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31 out of 49 people found the following review useful: It's as bad as it sounds., 6 March 2009 Author: scott_o_souden from United Kingdom
Despite a few Dick Van Dyke cockney accents and one or two unintentional comedy moments, the first green street was a generally enjoyable film. Green street 2 on the other hand was just plain awful, for starters the whole film is set in what seems to be an American prison, this combined with acting that made the original look like Shakespeare I found myself wondering why I was still watching. The director tries to make up for this pathetic attempt at a plot with lots of mindless and pointless violence, don't get me wrong I'm certainly not oppose to a good punch up, this was mainly why I enjoyed the original there were some fantastic fight scenes that basically made the film, but no amount of hooligan action could save this tripe. I'm sure like me many will watch this because of the original, and I'm sure like me they will be left shaking their heads right up until the pointless football match finale.
6 out of 9 people found the following review useful: Repellent, brain-numbing bilge, 24 April 2009 Author: davideo-2 from United Kingdom
STAR RATING: ***** Saturday Night **** Friday Night *** Friday Morning ** Sunday Night * Monday Morning Following a 'can't back down' confrontation with his rival Millwall supporters, Dave (Ross McCall) and his gang are transferred to a tougher prison with a harsher regime, where they are pitted against the brutal Big Marc (Graham McTavish) and his blood thirsty section of the Millwall firm who are determined to make their lives hell.I'm not going to start blaming Green Street 2 for problems in society, and am the most liberal minded when it comes to censorship, but this soulless straight to DVD sequel to the only average cinematic film is as base as it can get, with the minimal, simplistic story revolving around twisted thugs dishing out sickening, blood soaked hand to hand violence to each other. Since each side is as morally and humanistically dead as each other, it's tough to really see either side coming off as the good guys in the tacked on 'happy' ending that feels as flat and insincere as the plot has been so far up in the film.Another objection is the lack of conviction. It's supposedly set in a tough English prison, yet the inside and (especially) the outside resemble more of an American one, making it pretty obvious it was filmed for a yank audience, along with the actors putting on unconvincing London accents when they're really Scottish, northern or even American themselves. As the lead star, McCall carries things along with enough (fake) cockney charm whilst getting convincing (given the nature of the film) support from Luke Massy and Nick Holender and McTavish certainly has presence as the villain, but the material is so weak none of them can shine. One fun thing you can do is play Spot the Character Actor, including 'Digital Man' Matthias Hues in literally a walk on part and even Bennett (from Commando) himself Vernon Wells (now really fat) as the prison governor, but the overall feeling you're left with is why the studios keep making these meaningless, cheap looking straight to DVD sequels in the first place and what drives anyone to want to watch them. *
12 out of 21 people found the following review useful: Terrible film, 11 April 2009 Author: pmahon08 from United Kingdom
Where to begin, this is wrong wrong wrong. I'm not sure i can put in words how bad this film is. Firstly the setting, this film is filmed entirely on location in the city of Whittier, CA USA. However since the subject matter is related to 2 London, England football clubs. West Ham and Millwall. The setting and scenes take away from the points of the movie. The violence appears at times to be violent for violence sake. The plot line is unrealistic, especially the scenes relating to the football game. Overall a complete shambles and disappointment. I assume this straight to DVD film is made for an American audience. However i feel if someone wants to watch a football in prison film, may i suggest Mean Machine with Vinnie Jones which looks Oscar winning compared to this awful awful film. A great way to fleece the public in a credit crunch, riding on the back of its more watchable and enjoyable prequel. Avoid at all costs!!!!!!!!
13 out of 24 people found the following review useful: Don't Value Life? Watch This Garbage, 2 April 2009 Author: Dinkin Donut from United Kingdom
I highly recommend anyone who doesn't value their own life to watch this awful garbage. Just 15 minutes of this movie(and i dislike using the word) for this tripe will make you appreciate much more interesting things to do like watching paint dry, or letting the wife make you decorate! Seriously the setting was wrong, it was filmed in an American juvenile prison or something and the whole feeling and atmosphere to the fillm was thrown out and just seemed insincere. Despite a couple of good solid performances by a couple of the cast, acting and scripting on the whole was very poor, and i feel sorry for the actors who tried to save the film with their actual talent because it just isn't enough.All in all as a fan of the original green street and all movies of this genre this really is one piece of crap to avoid!
