The latest in our series of writers sticking up for maligned movies is a defense of the Sandra Bullock-starring action sequel
When Jan de Bont’s Speed 2: Cruise Control was released in 1997, there were only two American critics who gave it positive reviews: Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. The film’s reputation has not improved since then and, in 2010, Empire magazine included it on its list of 50 worst movies ever, alongside the likes of Ed Wood’s Plan 9 From Outer Space and Tommy Wiseau’s The Room. Siskel and Ebert aside, it seems, everyone hates Speed 2. But Siskel and Ebert were right.
Related: Hear me out: why 1941 isn't a bad movie...
When Jan de Bont’s Speed 2: Cruise Control was released in 1997, there were only two American critics who gave it positive reviews: Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. The film’s reputation has not improved since then and, in 2010, Empire magazine included it on its list of 50 worst movies ever, alongside the likes of Ed Wood’s Plan 9 From Outer Space and Tommy Wiseau’s The Room. Siskel and Ebert aside, it seems, everyone hates Speed 2. But Siskel and Ebert were right.
Related: Hear me out: why 1941 isn't a bad movie...
- 3/26/2021
- by Scott Jordan Harris
- The Guardian - Film News
Similar News
Steven Spielberg's Biggest Minority Report Inspiration Had Nothing To Do With Sci-Fi
- 5/12/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Only Daniel Day-Lewis Movie That Has A Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score
- 5/12/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
What The Harshest Critics Had To Say About 1954's Godzilla
- 5/10/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Streaming Spotlight: the films of Roger Corman by Jennie Kermode
- 5/12/2024
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Roger Corman, Independent Film Legend, Dead at 98
- 5/12/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
“I won’t do it if you don’t”: Keanu Reeves Made a Pact With His Late Best Friend to Make a Risky Movie That River Phoenix’s Manager Was Set Dead Against
- 5/11/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Chris Farley | Paul Walter Hauser to play comedian in biopic
- 4/15/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The Best Adult Swim April Fools’ Moments
- 4/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Joel Coen reviews his brother Ethan’s latest film, Drive-Away Dolls
- 2/29/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.