Review of Cop Land (1997) by Kyle M — 11 Dec 2015
Take my shield away from me.
A New Jersey community is filled with New York City police officers that have formed their own law and way of life in this small town. The sheriff was handpicked and turns a blind eye to the NYPD until one of the police officer's lives is at risk. When the internal affairs department turns their back on him, the sheriff will have to take matters into his own hands.
"In for a penny in for a pound.".
James Mangold, director of Walk the Line; Identity; Girl, Interrupter; 3:10 to Yuma; The Wolverine; Kate and Leopold; Heavy; and the upcoming Seducing Ingrid Bergman, delivers Cop Land. The storyline for this picture has some real interesting subplots mixed into the primary storyline and reminded me of a poor man's Heat. The cast delivers very solid performances and includes Sylvestor Stallone, Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Michael Rapaport, Harvey Keitel, Robert Patrick, Janeane Garofalo, and Peter Berg.
"I can't hear you.".
I always really liked this movie and thought it was a bit underrated. I recently came across this on Netflix and decided to watch it again for the first time in a long time...I still thoroughly enjoyed this. This may be a hair step down from Heat, but just a hair (both are not as good as the Town). Nevertheless, I strongly recommend seeing this once.
"If he doesn't like my garbage then he should stop soiling my sheets.".
Grade: B.
This review of Cop Land (1997) was written by Kyle M on 11 Dec 2015.
Cop Land has generally received positive reviews.
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