State Property 2

I recently watched State Property 2 (2005) on Tubi. The storyline continues from the previous film, with "Beans" in jail for drug trafficking. Upon discovering that his crew is losing ground in Philadelphia's drug trade to gangs from New York and Miami, "Beans" forms a new alliance with Freeway to regain control of the streets upon his release, inevitably leading to a war.

Directed by and starring Damon Dash (Paper Soldiers), and featuring Beanie Sigel (Boiler Room), N. O. R. E. (Paid in Full), Roselyn Sánchez (Rush Hour 2), Mariah Carey (Precious), and Freeway (Hustle).

This is one of those movies that feels like it's put together by someone who doesn't create movies...because it is. Despite a solid narration and soundtrack, the movie suffers from disjointed direction. While the jail scenes feel authentic and engaging, the film loses its footing once Damon Dash's character enters the picture. His portrayal comes across as forced and undermines the film's credibility. Mariah Carey's inclusion also feels out of place. Overall, the movie becomes increasingly difficult to watch as it progresses.

In conclusion, State Property 2 has a few redeeming scenes but ultimately fails to deliver as a cohesive film. I would rate it a 4/10 and suggest skipping it.

Whats that song near the ending scenes, were Beans is sat down with Dame in there little mini truce, there's one song-possibly soundtrack- in the back It goes on to the ending credits as well, it was also played when Beans, ABM and Dame n his gang were battling with Nore. I have typed in various songs in Limewire, but i still cant find this particular tune anywhere. Someone must no the ending credit song, with all the Chain gang in it, Freeway, Beans, Young Gunz and possibly Sparks and Oshino. I appreciate anyone who nows of any sites which contain track listing for State Porperty 2 or any other films done by Roc-a-fella.

This movie moves way to fast to keep up with what's going on. It doesn't help either that sometimes it's impossible to understand what the characters are saying. It almost feels like there should be subtitles down the bottom. Basically, as far as I can tell anyway, the story moves from one character to another and shows their involvement in the overall plot. Then at the end it tries to explain itself, but by then the audience is already so lost as to what's going on that it's pretty pointless anyway. It also seemed as if the writers really believed that massive shootouts in the middle of the city still happened every 5 minutes and that no one took any notice as if it was an everyday occurrence. It really seemed as if they believed those scenes to actually be possible in todays world.

Not one that's going to be remembered as great by any stretch of the imagination. There isn't a type of person in existence who would enjoy this film, and that probably includes you so stay away.

Maybe Not a classic but this film is decent.A big step up from the first one better characters,better acting and better funnier scenes but this movie has too many problems.It's Very long,the pacing is strecth out,and the plot just like the first is very confusing but in the end it's not bad for a gangster film.

The film leaves off where Beans The main character from the first film has been sent to jail for lots of reasons and crimes.now he is serving 15 to 30 years in jail.in jail he meets a couple of new characters Free and "El pollo loco" who help him to get out of jail if he decides to join together to become the number one guys in Philly.but the only way is stopping them is Beans' rival Dame who still has a score to settle with Beans and doesn't like the fact that he isn't given a shot to become number one in Philly.so both crews from Beans and Dame go at each by killing each others robbing each other and etc.when Beans comes out of jail he's mad that his crew has been slacking and making him look bad while out of jail him and Dame confront each other and they find out that they were getting played by "El Pollo Loco" in the end Beans and Dame team up to get back at "El Pollo Loco" but Loco finds out that his close friend betrays him just to get money and he sets up the whole thing about Beans and Dame Loco finds out and Kills him in the end and Beans and Dame have ended there beef...For Now.

Now the plot at first is straight forward but just gets lost and confusing at times With too many flashback scenes that have you lost but if you watch it a couple of times you may understand it.The pacing is long and drags.but the reason why is that this movie is a little long so maybe that's the reason.

as for Character development it has stepped up since the first film.You know a lot more about Beans and Dame's characters how they started,how they became drug dealers the thing about Beans and Dame is both are drug dealers but have different personalities Beans' is rough,tough and does it the dirty way.While Dame does it professionally and clean without getting his hands dirty it sucks that this development wasn't shown in the first.

As for the acting it's a mixed bag.there are no stand-out or memorable performances but it's decent.For Beanie Sigel he has step his acting game a little bit and show inspiration and that thugness that makes his role believable.same goes for Damon Dash as he fits in his role and plays his role so smoothly and is having fun with his role.N.O.R.E. does a good job playing the comical "EL Polo Loco" as his character brings the humor into the film and gives an a good performance.Freeway is given yet a Dean-pan role so I can't say much about his performance Omillio Sparks gives the same performance that he gave in the first and isn't as funny as he was in the first film just annoying.as for the rest of the actor the all do a so-so job so good,some bad.

Overall it's a decent movie go watch it if you haven't seen it.

No pun intended - this is a direct sequel to the previous movie. So it does make sense to watch both movies. On the other hand, if you only want to watch one of the two ... well make it this one. It is obvious that it has more money (budget wise) and even the actors do not seem to fall off as much as they did in the first movie.

That being said, some might (rightfully) argue, that the people involved are not really actors. And that is true, because most of them are musicians (rappers). So while they are good doing one thing ... that doesn't mean they can do the other thing too. Still the schemes and the twists do work ... and even the voice over is not as annoying as it was in the first one ... or maybe I just got used to it all.

Whatever the case, you have to suspend your disbelief to actually enjoy watching this ... so be aware of this. Also, I was thinking watching this, that it did not have as much nudity as the first one ... and just as I was thinking it, a scene came up that almost covered up all the nudity the first one had .. no pun intended. Of course as with the first one, there is no real reason for that to exist in the movie/story ... but if that is the only thing that offends you ... well the movie did something right I reckon ...