The Other Guys

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The Other Guys

PG-13

Released Aug 6, 2010

1h 47m

Comedy

Action

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Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble and Hoitz garner no headlines as they work day to day. Gamble relishes his job as a paper pusher, but Hoitz is itching to get back on the street and make a name for himself. When a seemingly minor case turns out to be a big deal, the two cops get the opportunity to finally prove to their comrades that they have the right stuff.

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A clever parody of cop-buddy action-comedies, The Other Guys delivers several impressive action set pieces and lots of big laughs, thanks to the assured comic chemistry between Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg.

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Anna Smith

metro.co.uk

The funniest movie of the year so far.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 23, 2018

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: B+

Feb 18, 2012

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Matt Singer

IFC.com

Juxtaposes the excesses of our unregulated financial sector with the excesses of the buddy cop movie.

Rated: B+

Dec 21, 2010

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

You’ll never look at cop procedurals the same way again, or Jersey Boys, for that matter.

Aug 21, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

At least McKay makes the film visually interesting, with one or two scenes of action that are worthy of mention, and some flair behind the camera during a frozen bar scene.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 9, 2023

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

It's a strangely sobering end to a seriously funny film, but also a hint at what McKay would tackle later in the decade with the Oscar-winning The Big Short.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 20, 2023

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TROY S

The Other Guys is an incredibly funny comedy, and over the top as well as effectively playing with the conventions of buddy cop movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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Adrian V

Increadibly funny if you like dark sense of humor and stupid simple jokes. Plot is good but more importantly, the movie is always entertaining and funny, great pacing, doesn't get boring at any time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/23/24

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TotallyJayTV M

It’s funny, it has an incredible cast that all bring their A-Game when it comes to the delivery of comedy. It’s a turn your brain off comedy that reminds me of a tamer version of Naked Gun but sometimes being almost more absurd. The only issue I have is how the action is shot. It can be shotty and even atrocious at times with the zoom ins and shaky cam. But it delivers pretty much everything else B+

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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Shane O

I’ve seen this movie 10 times it always makes me laugh Will Farrell and Wahlberg are great together. There are some great laugh out loud moments.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Simon V

Watched this in a cottage in Dorset. Disgusting movie. Turned my holiday sour. Whalberg and Ferrell are the nighmare duo we always knew we didn't need. Any film where Steve Coogan isn't the main character is bound to suck.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/23/24

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Alan g

Will Ferrel stupid as usual. Shooting Derek Jeter killed it for me.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

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Synopsis

Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble and Hoitz garner no headlines as they work day to day. Gamble relishes his job as a paper pusher, but Hoitz is itching to get back on the street and make a name for himself. When a seemingly minor case turns out to be a big deal, the two cops get the opportunity to finally prove to their comrades that they have the right stuff.

Director: Adam McKay
Producer: Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Jimmy Miller
Screenwriter: Adam McKay, Chris Henchy
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Mosaic, Gary Sanchez Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Crude and Sexual Content|Some Drug Material|Violence)
Genre: Comedy, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 6, 2010, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $119.2M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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