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Taxi 2
2000 82 min France 12+
★7.0
Action, Comedy, Adventure, Crime
Director: Gérard Krawczyk
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Description
A cabdriver and a cop race to Paris to rescue a love interest and the Japanese minister of defense from kidnappers.
Budget:
$10.5M
US Gross:
$626,164
Worldwide:
$64.43M
Starring
Samy Naceri
Actor
Frédéric Diefenthal
Actor
Emma Wiklund
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Taxi 2 is widely considered a rare successful sequel that elevates the original film by expanding its scale and refining its comedic tone. While some critics argue it shifts too far toward parody, most audiences praise the returning cast and the high-octane blend of action and humor.
| Acting | Samy Naceri and Frédéric Diefenthal display an effortless chemistry that anchors the franchise's humor. | |
| Acting | Bernard Farcy's portrayal of Commissioner Gibert is a comedic highlight, contributing significantly to the film's iconic status. | |
| Cinematography | The high-speed car chases featuring the iconic Peugeot 406 remain a thrilling and essential highlight for viewers. | |
| Humor | The humor is consistently praised for its sharp delivery and self-irony, though some viewers feel it drifts into excessive absurdity compared to the first film. | |
| Screenplay | The plot serves as a functional framework for the stunts, though opinions are divided on whether this 'grafted' narrative is a lighthearted success or a weaker, less grounded story than the original. |