Pusher II: With Blood on My Hands (2004)

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• Gordon A

  
  Gritty urban drug drama with a finely judged performance from Mikkelson balancing his character's aggressive front and deep seated insecurities - you end up empathising with him despite his repellent actions.

• Reid V

  
  I always cite this film when people say that sequels are never as good as the original. Refn, in serious debt at the time, creating sequels that not only took these films in a new direction, but gave them a heart. This film is equal parts aggressive, intense, heartbreaking, and… More
  I always cite this film when people say that sequels are never as good as the original. Refn, in serious debt at the time, creating sequels that not only took these films in a new direction, but gave them a heart. This film is equal parts aggressive, intense, heartbreaking, and thoughtful. It is a great film.

• xGary X

  
  Pusher 2 takes up the story of seedy urban crime in Copenhagen with Frank's best friend Tonny who is released from jail with no idea what to do with his life and finding himself a father. Tonny is like a poor white trash version of Fredo Corleone; the weak link in the criminal… More
  Pusher 2 takes up the story of seedy urban crime in Copenhagen with Frank's best friend Tonny who is released from jail with no idea what to do with his life and finding himself a father. Tonny is like a poor white trash version of Fredo Corleone; the weak link in the criminal chain. He brags about his sexual prowess and plays with nunchucks while watching porn, but is in fact a rather pathetic, aimless figure who has been made impotent by his incorrigible coke habit. It has the same feel of the original film in its brutal realism, documentary style and lack of humour, but the central figure is realized rather more completely, and although he is emotionally stunted and incapable of taking control of his own life you do have some small amount of sympathy for him when you see the family and environment he has had to grow up with. The supporting characters also provide more drama and insight into his life and most importantly, it has a satisfying conclusion. I look forward to the final act.

• Stella D

  
  the second film in the pusher trilogy follows frank's buddy from the first, played by mads mikkelsen. tonny is a coked up and edgy loser who gets no respect. his efforts to impress his gangster father and deal with his new found baby son are heart wrenching. just as fast… More
  the second film in the pusher trilogy follows frank's buddy from the first, played by mads mikkelsen. tonny is a coked up and edgy loser who gets no respect. his efforts to impress his gangster father and deal with his new found baby son are heart wrenching. just as fast moving and intense as the first film and maybe even better

• El Hombre I

  
  Mads Mikkelsen returns as Tonny, who proves himself to be both more and less than he seemed in Pusher. In the years between the two films, Tonny has grown from a scrawny, energetic kid into a strangely vacant adult, completely lost within his own life. Alone and completely adrift in… More
  Mads Mikkelsen returns as Tonny, who proves himself to be both more and less than he seemed in Pusher. In the years between the two films, Tonny has grown from a scrawny, energetic kid into a strangely vacant adult, completely lost within his own life. Alone and completely adrift in the world while unable to start anything on his own, he's left drifting through the lives of others, waiting for them to throw him a lifeline in the form of a job, question or even an insult. The performance by Mikkelsen is intense, to say the least. Pusher II is less of a sequel to Pusher than it is a companion piece, and Refn returns to the familiar world with the same skill that defined his first film. The director's greatest strength is his ability to offer pulsating tension, even without the presence of a specific threat, or even the promise of violence. <a href="http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj203/goji9000/?action=view&current=pusherii.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj203/goji9000/pusherii.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

• Daniel P

  
  <I>Pusher II</I> is another downbeat, dreary and depressing film depicting the hell on earth that is the criminal underworld of Copenhagen. Unfortunately, unlike <I>Pusher</I>, the story isn't especially gripping or involving and things quickly become… More
  <I>Pusher II</I> is another downbeat, dreary and depressing film depicting the hell on earth that is the criminal underworld of Copenhagen. Unfortunately, unlike <I>Pusher</I>, the story isn't especially gripping or involving and things quickly become monotonous. The first hour in particular is heavy going, despite some good camera-work and honest performances. The last 30 minutes or so kick things into a gear as events start to spiral out of control, but there's no real pay-off. The characters are all completely detestable (the nickname of one is, aptly, Cunt) and the plight of protagonist Tonny (Mads Mikkelsen), recently released from jail discovering he is a father, is completely unsympathetic. Disappointing.

• William G

  
  Similar story to first one, but strong performances carry it.

• Francisco G

  
  Not only is this second instalment better, it's also much more affecting than the first part showing how Refn grew since it. Following Tonny the lowlife is a very gritty experience, you can't help but feel sorry for this pathetic fool but to root for him to make a simple… More
  Not only is this second instalment better, it's also much more affecting than the first part showing how Refn grew since it. Following Tonny the lowlife is a very gritty experience, you can't help but feel sorry for this pathetic fool but to root for him to make a simple smart decision on his life. Things go from bad to worse and Mikkelsen holds the role like a pro, showing masterfully the insecurities, fears and agressivness that the character requires.

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