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      Loose Cannons

      R 1990 1 hr. 34 min. Comedy List
      0% 19 Reviews Tomatometer 27% 2,500+ Ratings Audience Score A string of murders have taken place in Washington, D.C., but the officers assigned to the case, Mac (Gene Hackman) and Ellis (Dan Aykroyd), have to deal with their own conflicts first. The grizzled Mac is perpetually annoyed by the undeniably brilliant yet troubled Ellis, who, in times of stress, tends to blackout and adopt the personalities of pop culture icons. And the investigation sure gets stressful, as the cops trace the killings to German politician Von Metz (Robert Prosky), an ex-Nazi. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Dec 20 Buy Now

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      Steve D This odd couple does not work for one moment. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review kevin w A formulaic studio buddy cop movie, the sell being that one character occasionally 'goes crazy' and that that routine saves the characters from one dangerous situation to the next. Dan Ackroyd gives it the old college try but that manic rapid-fire comic delivery of say, a Robin Williams or a Jim Carrey ain't so easy-peasy. Gene Hackman has the thankless duty of a straight man. Forget the story (you will anyway). Pass. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member I loved this movie. Dan Aykroyd was hysterical, as was Dom DeLuise. Gene Hackman was the perfect straight man. I laughed so hard, my stomach hurt and couldn't get through it until the 3rd try. It came at a time when life was difficult and I really needed a good laugh. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Two D.C. cops (one burnt out, the other completely nuts) are protecting a witness and tracking down a mysterious WW2 home movie with serious present-day consequences. While not awful, this would've benefited more from Aykroyd's comedy routines than trying to be a "serious" action film. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review s r Saw it as a kid, I remember it was odd having Hackman play that role. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Very funny!! Dan Ackroyd is fantastic! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: F Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Liam Lacey Globe and Mail Rated: 1/4 Jun 10, 2011 Full Review Variety Staff Variety Dan Aykroyd's dexterous multipersonality schtick is the only redeeming feature of this chase-heavy comedy. Dec 10, 2007 Full Review Terry Francis Southern Voice (Atlanta) Vile and homophobic, a disgrace for all concerned. Rated: 0/4 May 9, 2023 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) A comedy based on the supposedly comedic, that could be as devastating an illness as madness. [Full review in Spanish] Nov 23, 2022 Full Review TV Guide To put it bluntly, Loose Cannons is garbage. Rated: 1/4 Dec 10, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis A string of murders have taken place in Washington, D.C., but the officers assigned to the case, Mac (Gene Hackman) and Ellis (Dan Aykroyd), have to deal with their own conflicts first. The grizzled Mac is perpetually annoyed by the undeniably brilliant yet troubled Ellis, who, in times of stress, tends to blackout and adopt the personalities of pop culture icons. And the investigation sure gets stressful, as the cops trace the killings to German politician Von Metz (Robert Prosky), an ex-Nazi.
      Director
      Bob Clark
      Production Co
      TriStar Pictures
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Apr 16, 2012
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $4.5M
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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