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Took in two films this weekend, both we'd only seen in theatres, prior.
Let's Be Cops (2014):
Justin (Damon Wayans Jr.) is a, "neglected," employee at a videogame dev studio and Ryan, his roommate (Jake Johnson) is a former high-profile college QB, that had a career-ending injury which was his fault and is leeching off of whatever he can get, ever since. They're both down on their luck and want to get back to Ohio, when a Purdue reunion takes place in LA (where they live) and it's a, "costume party." As Justin has police uniforms for the pitch to his new game, they decide to dress as cops... except it's a Masquerade Party and not a Costume Party. Throughout the party, the reality of their... "loserdom," sets in and they decide to go back to their apartment and head home to Ohio. On the way back however, they are constantly addressed and looked at, as real policemen. This gives Ryan an idea; to pretend to be cops and do that full-time.
Of course, hijinks and hilarity ensues, but they really don't get too into the repercussions of their actions, until the VERY end of the film and it's mostly handwaved and that furthers things as a light plot. It's an absolutely-enjoyable flick and aside from maybe 2 scenes apiece from Johnson and Wayans (one scene they share, which is massively cringe and not funny), they do a good job and have great chemistry with each other. Rob Riggle in support is excellent and Nina Dobrev is not bad in her role as a waitress/romantic interest. The villains are all decent (James D'Arcy is the Big Bad and he gets the most screentime, doing a decent job), but having Andy Garcia only have like 7 minutes of screen time (or less!) is truly a missed-opportunity.
Still, a fun film that teaches you (a bit lol) about self-worth and taking what you love and running with it, it's an enjoyable, laid-back film to watch.
7/10
The Foreigner (2017):
Quan (Jackie Chan) is driving his daughter to a dress shop in London and when wanting to park, a motorcyclist drops something and a dick in an awesome Impreza tries to back into Quan's spot and they crash. When Quan gets out, there's a gargantuan explosion and his daughter is killed as a result. A group known as the, "Authentic IRA," call into a newspaper and claim responsibility, which stirs Liam Hennessey (Pierce Brosnan), as he sleeps with his mistress, Maggie (Charlie... something. Not important lol). It turns out Liam used to be part of the IRA and has taken steps to keep the peace between Ireland and the UK, but it appears that one of the group of former IRA men in Irish parliament, have gone rogue and may be behind this bombing... Quan is still devastated and does whatever he can to find those who killed his daughter, which causes him to eventually cross paths with Hennessey...
A great film, it is definitely a more-subdued modern Thriller (as it didn't have the exorbitant budget of a Bond or Bourne film, for example), but Jackie is just fantastic like always, whether acting or his stunts/fights and the makeup job they did on him to look as old and weathered as he did? Utterly brilliant. Brosnan is superb and even though his Irish accent is a bit rough at times (it slips in and out, here and there), it is great to hear him speak it over the English accent he usually has. I must say, hearing all of the Irish accents we do throughout the film is refreshing, as it is quite-different than most films that take place in the British Isles.
The action is great, the plot is quite good and modern (though there are a few holes here and there: nothing egregious) and Martin Campbell is just tops. I've never seen the Green Lantern (which I know he gets dragged for), but this was the 5th film of his I've seen and after the two Bonds (which are the two best, IMO), this is my favourite of his films. He knows great, slick action and how to brilliantly portray the plot on screen. Great stuff.
8/10
Let's Be Cops (2014):
Justin (Damon Wayans Jr.) is a, "neglected," employee at a videogame dev studio and Ryan, his roommate (Jake Johnson) is a former high-profile college QB, that had a career-ending injury which was his fault and is leeching off of whatever he can get, ever since. They're both down on their luck and want to get back to Ohio, when a Purdue reunion takes place in LA (where they live) and it's a, "costume party." As Justin has police uniforms for the pitch to his new game, they decide to dress as cops... except it's a Masquerade Party and not a Costume Party. Throughout the party, the reality of their... "loserdom," sets in and they decide to go back to their apartment and head home to Ohio. On the way back however, they are constantly addressed and looked at, as real policemen. This gives Ryan an idea; to pretend to be cops and do that full-time.
Of course, hijinks and hilarity ensues, but they really don't get too into the repercussions of their actions, until the VERY end of the film and it's mostly handwaved and that furthers things as a light plot. It's an absolutely-enjoyable flick and aside from maybe 2 scenes apiece from Johnson and Wayans (one scene they share, which is massively cringe and not funny), they do a good job and have great chemistry with each other. Rob Riggle in support is excellent and Nina Dobrev is not bad in her role as a waitress/romantic interest. The villains are all decent (James D'Arcy is the Big Bad and he gets the most screentime, doing a decent job), but having Andy Garcia only have like 7 minutes of screen time (or less!) is truly a missed-opportunity.
Still, a fun film that teaches you (a bit lol) about self-worth and taking what you love and running with it, it's an enjoyable, laid-back film to watch.
7/10
The Foreigner (2017):
Quan (Jackie Chan) is driving his daughter to a dress shop in London and when wanting to park, a motorcyclist drops something and a dick in an awesome Impreza tries to back into Quan's spot and they crash. When Quan gets out, there's a gargantuan explosion and his daughter is killed as a result. A group known as the, "Authentic IRA," call into a newspaper and claim responsibility, which stirs Liam Hennessey (Pierce Brosnan), as he sleeps with his mistress, Maggie (Charlie... something. Not important lol). It turns out Liam used to be part of the IRA and has taken steps to keep the peace between Ireland and the UK, but it appears that one of the group of former IRA men in Irish parliament, have gone rogue and may be behind this bombing... Quan is still devastated and does whatever he can to find those who killed his daughter, which causes him to eventually cross paths with Hennessey...
A great film, it is definitely a more-subdued modern Thriller (as it didn't have the exorbitant budget of a Bond or Bourne film, for example), but Jackie is just fantastic like always, whether acting or his stunts/fights and the makeup job they did on him to look as old and weathered as he did? Utterly brilliant. Brosnan is superb and even though his Irish accent is a bit rough at times (it slips in and out, here and there), it is great to hear him speak it over the English accent he usually has. I must say, hearing all of the Irish accents we do throughout the film is refreshing, as it is quite-different than most films that take place in the British Isles.
The action is great, the plot is quite good and modern (though there are a few holes here and there: nothing egregious) and Martin Campbell is just tops. I've never seen the Green Lantern (which I know he gets dragged for), but this was the 5th film of his I've seen and after the two Bonds (which are the two best, IMO), this is my favourite of his films. He knows great, slick action and how to brilliantly portray the plot on screen. Great stuff.
8/10