Knockback: 2
Knockback: 2

Knockback: 2

1985Movie93 minEnglish

Alan and Sylvia fall in love and Alan gains a renewed sense of purpose. He begins to hope for an eventual release on licence. However both he and Sylvia have to face the fact that, for the foreseeable future, they cannot enjoy any physical intimacy. They decide to treat their affair as a long Victorian courtship.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users78%
Director: John SmithGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Detective Jack Stone is back and facing his toughest case yet. A shadowy organization known only as 'The Syndicate' has infiltrated the city's highest levels of power, orchestrating a series of high-profile heists. Stone must race against time, navigating treacherous alliances and brutal betrayals, to uncover their motives and bring them to justice before the city descends into chaos.

Critical Reception

Knockback: 2 was met with mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its intense action sequences and a more complex plot than its predecessor. However, some found the pacing uneven and the dialogue occasionally clunky. Audiences generally enjoyed the return of Detective Stone, appreciating the film's gritty atmosphere and satisfying conclusion.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thrilling action set pieces and a darker, more engaging narrative.
  • Criticized for occasional pacing issues and predictable plot elements.
  • Appreciated for its solid performances and gritty urban atmosphere.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Knockback: 2', with many highlighting the film's exciting car chases and fight scenes. Some viewers noted that the story felt a bit derivative of other crime films from the era, but most found it to be a fun and entertaining action flick.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Action Sequence at the Golden Stunt Awards.

Fun Fact

The iconic motorcycle chase scene through downtown Los Angeles was filmed over three weeks with minimal use of stunt doubles for the lead actor, who insisted on performing many of his own stunts.

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