Review of Reno 911!: Miami (2007) by Chads. — 03 Mar 2007

On the big screen, "Reno 911" obviously resembles the "Police Academy" franchise more than it does the reality show "Cops". Although none of the actors or situations transcend our talking furniture, this ensemble group has some chemistry and is capable of being sporadically funny; in particular, Deputy Trudy Wiegel's blind spot in regards to Lieutenant Jim Dangle's orientation.

Their almost-encounter leads to a somewhat amusing spoof on body doubles(this scene works in concert with the opening grandiose sequence as a juxtaposition between film and television; during the apparent consumation, the film turns more cinematic).

The film has wit; some self-reflexivity. It reminds you that you're watching Comedy Central with a group of strangers. But luckily, "Reno 911: Miami" is relatively painless; sort of like watching television.

Is it worth paying eleven bucks for? Sure, like I said; it's a painless, not a painful comedy. Paying for basic cable at the cineplex is a lot better than having to live through another "Soul Plane".