Cop Out

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Dani Laviola says...

This movie was a disappointment and really not a star on Bruce Willis's cap.The script is shallow, acting hollow, and a waste of time and money.Seemed to be a study of how many people would assume Bruce was up to par to have their pockets picked.

Posted on February 8, 2011

Josette Kirovac says...

To tell the truth, I wasn't looking forward to this film at all. I'm a pretty big fan of most of Kevin Smith's work, but he didn't write the film. It could be argued that he did write Jersey Girl and that could be considered a bomb, but his films usually average about $25-$30 million anyway. A Kevin Smith film isn't really about bringing in a large amount of money at the box office. His charm is in his writing, especially the dialogue and interaction between characters. There's a very specific audience his films will appeal to and none of them have really branched away from that. But him not writing this one made me think, "Eh. Not sure what that'll be like since he didn't write it." When it comes to Bruce Willis, I've never talked to anyone who dislikes him entirely. There always seems to be at least one of his films everybody enjoys. Die Hard, The Fifth Element, and Sin City are just a few off the top of my head. The real buzzkiller for me though was Tracy Morgan. He's just never been funny to me. He was beyond lame on Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock has never been able to hold my attention for very long. Not to mention all the trailers for Cop Out didn't make me laugh. Thankfully though, first impressions can be so very wrong.



One of Cop Out's biggest charms is that it feels like a buddy cop comedy you've seen before, but have forgotten how much you enjoy it. The film feels similar to a 48 Hrs or Beverly Hills Cop film. Bulletproof is also a good example. Cop Out is pretty much what you expect when it comes to roles Bruce Willis chooses as it's pretty much no different than his role as John McClane on the surface, but he's a lot funnier this time around. As far as Tracy Morgan goes, the funniest thing I could remember him saying was his one line in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back ("Man... I don't know what the f--- you just said, Little Kid, but you're special man, you reached out, and you touched a brother's heart.") until this film. He was downright hilarious at times. The only person who was funnier than Morgan was Seann William Scott who stole every scene he was in. Even though Kevin Smith didn't pen the script this time around, it still feels like a Kevin Smith film. It could be due to the fact that Jason Lee has a small role in the film, but I like to think it's because Cop Out offers the same kind of comedy you'd find in a Kevin Smith film with a bit more action. It also took me forever to place Scarface from Half Baked as Poh Boy.



Cop Out is surprisingly funny and incredibly entertaining. Give this film a chance even if the trailers may not be doing anything for you. I felt the same way and wound up thoroughly enjoying the film. After a long, stressful day at work, an R-rated comedy with a lot of laughs is one of the best ways to relax and this film offers just that. It's a great film to go into with no expectations other than to just have a good time. As long as you don't run out of the theater, you should catch the part in the credits. This might just be the funniest film released in 2010 thus far. Be sure to check it out. Highly recommended.

Posted on February 9, 2011

Pattie Newitt says...

This movie was just not what I thought it was going to be.It took to long to even get into the movie and then the plot dragged on to something that really had nothing to do with the opening movie.I mean really it was like they forced the movie to go together.Tracy Morgan was a babbling bafoon.How do cops end up working for the drug dealer they were originally after?It did have some laughs.I will give it that.The part with the kid left me with mixed feelings.So I say rent the movie don't buy it.You won't be mad if you spend 3.50 to rent the movie and everybody watch it at once but buying the movie is to much money for it even if it is on sale.

Posted on February 10, 2011

Darwin Poyner says...

Those who have grown up watching the 80s police action films know the formula. Two cops, often long-time partners, investigate a murder case. Their investigation leads to gang-related crimes or corrupt authority. There are actions and laughs, and nice soundtrack music, too. "Cop Out" is, as one of the film's characters say, "homage" to the genre. But homage does not necessarily mean imitation.



