Review of The Other Guys (2010) by %20Albert S — 22 Dec 2018

This film is a complete laugh riot. Wow, where do I begin...sure, the start. The opening 15 minutes are absolutely hilarious. I won't spoil it here but you have to see it. The Ferrell/Wahlberg matching is not among the screen's most inspired pairings.

The two lack chemistry, and Wahlberg's capabilities as the "straight man" are dubious (although his reaction to the choice of the Little River Band as "psych music" is priceless).

Aside from his recent supporting role in Date Night, Wahlberg hasn't done much comedy, concentrating his performances in the thriller and/or drama arena, and the lack of experience occasionally shows in The Other Guys.

Nevertheless, the responsibility for being funny rests on the shoulders of Ferrell and, for the first time in several years, he is up to the task (with more than a little help from Jackson and Johnson).

This is a fun film- one of the funnier ones Will Ferrell has done in years.(Laugh riot and then some).