Rb B
A typical Dutch movie. I would not recommend it
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
07/21/25
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Marco L
(CASTELLANO) Tiene algún momento simpático, no lo voy a negar. Pero si buscas una comedia de esas que te hacen reír sin parar, vete buscando en otro lado. Almost Cops quiere ser muchas cosas a la vez —acción, drama, sátira, cine social— y no consigue ser ninguna de ellas. La sensación que deja es la de una película que no tiene claro a qué público se dirige, ni qué tono quiere mantener. Lo mismo intenta hacer una crítica a la corrupción policial que lanza un chiste sobre cacas de perro. No cuadra.
La pareja protagonista funciona a ratos. La química entre Ramón y Jack podría haber dado mucho más de sí si el guion no estuviera plagado de clichés y giros que ya hemos visto mil veces. El humor, en su mayoría, resulta forzado o directamente infantil. Y lo peor: hay momentos donde parece que la película quiere ponerse seria… pero ni el ritmo ni el estilo visual acompañan. La dirección no encuentra nunca el tono adecuado, y la historia avanza a trompicones entre escenas mal editadas, diálogos planos y secuencias de acción que rozan lo ridículo.
La ambientación en Rotterdam está totalmente desaprovechada. Podría haberse jugado con el contexto, con las dinámicas sociales reales, pero en vez de eso, han preferido copiar fórmulas americanas sin personalidad alguna. No hay nada que la haga especial o que nos hable del lugar donde transcurre. Podría haber sido rodada en cualquier parte y no cambiaría nada.
Lo más triste de todo es que se nota que había una intención detrás: un fondo de crítica social, de mostrar cómo a veces los que están más abajo en la jerarquía policial son los que más cerca están de las personas. Pero está tan mal ejecutado que no emociona, no impacta, no deja huella. Es una oportunidad perdida, una mezcla mal agitada de géneros y referencias que se pisa a sí misma.
En resumen: tiene un par de escenas que hacen sonreír, pero es una película deslavazada, desorientada y aburrida. Una de esas comedias que no lo son, que prometen adrenalina pero dan desgana. Si Netflix pretende seguir apostando por producciones internacionales, al menos que lo haga con propuestas más sólidas. Porque esta… esta no hay por dónde cogerla.
(ENGLISH) It has a few funny moments, I won't deny it. But if you're looking for a comedy that makes you laugh non-stop, you better look elsewhere. Almost Cops tries to be many things at once—action, drama, satire, social commentary—and ends up being none of them. The whole thing feels like a movie that doesn’t know who it’s for or what tone it wants to keep. One moment it’s trying to critique police corruption, and the next it’s making poop jokes. It doesn’t add up.
The main duo works... sometimes. The chemistry between Ramón and Jack could’ve been much better if the script weren’t filled with clichés and recycled twists. Most of the humor feels forced or straight-up childish. And worst of all: there are scenes that aim for seriousness, but neither the pacing nor the visual style supports it. The direction never finds the right tone, and the story lurches forward with choppy editing, flat dialogue, and ridiculous action scenes.
The Rotterdam setting is totally wasted. They could’ve leaned into the local context or real social dynamics, but instead, they chose to copy American formulas with zero personality. There's nothing here that makes it stand out or feel rooted in a specific place. This could’ve been shot anywhere and it wouldn’t have made a difference.
What’s really sad is that you can sense there was a message behind it all: some social critique, an attempt to show that the lowest-ranking officers are often the ones closest to the people. But it’s so poorly executed that it doesn’t move, doesn’t hit, doesn’t leave any mark. It’s a missed opportunity—a sloppy mix of genres and references that steps all over itself.
In short: there are a couple of moments that might make you smile, but this is a messy, aimless, and boring film. One of those comedies that simply isn’t funny, that promises thrills but delivers apathy. If Netflix is going to keep betting on international productions, they better back stronger ones. Because this one... this one’s a mess.
Rated 1/5 Stars •
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
07/20/25
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ARNEZ C
This was a really fun movie to enjoy that lead looks like Kevin hart I'm glad I got to see it kinda reminds of a bit national security
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
07/19/25
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BRizz 2
Almost Cops (2025) is a foreign-language comedy released on Netflix that, unfortunately, misses the mark in several ways. While the premise promises a blend of humor and offbeat chaos, the execution falls short—mainly due to the incredibly distracting dubbing. The voiceovers are so poorly matched to the characters that it completely pulls you out of the film, making it nearly impossible to stay engaged.
The story tries to be edgy and absurd in a comedic way, but it comes off as messy and hard to follow. And to be clear—this isn’t about not liking foreign films. In fact, Sky Force is one of my top films this year and it’s a foreign release done right. The issue here lies in the lack of connection and immersion. A comedy should keep you entertained throughout, and this one just didn’t do that.
Overall, Almost Cops was a disappointment. I can’t recommend it.
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Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars
07/14/25
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David D
Having spent a semester living and studying in Holland, this film has a WASPy New York feel to it…except the film is full of BASP’s.
Also, setting aside the BASP’s, they cast the smallest Dutch people I’ve ever seen. Holland is the land of the giants. Its the very healthy diet and lifestyle. The tourists are the one puffing on the legalised stuff.
All that aside, it’s a bit of fun. A real throwback to the 1980 US buddy movies.
That said I’d check twice to ensure that there is nothing else on.
Yippy Eye O Mudder Feckers! Yep, its got that too.
Rated 2.5/5 Stars •
Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars
07/13/25
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Alex R
It was ok-ish. Could be better, but for a Dutch movie ok.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
07/12/25
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