Sweeney 2

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Year:	1978
Country of origin:	UK
Director:	Tom Clegg
Genre:	Flying Squad spin-off
Starring:	John Thaw, Dennis Waterman
Rating:	3/5
IMDB link:	http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078351/
Tagline:	They're back - tougher than ever!
Favourite line:	"It's a combination of nerves and smoking too much - I get this hard-on like a milk-bottle."

The second movie outing for everyone's favourite rough diamonds, Regan and Carter.

When a team of well-trained villains commit a string of bank robberies, only the hard drinking, womanising men of The Flying Squad have any chance of catching them and stopping the crime spree.

And it's a hit and miss affair.
Whilst the nostalgic shots of London are always a treat, and the dizzying array of classic cars never fails to please, the plotline here is confused and unfocused, with far too much time spent behind the scenes, following Regan and Carter's antics away from the Force.
The calibre of actor on show is impressive, with several notable cameo's from top British talent, not least Nigel Hawthorne and, of course, Thaw and Waterman are always worth a watch.
Whilst this would be the last of the Sweeney spin-off movies, I'd say it's only recommended to die hard fans as the cripplingly slow pace will put others well and truly off.
Average, then.