The Other Guys
Director: Adam McKay
Cast: Derek Jeter, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Larnell Stovall, Jalil Jay Lynch, Roy T. Anderson, Andrew Secunda, Sara Chase, David Gideon, Joshua Church...
Plot:
Terry Hoitz's past mistakes in the line of duty and Allen Gamble's reluctance to take risks have landed them the roles of the "Other Guys", disgraced New York City police detectives relegated to filling out paperwork for cocky hero cops Danson and Highsmith. The mismatched duo must look past their differences when they take on a high-profile investigation of shady capitalist David Ershon and attempt to fill the shoes of the notoriously reckless officers they idolize.
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REVIEW user: strawberry | date: 2010-09-20 10:59:12 | user rate: 
Infrequent funny spots and not even half-way into the movie was just wanting it to end. The story and script are so poorly written/edited that it even makes the stellar cast seem like bad actors. Through the entire movie, you just sit there waiting for it to get better, but it never does. There is never a connection between Ferrell and Wahlberg, neither comedically or as partners on the police force, nor is there a connection with the supporting cast. The entire movie seems disjointed and boring with a few funny parts thrown in to keep you from walking out on the movie. Talladega Nights and Anchorman are two of my all-time favorite movies; however, this movie doesn't even come close. Wait for it to become a discount rental.REVIEW user: checkmeagain | date: 2010-09-02 02:02:50 | user rate:
I say DEFINITELY check it out for yourself! I needed a good laugh and I got one...even some true tears of laughter.REVIEW user: katrinn12 | date: 2010-08-27 04:48:39 | user rate:
I saw the film with my 60-year-old mom and my teenage son and we all cracked up throughout the film--sometimes at different things and to different degrees. That's touching a true cross-section!! Although the latter 1/3 of the movie isn't quite as funny as the first 2/3, it still brought the laughs. I can't imagine why anyone who enjoyed Will Ferrell in Anchorman, Talladega Nights, and Step Brothers would give this movie anything below 7 stars. Maybe the reviewer who said that everyone didn't get the comic references was on to something...although I can't imagine why people wouldn't. There are humorous references about modern technology, sports, pimpin', geriatrics, !! Who can't find something in one of those to laugh at?!? lol
REVIEW user: guess | date: 2010-08-27 02:31:05 | user rate:
One of the worst, if not the worst movie I had the forgettable experience of actually paying to go see. I don't know what everyone here is smoking, but has to be good, because this movie was as lame as a day at the doctors office. First, the plot. We've seen it so many times, it's gotten to the point of insanity. Two cops, one the straight edge, the other the wild man are teamed up and miraculously solve a crime that has confounded top investigative for years. Not only is the plot terrible (something about a ponzi scheme looting the NYPD pension fund, *yawn*) boring but this movie commits the cardinal sin of movie comedies: IT'S JUST NOT FUNNY! The jokes get old 5 minutes in. The running gag about how beautiful Will Ferrel's wife is and him not appreciating it wasn't funny the first time, and was even less so the fifth time! The two main characters have zero chemistry, and Mark Wahlberg is really annoying in this movie. The supporting cast tries, but they can't do much with this terrible script. I was hoping Michael Keaton would steal the show as the duo's boss, but it wasn't meant to be. The best part is, is that the scriptwriters of this dud and the executive who greenlit this project will be hailed as heroes in Hollywood. That says it all!REVIEW user: mouse | date: 2010-08-26 12:27:03 | user rate:
If you go to see The Other Guys, only watch the first half then leave...seriously not joking. This movie starts with a bang. Samuel L. Jackson and The Rock are two cocky cool guy cops that are driving a muscle car and caught up in a ridiculous over the top chase that's hilarious! There's lots of great one-liners and tension between Ferrell and Wahlberg in the first half.But in the second half the movie takes a nose dive into the earth's core. I honestly felt like a 10 year old was editing and directing then! There are occasional hints in the first half that it will fail like excessive goofiness and dragged sequences. But I had faith in it.
REVIEW user: Karina | date: 2010-08-26 04:13:57 | user rate:
I don't think I have seen a funnier movie in theaters this year, or maybe ever for that matter. So many things about this movie give the audience reason to laugh constantly throughout this film, as that was the case with mine. The chemistry provided by Wahlburg and Ferrell is great; the improv scenes are hilarious. Will Ferrell is finally funny again, as well- If you like "Anchorman" or "Step Brothers," you will love this. Overall, this movie is so outrageous that it works. Is is going to win best picture? Absolutely not. Is it the most fun you'll have at the movies all summer? Absolutely. Thumbs up for "The Other Guys."