I thought this one was stronger than the initial offering. It’s got more humor, and there’s considerably more action to be found here.

The plot felt somewhat lacking, and the disagreement between Nolte’s and Murphy's characters didn't make much sense—it wasn't clear why Cates would use the money Reggie had as leverage in his inquiry. The action sequences were decent enough, culminating in an exaggerated shootout with a lot of shattered glass. It serves its purpose as something to pass the time, but it’s not particularly striking or unforgettable. I …

It’s a familiar refrain: “You got framed!”—that’s what people who’ve been arrested often claim. The opening music pretty much sums up the movie; the actors have returned for another go-around. Nolte and Murphy reunite as a police officer and an inmate, navigating a story that feels incredibly uninspired. Walter Hill is in the director's chair again, and thankfully his action sequences are the only thing preventing…