Taxi 2 is a 2000 French action comedy film directed by Gérard Krawczyk. It is the sequel to the 1998 film Taxi and was followed by Taxi 3 in 2003. The film stars Samy Naceri, Frédéric Diefenthal, Marion Cotillard, and Jean-Christophe Victor.

The film was shot on location in Marseille, Paris, and Tokyo. The film's production team chose these locations to showcase the beauty and excitement of these cities.

Overall, Taxi 2 is a fun and action-packed film that has become a cult classic in France and around the world. The film's blend of action, comedy, and adventure has made it a fan favorite, and it continues to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.

Taxi 2 was nominated for several awards, including the 2001 César Award for Best Supporting Actor (Jean-Christophe Victor). The film also won the 2001 MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance (Samy Naceri).

The film takes place a year after the events of the first film. Daniel Morales (Samy Naceri) is still driving his taxi, but he has become a local hero after foiling a robbery in the previous film. However, he is bored with his life and feels like he is stuck in a rut.

The film also has a comedic side, with Daniel's wisecracking personality and his banter with Émile and the other police officers. Marion Cotillard plays a straight-laced and uptight police officer who is initially skeptical of Daniel's abilities, but eventually warms up to him.

The film's special effects were created by a team of visual effects artists, who used a combination of computer-generated imagery (CGI) and practical effects to create the film's action sequences.

Daniel agrees to help Émile and his team, and they set out to catch the Yakuza members and retrieve the Buddha head. Along the way, Daniel's taxi is equipped with a state-of-the-art computer system that allows him to drive at high speeds and evade the Yakuza's henchmen.