Burning 2
Short description
Roy Gundersen is determined to leave his dangerous past behind after spending two years in prison for illegal street racing. Working at a gas station to become a better role model for his daughter, Nina, he initially rejects a challenge from former rivals to compete in a winter race from Norway to Murmansk. However, Roy changes his mind and returns to his Ford Mustang when he discovers that Nina intends to enter the competition with her boyfriend.
Directed by Hallvard Bræin, this action-comedy is the second film in a series, following Burning and preceding Asphalt Burning and Gold Run. The movie features Anders Baasmo Christiansen in the lead role, supported by a cast including Ida Husøy, Jonas Hoff Oftebro, Sven Nordin, Otto Jespersen, and Vegar Hoel. Produced by Filmkameratene in Norway, the film has a runtime of 98 minutes.
The production earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed but generally positive, with a rating of 5.9/10 on IMDb based on 3,000 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.3/10 on TMDB from 65 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- Norwegian critics called the film "a story about people who got tired of a high standard of living and social guarantees and went in search of thrills."
- The film was subjected to harsh criticism from Norwegian feminists for "the lack of strong, independent women in the picture."
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