Let's Be Cops
Let's Be Cops
R | 13 August 2014 (USA)
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Best pals Ryan and Justin are stalled in their respective careers -- a fact that is painfully driven home when they go to a college reunion. Dressed as police in the mistaken belief that they were to attend a costume party, Ryan and Justin find that the uniforms earn them much respect and attention. Although Justin is uncomfortable with the idea, Ryan decides to continue with the charade, putting them both in increasingly dangerous situations. When these newly-minted “heroes” get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.

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ephraimzacks

man, let me just start by saying that this isn't an over the top blockbuster film like everyone seems to expect from every movie that comes out now. For some reason people have these attitudes towards movies that aren't packed with insane plot holes and story details wrapped up in a cgi blanket to attempt to blow your mind. This movie is really a funny movie, no matter what anyone says. My girlfriend was having a bad day and I was low on energy to try to entertain so we went to see this for a few laughs. It didn't disappoint. I didn't go in with high hopes that there would be any real reason to like it very much but it came around within the first few minutes of the movie. We both left feeling better and like it was worth it, (and I am an adult so the 'teenager type jokes' that one reviewer referred to are unfounded). Jake Johnson really sells the image of a guy just looking for any kind of change in his life and Damon Wayans Jr. is and actor that really puts a lot of work into whatever role he is in. I don't want to ruin any of the movie with bits and pieces that I enjoyed more than the others so I am leaving you with this. If you have a desire to get enjoyment from a film without becoming emotionally invested in a story that lasts 3 movies or longer with hints and clues popping up all over the place eluding to a next installment of whatever series, (and enjoy comedy of all types) then I would recommend this highly. Not artistic, not over done, not offensive to the degree some say, just straight up good comedy. Waaay better than the terrible Seth Rogen movie "the Neighbors". Hope this helps.

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Chappy Watched

The whole reasons I even wanted to watch this was for Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr.Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. are, for me, the best bits of New Girl so I was excited to see them lead a movie.Yeah, I'm not so excited anymore.This was disappointingly one of those movies where the majority of the funniest parts were in the trailers, having said that - the funny parts were pretty funny.This is okay to watch once, wouldn't watch it again. I'll just stick to watching New Girl.

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MaxHaydon1994

I think the thing I liked most about this film is that it didn't conform to the trends we see in comedy's in recent years.The humour wasn't aimed at things that will be forgotten in a few years. The actors are both of an appropriate age to make jokes relevant to an older and young generation, they're smack bang in the middle of old and new. It was nice to see a film that didn't reference every popular reality star and musician we all know will be forgotten in a few years time.It's also worth noting that the acting was sincere and not over baring in it's wit. Over acting in comedies has become all too common but I found this duo to be more then bearable and often funny. The introduction of a love interest could have been cliché but it added genuine depth to the story and to the characters.As far as cop comedy's go, in fact as far as modern comedy goes, Let's be cops is a resounding success and a step in the right direction. Imagine if we lived in a world where every light comedy had a genuinely good concept, interesting characters and timeless references like this film.7/10 for not being another cringe cop com

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Prismark10

Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr play two losers who get fake LAPD cop uniforms for a fancy dress party and later get mistaken for real cops. They then continue to pretend to be real cops by learning police procedures via YouTube and buying police equipment on ebay. They hope to benefit from the perks of being real cops.Wayans an unsuccessful video game designer of a Grand Theft Auto variety but focusing on cops figures that the experience might help him with his game design.However they then get entangled with some Albanian crime gang and also crooked cops while all the time keep up the pretence.Johnson and Wayans make a good team but this is an unfunny script and a routine plot. There are a few chuckles but the film overstretched a one note joke.

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