Sentence:  T2 isn't as good as T1: it is a little too long and unwinds a bit into caper sentimentality, broad comedy and self-mythologising. But it has the same punchy energy, the same defiant pessimism, and there's nothing around like it. This sequel was a <WSD>high-wire</WSD> act, but Boyle has made it to the other side. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  (by extension) Very risky and daring.