Paul Walker and Tyrese Gibson join forces to take down a self-important drug dealer in south Florida. Having relocated to the Miami vicinity and no longer working as an undercover operative, Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) finds himself pressured by law enforcement to collaborate with a US Customs agent (Eva Mendes) in order to apprehend this smug criminal mastermind. To help achieve this goal, he reconnects with a former street-racing companion (Tyrese Gibson), who is desperately seeking a chance to turn his life around. Paul Walker stands out as the only familiar face from the earlier films; the remaining cast members wouldn't reappear until "Fast & Furious" in 2009. I actually prefer how this sequel begins compared to the original film. Director John Singleton seems to have a knack for filming women, at least during the initial portion of the movie—roughly the first forty minutes—and I also appreciate the variety among the actors, including Ludacris as Tej, Devon Aoki in the role of Suki, and James Remar as a key agent. While Gibson performs well here, he can’t quite match Vin Diesel's presence. About halfway through, however, my interest began to wane somewhat. Despite that, “2 Fast 2 Furious” proves to be an enjoyable action thriller centered on car racing; it feels like a combination of the first movie (released in 2001) and "Licence to Kill" (from 1989). The film’s runtime is 1 hour and 47 minutes, and filming took place in the Miami area. GRADE: B-

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