormick
Production Co
Blue Tulip, Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$48.1M
Runtime
2h 5m
Sound Mix
Surround
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