Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Infamousta brilliant actors, brilliant editing

TrueHello Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

Bob This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

alexanderdavies-99382 It is no surprise that a sequel to the masterpiece "The French Connection" was commissioned. After all, the 1971 film helped to define a much more realistic kind of Hollywood movie and is in a league of its own. Gene Hackman brought so much depth to the tough cop, Popeye Doyle. In the hands of a lesser actor, the character would have become one-dimensional. Released in 1975, "French Connection 2," is actually very good on its own terms. Naturally, Gene Hackman was brought back and so was Fernando Rey as the drug dealer who eluded capture in the previous film. Aside from actor Ed Lauter, every cast member in this sequel is French apart from Hackman. It made sense to have this 1975 film, seeing as there were a few loose ends from before. Being set and filmed in Marseilles, we see a more vulnerable side to Popeye Doyle. He doesn't know any area of France, he has never been to that particular country before, so his being on alien territory makes him a target in more ways than one. There are some good action scenes which keep the viewer interested but the film suffers from overlength. If the running time had been trimmed by about 15 minutes, then the narrative would have been stronger. This is no fault of the director, John Frankenheimer. He certainly deserves more recognition as he made some very good films. The drug addiction reference makes for rather uncomfortable viewing as we see first hand, Doyle's graphic and disturbing withdrawal symptoms. I can understand why this was included in "French Connection 2," as Fernando Rey is determined to rid himself of this cop who has been a thorn in his side from day 1. He will employ any means necessary to rid himself of his adversary. However, the drug addiction took up too much screen time. Regardless, it is testament to how tough Doyle is as his fighting spirit is still there. Surviving his ordeal, only makes him that more determined to catch his man. The French police with whom Doyle works, view him with a certain degree of suspicion and concern. After all, Doyle's reputation precedes him....... There isn't so much of the humour or camaraderie that is so evident in the previous film but one scene that is quite droll is as follows: when Gene Hackman goes to a bar and he can't make himself understood very well as his French is limited and the barmans English is even worse! Then after a few drinks together, they merrily walk the streets of Marseilles after the bar is closed. That was a good scene. This isn't a classic but worth viewing all the same. There were plans by "20th Century Fox" to produce a third "French Connection" film with Gene Hackman being paired with Richard Pryor as his new partner. It was scheduled for production for about 1979. That sounds interesting, a shame it didn't bear fruition.

hecraig-36320 Only 2 sequels were any good in the 70's. The Godfather and The French Connection. French Connection 2 may have bombed at the box office but it's an absolute gem. Hackman is awesome. The scene where he burns down the drug house where he was held captive and turned into an addict is as satisfying as any cinematic experience I've ever had. The ending is perfect, too. As great as the first French Connection was - this one holds up better over time. Although the first one had Roy Scheider - another great actor who was the original pick to star in Apocalypse Now but had agreed to act in Jaws 2 - a stinker. Also checkout Scarecrow with Al Pacino and Hackman. Another one that few people saw but it's powerful as hell. That may have been Hackman's best performance ever - and Pacino was great, too.

Anthony Iessi Lightening didn't strike twice for this series, and sadly, it shouldn't have to begin with. The French Connection was a great film, that didn't leave room for a sequel, no matter how open ended the ending was. Part of the charm of the first film, was to know that Frog One disappeared, and the case was closed. It was over. But you couldn't tell that to Hollywood executives, as well as the massive success of the Godfather series. But not all Oscar winners deserve to be given sequels. French Connection II is limp and boring compared to it's original. I must give note to some great ideas it had to offer, though. Having a narcotics dealer, namely Popeye, be addicted to heroin in this film is wildly inspired. That was the best thing about the film. Popeye gets doped, against his will. But I can't help but know for certain, that a greater director (William Friedkin) would've visually presented it in a more fascinating way. The cinematography is poor, and that's one of the many things that hinders this one. Gene Hackman is as good as ever, sadly. It's a movie you wished was better, and yet, it never had the right to be.

TheLittleSongbird The French Connection is a superb cop flick, that manages to be both sharp and gritty. French Connection II is not only a worthy sequel, it is a fine if slightly inferior one too. While it does have an initially slow set up, when the film gets going it is every bit as exciting as the original. The film does look great with a visual style that is a little grittier but in keeping with its predecessor. Don Ellis's music adds to the atmosphere and style, the story is enough to draw you enough with an interesting plot point with Doyle and a disturbing sequence involving his withdrawal after being forcibly addicted and there is a cracking script and great direction. Gene Hackman is also brilliant with his acting in the cold turkey scenes among the best he has ever done, and while the ending is abrupt in a way due to its sharpness and thoughtfulness this abruptness works. Overall, a fine sequel and perfect to go with a superb first film. 8/10 Bethany Cox