Ferry 2

As "Ferry 2" (2024 release from the Netherlands, Ferry, now living in Costa Del Sol as "Andre", gets contacted by his niece (the daughter of Ferry's sister), who is in trouble for a drug deal gone bad. Reluctantly Ferry comes back to Holland... At this point we are 10 minutes into the movie.

Couple of comments: you may recall that the character of "Ferry" was part of the Flemish TV series "Undercover" (3 seasons over 2019-2022). In fact, "Ferry" became so popular that he got a prequel movie out of it called "Ferry (2021), and then his own mini-series called, wait for it: "Ferry The Series" (2022). It was all OK, and a fair amount of people enjoyed it (including myself). Two more years later comes yet another movie starring Ferry (Dutch actor Frank Lammers), and the question is... why? There is nothing new under the sun, the XTC story line(s) are rehashed yet once again. And there are no surprises of any kind, none. In the end, this is like the most predictable of comfort foods: you kinda enjoy it while you are watching it, but it all feels rather empty-handed at the end of it. Listen, Ferry had a good run, but this latest sequel really wasn't needed.

"Ferry 2" (I guess the film makers were so empty of new ideas, they really couldn't even come up with a snappier title than this?) is now streaking on Netflix. If you are a fan of the original "Undercover" TV series, or of the "Ferry" character in particular, I'd suggest you check this out, with lowered expectations, and draw your own conclusion.

I must say i had high hopes but Ferry 2 is an uninspired, poorly executed sequel that tarnishes the legacy of its predecessor. The plot is shallow and aimless, riddled with clichés and devoid of emotional impact. Even Frank Lammers can't save the lifeless script or bring depth to the hollow characters.

The action lacks energy, the pacing drags, and the once-gritty tone feels sanitized and generic. This sequel offers nothing new, only recycling tired tropes in a half-hearted attempt to cash in on the original's success.

A lazy, forgettable mess - Ferry 2 is a sequel that should never have been made.

Obviously you go in to see Ferry Bouman yet this time around it is actor Jonas Smulders that carries the movie. Where the first film was a great movie, Ferry 2 falls somewhat short. The story isn't the most interesting but manages to be entertaining enough. Bouman feels a bit old in the film, his main rival however does a wonderful job. The characters in general besides Bouman and the rival feel somewhat empty, they could have done more to make the viewer connect with them. It's a pitty really as again the first movie had it all. Then it does leave some space open for a third, which if being made we would all surely hope would do a better job than Ferry 2.

The film Ferry 2 fails to capture the charm and strength that made the Undercover series and the first Ferry movie so beloved. The storyline feels completely disconnected, with little to no relation to the original plot. What remains is an overused concept that comes across as forced rather than innovative.

One of the film's major weaknesses is its casting. The younger actors, particularly Aiko Beemsterboer, deliver performances that are unconvincing and shallow, making every scene she's in feel artificial. Similarly, Jonas Smulders, who plays the rival mob boss, is a poor casting choice. His character lacks the intensity and menace expected of a crime boss, leaving no lasting impression.

The script and direction also fall short. The final scenes are so implausible that they feel entirely out of place within the story. While the previous installments maintained a certain level of realism and suspense, Ferry 2 comes across as a failed attempt to keep the franchise alive.

Overall, Ferry 2 is a letdown. Fans of the series and the first film will likely find this sequel disappointing and disjointed. Sometimes, it's better to end a story on a high note rather than milk it dry and lose what made it special in the first place.

I enjoyed the series and the first movie. I started watching this and knew within 7 minutes that this was going to be a disappointment. Boy I was not wrong.

1. Niece-having a niece fine. Having someone around that only serves as plot armor in providing stupidity to keep the story going...not good. Remember the Las Vegas zombie movie where Dave Bautisa daughter got everyone killed? Yes, this niece is the same and for some stupid reason she is a primary focus.

2. Random characters, no consistent plotline, dumb Hallmark moments that does nothing to propel the story and horrendous score/music being played during all action scenes tells you about everything you need to know.