This movie does not take it self too serious and that helps it in my opinion.
Better than the first movie, this one is a fun action movie to watch in a afternoon.
The plot is quick and sets the stage rather simple. Besides the action, it has some funny bits.
“It's cold as a motherfucker out there”
Man, I love me some Michael Jai White! ... and Russian prisons ... And cheese! Scott Adkins is a beast!
meh... I kept thinking at different points during the movie, "I think I've seen this one..." which just goes to prove how totally UNmemorable this is. I will give it kudos for the fight choreography, however; there were some pretty awesome fight scenes in this one, and the finale between MJW and SA was definitely worth seeing. I'd call this one worth a watch on some evening when you've got 90 minutes to kill... It also helps if you've had a really sucky day at work and you come home wound tight as a drum. LOL
Shout by Max RennVIP 3BlockedParent2022-11-19T10:48:39Z
Better than the first movie.
Fights, drama and humour are well balanced in this sequel compared to the original in which there was few action and more drama.
Plot is more articulated and original, thanks to the setting too (the russian prison is way more interesting than the generic US prison of the first film)
Characters are way better, more interesting and charismatic. Maybe Chambers is portrayed too much as a good guy in this sequel, and the morality is less blurred and more defined, with Chambers as the innocent victim who fights for a good cause and Bokya and the russian mob as the evil guys. Also the ending is too sentimental for an action film.
Some memorable scenes, like the one with Chambers outside in the snow.
Fights are great with good choreographies and direction. The only flaw is the shortness of the final fight, i would have preferred a longer and suspanseful duel.