Let's Be Cops

Name: Let's Be Cops
Genre: Action, Comedy
Released: August 13, 2014
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 30
Cast: Damon Wayans Jr., Jake Johnson, Jake M. Johnson, James D'Arcy, James D'Arcy

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: August 13, 2014 | R

Starring: Damon Wayans Jr., Jake Johnson, Jake M. Johnson, James D'Arcy, James D'Arcy, Nina Dobrev, Rob Riggle

Summary: It's the ultimate buddy cop movie except for one thing: they're not cops. When two struggling pals (Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr.) dress as police officers for a costume party, they become neighborhood sensations. But when these newly-minted "heroes" get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put theirIt's the ultimate buddy cop movie except for one thing: they're not cops. When two struggling pals (Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr.) dress as police officers for a costume party, they become neighborhood sensations. But when these newly-minted "heroes" get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line. [20th Century Fox]… Expand

Director: Luke Greenfield

Genre(s): Action, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 104 min

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William Goss

Aug 20, 2014

The viable chemistry between these two leads keeps the ball in the air, even when the balls land elsewhere in strained homophobic gags. Read full review

Empire Nick de Semlyen

Aug 25, 2014

Some nice comic beats and a sinister Andy Garcia turn make this far more watchable that the fratty conceit might suggest. Read full review

Bilge Ebiri

Aug 14, 2014

Let’s Be Cops has its moments, but it in no way distinguishes itself. Read full review

Film.com Kate Erbland

Aug 13, 2014

The film is confusingly and sloppily put together, edited down to the point that the few genuine jokes of Let’s Be Cops are given precious little time to breathe, before zipping into the next sequence of increasingly irrational events. Read full review

McClatchy-Tribune News Service Roger Moore

Aug 12, 2014

"What's the worst that could happen?" The answer to that is, you could end up in a summer comedy that's barely funny enough to warrant — ahem — release in the summer. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Aug 13, 2014

The screenplay co-written by Nicholas Thomas and director Luke Greenfield fails to mine the potentially humorous premise for the necessary laughs, with nearly all of the gags falling thuddingly flat. Read full review

Jason Clark

Aug 14, 2014

If Let's Be Cops were content to be simply an unfunny genre exercise, it would be easy to dismiss it and move on. But the sting of astoundingly ill-advised sexism and homophobia is harder to shake. Read full review

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JohnnyScumbag

Aug 15, 2014

The critics are sadly mistaken about this movie like no other movie I've ever seen. This movie deserves a strong 8 rating as a comedy. It has so many funny scenes in it and the overall comedy between the two main character is strong enough to land a 7 for this movie. I gave this movie a 10The critics are sadly mistaken about this movie like no other movie I've ever seen. This movie deserves a strong 8 rating as a comedy. It has so many funny scenes in it and the overall comedy between the two main character is strong enough to land a 7 for this movie. I gave this movie a 10 for the simple fact of balancing what the critics are saying. They must have some personal issues with something in the movie because the movie is quite funny.… Expand

12 of 22 users found this helpful1210

CBZ

Sep 14, 2014

This movie is really funny! it's no Oscar winner but you will have a good laugh. I liked that the main characters were not famous actors, it really left a blank canvas to create their own style.
The critics are some purist aholes that measure a silly comedy like this one to the sameThis movie is really funny! it's no Oscar winner but you will have a good laugh. I liked that the main characters were not famous actors, it really left a blank canvas to create their own style.
The critics are some purist aholes that measure a silly comedy like this one to the same standard as a serious move like for example The kings speech. Obviusly they are not in the same level but if you compare this to other comedies it would rate much much higher.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Meth-dude

Dec 8, 2014

Let's be cops is a original cop movie.There is real chemistry between all the cast and we can feel it.There is a lot of good jokes and not-so good but there is a lot of action to, so it's equitable.

