A film with not much depth except of course that of the subway, but the action is interesting in itself, and the number of stunt-men and stunt-women is there to prove it. A bureaucrat is at the head of the New York Transport Police Department (NYTPD for short and cop for even shorter) and for him there is only one thing that counts: the money train that gathers the inflowing money of the subway and takes it to the proper safe somewhere well protected. For him all human beings, his employees, those of the subway system and the passengers who probably are nothing but silent users, at least for him, are pawns on some draughts board, a game that some call checkers. In other words he is a pecuniary financial criminal if not assassin but he has his title and pedigree on his side: he is a gangster in an official authority job: he can have a kid killed if he decides so.The couple of cops that gets extended to a triad shortly after the beginning with a woman are just tense and living on the brink of a nervous breakdown all the time. One is black and cool, but over protective towards the other one he calls his brother and is white. That white man is addicted to cards and he is a great loser and like all losers he is addicted to losing in the name of the absolutely unproved fact that he may win one day. Read my lips and follow my eyes. You can see the social trashcan over there? That's where gamblers always end, except if they cheat and as long as they are not exposed.They have the tendency to always share and yet bitch about everything they share and they love each other so strong that they can break up and yet the black man will run after the white man (who is a psychic boy) within seconds after he knows his white brother is in danger or in jeopardy. And the girl will just do the same at the end and save the day.Out of frustration white boy decides to rob the money train of mister bureaucratic money-obsessed boss and he succeeds of course. But black boy comes running after him to prevent him from stealing the money. They will manage properly; the rest is for you to discover. But there is no surprise, nearly no surprise, well not too many surprises.Enjoy the action even if the film is as light as a leaf in the Fall, as for content. Typical of that easy going President they had in the USA then in 1995. Just forget about your PTSS and enjoy the sunshine on the beach.Dr Jacques COULARDEAU

This movie is mediocre at best.. My biggest point here is that it seems like they were trying to "cash in" on the Lethal Weapon format, buddy cop, white guy / black guy, straight shooter, crazy guy.. Plot is paper thin and seems like a total rip off of the success of this format that worked almost 10 years prior. Just a thought.. They also seem to have tried to opt for the same soundtrack feel. It actually took me a minute to realize that it really is Jennifer Lopez in the movie. I recognized her voice immediately but she looks so much different than she does now or in movies that followed this one. AMC has it as part of "the new classics" but I have to disagree. Think there are plenty of other films that would be much better suited for this category. Overall its not unwatchable but, not really sold on watching it again..

In this widely anticipated sequel to the original, our favorite multicolored crime fighting duo returns, in "White Men Can't Jump Two: The Great Train Robbery". In this adventure, our heroes must use their basketball and police skills to defeat an evil New York City train conductor with mob ties. Billy decides to dump Gloria for a chance with her much more attractive cousin, Jennifer Lopez, but Sidney is after her too. The two end up settling the dispute with a game of one on one, and Sidney wins (surprise!). As the winner, Sidney gets to have sex with Jennifer Lopez, while Billy is beaten senseless by mobsters. Billy feels betrayed by his brother from another mother, leading him on a drinking binge that leaves him incapable of performing his police duties during a subway arsonist attack. Unfortunately, Jennifer Lopez is consumed in the fiery blaze. Sidney blames Billy for the tragedy, and fisticuffs ensue. Sidney's legs are badly injured in the brawl, rendering him incapable of dunking. Our heroes forgive each other and reunite to play an epic game of two on two (NBA JAM style) against the arsonist and the train conductor. The contest is intense and physical. The arsonist catches fire from the perimeter, raining down fiery threes. With Sidney's weakened legs and Billy's whiteness, our heroes must rely on their shooting skills to stay competitive. The bad guys are ruthless with their dirty play, and Sidney and the arsonist end up fighting to the death. The arsonist soaks Sidney with gasoline and is about to throw his lighter at him, but Sidney lights him on fire with a magic fire stick then hits him with a train. Sidney then roundhouse kicks him through a plate glass window for good measure. The arsonist dies, but Sidney is issued a flagrant II for excessive contact to the head/neck with a train, and ejected from the game. In the end, its Billy vs the mob conductor, one on one. Billy dunks over the conductor to seal the victory, proving once and for all again, that white men really can jump. Then the mob conductor is brought to justice, and our heroes make away with millions in mob cash.

If you are seeking an exciting, dramatic movie, with everything, including the kitchen sink thrown in, you've found it. This story revolves around a special transit vehicle called the " Money Train. " The armored subway car itself belong to the New York Transit authority and is overseen by Police Chief Donald Paterson (Robert Blake). Although there are many policemen assigned to the Train units, or subway, only two are causing Paterson to become annoyed with their behavior. Officer John and his partner Charlie (Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson) are two disgruntled police officers who have discovered their chief cares more about his train and its on-time schedule, than for the public safety. With their careers all but finished, the two cops plan to rob the train. Both have reasons, but is further complicated when the two half-brothers began squabbling over their beautiful new partner Officer Grace Santiago (Jennifer Lopez). While the two brothers bicker and complain, serious problems like, muggings, pick-pockets and a pyromaniac called 'The Torch" (Chris Cooper) is causing major concerns. The movie is dosed liberally with fists fights, speed chases and explosions of the third kind, enough to called this movie dramatically exciting. Woody Harrelson gives a special tour De force but is equally confronted by Robert Blake's movie presence. This film is guaranteed to produce excitement and an adrenaline rush as audiences are subjected to the glorious trills of a run-away-train. Excellent viewing. ****