48 ساعة

I was not expecting to enjoy 48 Hours as much as I did. It is hugely enjoyable, and has fun chemistry and no wasted scene. In fact it is for me one of the best buddy cop thrillers ever made. Eddie Murphy gives a heck of a debut in this film, all smoothness, charm and wisecracks, and this is one of his best films and roles along with Beverly Hills Cop and Trading Places. He is perfectly paired with Nick Nolte, who is also every bit as good as the rough, gruff straight man. The story is fun and doesn't fall into the trap of being predictable, and has many great scenes especially Murphy's taming of a redneck bar. The script is witty and funny, while the direction is solid and the film has some very beautifully orchestrated action sequences, shoot-ups and chases. In conclusion, 48 Hours is great fun and worth watching for the two leads, especially Murphy who gives one of his best performances by far here. 10/10 Bethany Cox

It's the chemistry between Nolte and Murphy that makes this work, plus the fact that both men really attempt to 'get into the skin' of their character, something mostly ignored in other examples of this genre. Director Hill knows he's got a great team in front of the camera, and all that remains is for him to incorporate some spectacular action sequences around them. This he does competently. That one-two punch is what gives the movie its fireworks. The banter and situations concerning the characters are also gleefully un-PC. It'd be interesting to see what a studio and director would make of the same premise in these 'enlightened' times. Murphy's comic stage persona is less restrained here than it would be in later films, and the results are often shamefully funny. Don't expect Shakespeare, there's far too much cursing and other unsavoury shenanigans going on for that; do expect a pacy and entertaining early example of the 'buddy thriller'.

Violent criminal Ganz escapes from prison, and is looking for a money stash. He leaves a trail of dead people. Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) survives the shootout. He grabs Ganz acquaintance Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy) from prison for 48 hours leave to help track down the killer. This is gritty rough movie from Walter Hill. The language is rough. It's not simply swearing. It is viciously vile. Nick Nolte calls Eddie Murphy a lot of racist language without batting an eye. The people are all good and proper low lifes. Even the gun shoots sound meaner. This movie runs on the combustible chemistry between Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy. Eddie Murphy has a bit of fun once in awhile, and Nolte is at his growling best. This is also notable for Eddie Murphy's movie debut.