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54 out of 100

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5.7 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 92 Ratings

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  • Starring: Anna Faris, Ray Liotta, Seth Rogen
  • Summary: At the Forest Ridge Mall, head of security Ronnie Barnhardt patrols his jurisdiction with an iron fist. The master of his domain, he combats skateboarders, shoplifters and the occasional unruly customer while dreaming of the day when he can swap his flashlight for a badge and a gun. But his delusions of grandeur are put to the test when the mall is struck by a flasher. Driven by his personal duty to protect and serve the mall and its patrons, Ronnie seizes the opportunity to showcase his underappreciated law enforcement talents on a grand scale, hoping his solution of this crime will earn him a coveted spot at the police academy and the heart of his elusive dream girl Brandi. (Warner Bros.)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 35
  3. Negative: 6 out of 35
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    91
    The superb character actor Celia Weston (In the Bedroom) is truly breathtaking as Ronnie's boozer mom.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Dan Jolin
    60
    An odd one. Rogen's latest clown is an angry, confused man who you never feel entirely comfortable laughing at. There are laughs -- you'll just feel guilty afterwards...
  3. Dallas Observer
    Reviewed by: Robert Wilonsky
    30
    Yes, the "Taxi Driver" parallels are intentional: Hill spells them out in the press notes, all but branding Observe and Report a Scorsesefied remake that reeks of stale Cinnabon.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 44
  3. Negative: 17 out of 44
  1. MichaelF
    10
    Absolutely hilarious. A bipolar hero? I was rooting for him!
    • 2 of 3 users said yes
  2. imthenoob
    5
    It was ok. The plot was interesting (at first) and the acting was solid through out. It did feature quite a few hilarious moments and it was definently over the top at times. However it never really broke into the next level and it failed to be anything else besides an average comedy. Its worth the watch if you like over the top comedies but I would have a hard time recommending it to others.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. JT
    3
    Besides the final few minutes, this film is devoid of laughs. Is it just me or do Seth Rogen's films seem to be getting less and less entertaining?… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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