Animal 2
Animal 2

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Animal 2

2007
Movie
93 min
English

Now serving a life sentence for murder, James "Animal" Allen returns to fighting for cash in order to help his troubled son on the outside. However, with his newfound fame as a fighter, Animal uncovers a jailhouse conspiracy that threatens to cause racial tensions to explode.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: David HacklGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Two years after a violent altercation, Detective Fairbanks is released from prison and seeks revenge on the corrupt police officers who framed him. He teams up with an unlikely ally, Marvin, to bring down the crooked cops. As Fairbanks gets closer to his targets, he uncovers a deeper conspiracy within the force.

Critical Reception

Animal 2 received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was often criticized for its predictable plot, excessive violence, and weak performances. The film failed to capture the attention of mainstream audiences and is generally considered a low-budget, direct-to-video release.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critically panned for its derivative plot and gratuitous violence.

  • Performances were widely seen as uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

  • Lacks the narrative coherence and compelling action to stand out in its genre.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent due to limited release and general lack of interest, but available comments often echo critical sentiment regarding the film's low production values and unengaging story.

Fun Fact

The film is a standalone sequel to the 2005 film 'Animal', though it features a different cast and storyline, with only the title connecting them.

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