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The Other Guys

PG-13 Released Aug 6, 2010 1h 47m Comedy Action TRAILER for List
79% Tomatometer 209 Reviews 60% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
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 Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: B+ Feb 18, 2012 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Alan g Will Ferrel stupid as usual. Shooting Derek Jeter killed it for me. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/26/24 Full Review nick s Whalbergs no-nonsense character provides the perfect foil for Farrel and elevates this movie. There are some great off-beat one-liners mixed in. It's pretty hard to pull off comedy but I think there are enough surprises and quips in this one to call it a success. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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