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“Con Air 2: International Flight” is a high-octane, crowd-pleasing masterclass in reviving a classic with both reverence and reckless abandon. The film wisely understands that its greatest asset is Nicolas Cage’s Cameron Poe, now a weary but still dangerously capable family man. The premise is a perfect setup: a simple flight to visit family becomes a claustrophobic, high-tech nightmare when hunter-drones seize control of a military transport. The genius twist is Poe’s estranged daughter, played with sharp wit and formidable skill by Florence Pugh, being the CIA agent escorting the prisoner—the AI terrorist “Ghost,” chillingly portrayed with slippery charisma by Pedro Pascal. This dynamic creates a volatile, emotionally charged core, blending generational friction with lethal synergy.

The action is a deliriously fun blend of old-school brawn and new-school threats. While the enemy is a swarm of autonomous drones, the solution is pure, unadulterated Poe. Forced to ditch fancy tech, he resorts to the brutal, ingenious mayhem that made him a legend, turning the plane’s interior into a chaotic playground of improvised weapons. The film’s crowning achievement is its flawless execution of fan service. The callback to the iconic bunny isn’t a cheap cameo; it’s a brilliantly earned, cathartic moment that serves as both a battle cry and a passing of the torch. When Cage delivers that legendary line, it’s a shot of pure cinematic adrenaline that will have theaters roaring.

Earning a stellar 9/10, “International Flight” is the perfect sequel. It captures the over-the-top spirit, quotable charm, and chaotic heart of the original while injecting a fresh dynamic with its brilliant new cast. It’s a glorious, unapologetic, and immensely fun adrenaline trip that proves some heroes—and some mullets—are forever. Score: 9/10

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