2 out of 3 people found the following review useful: A straight verdict, 4 August 2009 Author: (stuartnicol1) from United Kingdom
Lets get one thing straight. This film does not deserve the scrutiny that it has undergone from many people.I feel the main problem is the name, Green Street 2. If this film were not a 2nd Green Street i feel the reviews would be more positive. The storyline is not bad and i actually quite approve of it. The characters are very approachable and although it is a bit disappointing that only one Green Street original is in it, you find your self feeling pity on some and hating the guts of others. The violence is in abundance but i don't actually feel it is too much. Yes it makes you cringe but film such as SAW contain much more gore than this film.In summary its not a great film, lets clear that up, but it is equally not as bad as people suggest. An acceptable film that offers nothing special but is not at all badly made. 6/10
5 out of 9 people found the following review useful: legacy destroyed, 5 March 2009 Author: speedy006 from Slovenia
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This movie has almost nothing in common with first one, which was in my opinion brilliant. Whole story is about people in jail with complexes and anger. They are arguing for nothing. There is almost no story, no message, this movie should go directly to DVD. I was expecting a lot, but the movie left me more than disappointed. To be honest with you, this movie isn't even worth watching. And, as I said before it has almost nothing in common with first part. Graham McTavish should stick to roles similar to that one in John Rambo. Other actors are also disappointing, the only one which is a bit better is Timothy V. Murphy, but just because his good Russian accent. I wonder who wrote this scenario. He should be fired. Camera isn't that bad, but not good also. But the main part that is missing is definitely storyline. How could people in jail sort out their conflicts just by playing football. This is like game simon said. To be honest with you this movie isn't even worth watching. Instead go for a walk in nature, you will use your free time better.
14 out of 27 people found the following review useful: Clean the car or reduce the ironing., 23 March 2009 Author: Adam Peck from United Kingdom
Well hand on heart this could be the worst film i have ever witnessed. Let's be straight here. 1 - I am an avid lover of football. 2 - I'm not prudish and a nor am i disgusted at a set to do on match day. Violence doesn't turn my stomach at all.Yet this film is truly disgraceful, there are much 'worse' scenes than its predecessor but the plot & acting beggars belief. My missus loved the original to the point of watching it over and over again. I think she was as shocked as i was just how farcical this was. I had wondered how i'd missed this on the big screen, maybe it was DVD release only but only learnt of it yesterday so i hurriedly made my way to our nearest store with a little bit of excitement if i may say so. We did rather well to sit through this to its conclusion and if my Sky HD box wasn't faulty (to be serviced tomorrow am) it would have gone off at the most 25 minutes in. Save your money. Absolutely abysmal.So to conclude a 3/10 is actually rather higher than it merits. I gave it a more credible rating due to some fair graphic fisticuffs etc. Otherwise a 1/10 would have more suitable.
0 out of 1 people found the following review useful: The badest sequel I saw, 29 October 2009 Author: srjgpctmfd1 from Germany
"Hooligans" was a great film so I was happy to see the sequel, but after 30minutes I had to stop the movie. It was too bad. The storyline is boring and every 5 minutes there are fights between the prisoners. In the hole film there is quiet nothing about football (American:soccer). The hole film is in the typical American style and not in the British-football-style like it should. And why is it in the prison so hot and dusty? In Britain there it isn't that hot and not dusty. And if it plays in America: Why are there about 20 British football fans?? All in all it's a boring unnecessary sequel. i would prefer to go to a football game instead of watching this film=)
0 out of 1 people found the following review useful: No research, 11 September 2009 Author: h-axberg from Sweden
The film is not set in London. Not even England. What does this has to do with Millwall and West Ham?Doesn't feel like there's been any research. The director seems not to have attended a football game ever. Or perhaps didn't even care. Just borrowed the title.This is more like an American prison-gangster movie.If you watched the Green Street Hooligans, you will find out this "sequell" has no connection to it.There isn't any football-feeling in this if yore looking for a supporter- movie.
0 out of 1 people found the following review useful: Hmm :/, 24 August 2009 Author: Tegan Lawrence from Canada
I love Green Street Hooligans... just not the sequel. Took a major down slide that couldn't possibly compete with the first. Was actually quite disappointed with the outcome of this one. I guess one of the main reasons was because the ending was shocking. But I wasn't surprised. Millwall firm vs West Ham firm, playing a game of football, for a ticket out of jail, to try and solve the prison overcrowding problem. Of course, West Ham wins, they are released, and are reunited with their families. Aww. Im sure anyone who has seen both movies can agree, the ending on this one had NO COMPARISON to the first. No shock factor, nothing. Green Street just isn't the same without Pete Dunham!
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