"Cop Out" stars Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan as NYPD cops Jimmy and Paul working as partners for nine years. They get suspended by the captain for messing up an undercover drug investigation, and Jimmy is forced to sell a very rare baseball card he owns. He needs money for the wedding party of his daughter Ava (cameo by Michelle Trachtenberg) who is getting married. A masked robber, however, breaks in the shop before he gets money, and takes his vintage card away. The veteran cops track down the stolen card, no matter what it takes, and the story somehow goes back to where it started: a drug lord (who loves baseball) and his gang.



This is a Kevin Smith film that is not written by Kevin Smith (written by Mark and Robb Cullen), and this is the most boring film he ever made. It is occasionally fun, I admit, thanks to the stars and Seann William Scott as s small-time crook (equivalent of Joe Pesci's character in "Lethal Weapon 3"), but random comically-inspired moments (ad-libbed, I suppose) do not make a good film. "Cop Out" drags for the most part of the hackneyed story despite the presence of talented cast including Kevin Pollack, Adam Brody, Ana de la Reguera, Guillermo Diaz and Jason Lee (regular of Kevin Smith films), plus the music by Harold Faltermeyer ("Beverly Hills Cop" and its sequel.



The film is made with an uninspired concept and half-hearted efforts, something Kevin Smith was not known for.

Posted on February 13, 2011

Jame Freeberg says...

i must admit when i first seen the trailers for this movie i thought that it was going to be another comedy flop...but boy was i wrong... this movie is hilarious...it has it's LOL moments...then it has its ROTFL i can't breathe moments...along with PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, I LOVE YOU, MAN & a couple others....this movie will always be a fav in my DVD collection ... :)

Posted on February 13, 2011

Kia Defazio says...

This is a good movie for some laughs. Tracy and Bruce make a good comedy duo. The storyline is better watched then read in a synopsis. I love Rush Hour so this had its appeal to me. This movie is probably best between the ages of 13-20's. This movie is a good rental not a buy or if its on TV. I hoped this helped!

Posted on February 14, 2011

Shanae Bakemeier says...

This is a very poor movie. It would be an understatement to say that this is not Bruce's best work. Although he tried to give it his best shot, he was funny in some scenes. Bruce plays the serious guy to Tracy Morgan's outrageous comedy.



The main problem with "Cop Out" is that it was produced very sloppily. The movie moves around in all different directions, the plot takes a lot of turns and along the way the ultimate story gets convoluted and watered down. Some of the movie seems like a comedy and then just a silly over the top farce, some of the it is an action and then a buddy comedy and even a suspense. But the overall crutch of the movie is incredibly shoddy because there was little to know character development.



I liked the way the movie opened. Without a lot of music and boring credits. The movie just began. I guess that's how new movies are made in twenty ten.



The soundtrack is absolutely hideous. It was just horrible early '90s garbage that was probably even laughed at 17 or 18 years ago because it is so bad.



If you're a fan of Bruce's you may like some elements of this movie. I don't recommend buying it though, wait for it to come on Home Box.

Posted on February 14, 2011

Taneka Lozo says...

This is yet another great-fun flick from Bruce Willis. The good guys win and the bad guys lose, and the romp with Bruce and company is well worth the price of admission.

dp

Posted on February 15, 2011

Rubie Ganin says...

I've watched all of Bruce's movies and most of them were good, this one was the worst.Really boring and not too much excitement, he needed a better supporting actor to help him out.Bad script, title, and acting.Cop Out? I almost got knocked out with this movie.

Posted on February 16, 2011

Tamesha Safron says...

I thought this movie was incredibly hilarious. Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan were a perfect team. They play Jimmy Monroe and Paul Hodges. Jimmy & Paul have been working together for 9 years and they are still friends. Jimmy's daughter, Ava is getting married and he has no way to pay for the wedding after he and Paul are suspended. Jimmy decides to sell his baseball card that would help pay for the wedding. They are soon involved in a kidnapping case. They team up with a criminal named Dave, who knows where Jimmy's stolen card is. To make matters worse, Paul believes that his wife is cheating on him. If you love comedy, and action, you'll love COP OUT!!!

Posted on February 17, 2011