Review of Hot Pursuit (2015) by Brad Y — 05 Aug 2017

Wow, harsh! Well the cop and crook on the run plot is well worn, there is a neat Little twist that shakes things up. Although her character is written too straight-laced, Reese Witherspoon is a funny comedienne and a good sport taking a lot of shots about her height, or rather a lack of it, as well as boyish looks and conservative underwear.

Sophia Vergara plays bitchy very well, although alternates between comedic and abrasive. There are several funny scenes, like a lively hotel room wrestling match, Reese's machinegun yammering after accidentally inhaling coke, a so-stupid-it's-funny attempt to convince a man they are lovers, and Reese in drag "crushing it as a dude" while managing to sustain the energy throughout.

My funnybone got its money's worth.