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TheQuietGamer

Dec 18, 2014

Great chemistry between the two leads and a hilarious premise lead to one of the best comedies of the year. Not all jokes hit their mark and I wish there was a little bit more goofing around done before things start getting real, but I still enjoyed it.

What I mean by getting real is thatGreat chemistry between the two leads and a hilarious premise lead to one of the best comedies of the year. Not all jokes hit their mark and I wish there was a little bit more goofing around done before things start getting real, but I still enjoyed it.

What I mean by getting real is that as you might expect pretending to be cops gets these guys into real trouble. That's when the bullets start flying. I really don't get this trend that modern comedies are having where the characters lives are at stake. Yes it is often believable given the situations surrounding the premise, but as comedies like "Identity Theft" and the "Hangover" sequels have shown it just detracts from the humor. That fact is no different here.

However "Let's Be Cops" fairs much better than the likes of those. It manages to stay laugh-out-loud funny throughout. Some stumbles get in the way but overall it is funny enough to be worth the watch.… Expand

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That_one_guy123

Sep 8, 2014

I'm one of the many people who think that comedies have been very bad these past years (epic movie, scary movie 4, etc.) but I believe that this one isn't half bad. This isn't a movie with just mindless comedy that doesn't even try, it actually has some good clever humor mixed in. That's theI'm one of the many people who think that comedies have been very bad these past years (epic movie, scary movie 4, etc.) but I believe that this one isn't half bad. This isn't a movie with just mindless comedy that doesn't even try, it actually has some good clever humor mixed in. That's the main problem with this movie though, comedy. There is certainly some very good moments in this movie, even memorable, but not many. A lot of the humor you see is actually pretty dull and might get you to chuckle but that's it. The other issue is SIDE character development. I say side because the main characters are pretty good, not the best by any means, but very good. The side characters though are very dull, including ones that I thought would be pretty interesting. The plot is sub-par with some interesting moments and twists. The biggest plus about this movie that might surprise some people is how they break up the funny moments with some very serious moments. It throws you off and when they bring up back a joke and makes it ten time funnier. I hope to see that practice in future movies and though this movies is a little ruff, it gives me hope that comedies still have a chance… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Thegodfatherson

Aug 13, 2014

Let's Be Cops is nothing more than a Cop Out with Jake Johnson. The film starts with Ryan played by Jake Johnson and Justin played by Damon Wayans Jr who just slack off all day long and do nothing. And then Justin has this girl that he wants to impress but couldn't because of some reasons.Let's Be Cops is nothing more than a Cop Out with Jake Johnson. The film starts with Ryan played by Jake Johnson and Justin played by Damon Wayans Jr who just slack off all day long and do nothing. And then Justin has this girl that he wants to impress but couldn't because of some reasons. When Ryan and Justin get invited to a costume party, they decide to go as cops. And because of this people actually think that they are cops! This movie has a great story, and I think that director Luke Greenfield paid attention to the story a lot. The jokes are fresh! Nice to hear that a comedy in 2014 finally nailed that! But the screenplay and acting is bad. The whole movie is shallow and slows down at the end. The climax is not satisfying. But despite having problems, Lets Be Cops is a funny movie though. It's fresh and original, a whole new type of comedy. If you will not bear a mediocre comedy, then it's best left on your not to watch list.… Expand

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pedosupreme

Aug 17, 2014

The Critics are right on this one!
This movie is below shet. The chemistry is overrated, the laughs were absolutely cringe worthy. Plot was made up in 10 minutes on lunch break. Actors are overrated and performed worse than people on central casting.
Movie drags on too long on some parts.The Critics are right on this one!
This movie is below shet. The chemistry is overrated, the laughs were absolutely cringe worthy. Plot was made up in 10 minutes on lunch break. Actors are overrated and performed worse than people on central casting.
Movie drags on too long on some parts. So no they did NOT nail this "comedy".
The people who think this is good, probably are just desperate/devoid of a laugh since.. lets be real, there hasn't been a "really" good comedy in awhile.… Expand

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