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- 1989
- R
- Warner Bros.
- 1 h 44 m
- 1989
- R
- Warner Bros.
- 1 h 44 m
Summary Framed by their ruthless arch-nemesis, a mismatched LAPD crime-fighting duo has to put its differences aside to even the score with the evil kingpin who put them behind bars once and for all.
Directed By: Andrey Konchalovskiy, Albert Magnoli
Written By: Randy Feldman
- 1989
- R
- Warner Bros.
- 1 h 44 m
- 1989
- R
- Warner Bros.
- 1 h 44 m
Tango & Cash
41
6.6
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Summary Framed by their ruthless arch-nemesis, a mismatched LAPD crime-fighting duo has to put its differences aside to even the score with the evil kingpin who put them behind bars once and for all.
Directed By: Andrey Konchalovskiy, Albert Magnoli
Written By: Randy Feldman
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 15 Critic Reviews
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7% Positive
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60% Mixed
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33% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 15 Critic Reviews
41
7% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
60% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
33% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
Konchalovsky handles the slam-bang action with robust efficiency, but what makes this shoot-'em-up nonsense surprisingly watchable is Randy Feldman's rapid-fire dialogue, which constantly undercuts the macho posturings while parodying Stallone's screen image...even though the spectacularly empty finale eschews character-based comedy in favour of Bond-style megabuck explosions and gadgetry.
The plot is a recycled mess, the dialog is awful, and the character motivation is nil, but thanks to Konchalovsky (and a strong performance by Russell), Tango and Cash is not only bearable, it's likable. Responsible for some of the finest films of the 80s, the Soviet-born director brings an insane, kinetic energy to the film that makes for effective action sequences and potent satire. A very smart "dumb" movie.
The movie's as dumb as dirt, but in the early going the action is staged well. The best thing about Tango & Cash is the series of gags to which Stallone has allowed himself to be the target. [22 Dec 1989, p.G10]
The ostensible humor here is of the macho one-liner variety, and much of it falls flat. There is just too much Ratso and Cowboy for us to believe in Butch and Sundance.
Tango & Cash is a mindless buddy cop pic, loaded with nonstop action that's played mostly for laughs and delivers too few of them. Inane and formulaic, the film relies heavily on whatever chemistry it can generate between Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell, who repeatedly trade wisecracks while facing life-or-death situations.
The jokes seem lame and the rivalry fraudulent, as the two boys play with their big guns.
However gaudy its credits, it is one more--and one of the worst written--in an endless line of clenched-up, crashed-out, buddy-buddy L.A. cop star vehicles. A waste of talent and energy on all levels.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 29 User Ratings
6.6
52% Positive
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 29 User Ratings
6.6
52% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
38% Mixed
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
10% Negative
3 Ratings
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Production Company
Warner Bros.,
The Guber-Peters Company
Release Date Dec 22, 1989
Duration 1 h 44 m
Rating R
Tagline Two of L.A.'s top rival cops are going to have to work together... Even if it kills them.
Awards
Razzie Awards
• 3 Nominations
