Review of Let's Be Cops (2014) by Chris G — 01 Mar 2015

Review:

This movie started off well but then it goes downhill once they try to take-down the big time kingpin. The whole concept of 2 down and out best friends who wear a police suit to a school reunion party and realise that they were getting respect on there way home, was pretty good and there was some funny scenes at the beginning which cracked me up. Damon Wayans Juniors constant whining got on my nerves after a while but the other so-called cop was funny throughout. He was much more realistic than Wayans and the storyline does get a bit out of hand after a while. If the director stuck with the "guys impersonating cops" theme except for bringing in the "taking down the drug lord" storyline, I would have enjoyed it much more because the funny element goes and the fact that they really could be in trouble, takes over the concept. On the plus side, I liked the chemistry between the two best friends and I did think that the people's reactions to police being around was quite realistic, but its more silly than funny. Average!

Round-Up:

I honestly think that I saw all the best parts in the adverts, which made me really want to see this film. Jake Johnson, who also starred in 21 Jump Street and Bad Neighbours, was the best thing in the film because he came up with the best ideas and he didn't seem over the top. Damon Wayans Jr., oh the other hand, over acted all the way through the film and I didn't really find him that funny. He's also starred in the Other Guys and supplied his voice for the new Big Hero 6 but I haven't seen him in anything else. After the films success, there more likely to come out with a sequel or it might boast the duo to major stardom but I honestly expected better after hearing all the hype surrounding the film.

Budget: $17million.

Worldwide Gross: $136.6million.

I recommend this movie to people who are into their comedies about 2 down and out best friends who impersonate cops to feel better about themselves. 4/10.