sometimes it good to leave thing alone . whereas the original 48 hour be a well write and act version of the buddy cop film and the sequel be uninspired and draw out version of the first . the audience soon lose interest in the character that they have come to watch . murphy and nolte do not add any depth or growth to the character that once make them famous . it appear to be a film where the cast and crew walk through the motion of production and collect a hefty paycheck at the end . unfortunately the audience discovers after pay the price of admission and that if you want another 48 hour and watch the original .