The Other Guys

Name: The Other Guys
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Released: August 6, 2010
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 64
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell

2010

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: August 6, 2010 | PG-13

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell

Summary: Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops whom they idolize -- only things don't quite go as planned.

Director: Adam McKay

Genre(s): Action, Comedy, Crime

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 107 min

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Owen Gleiberman

It's a comedy of manhood for the age of emasculation. Read full review

Steve Persall

This summer's funniest movie. Read full review

Connie Ogle

So hilarious that even longtime Ferrell haters (me) can't resist it. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

For the most part, The Other Guys is seriously silly stuff, in the best sense. Read full review

Claudia Puig

Like a padded "Saturday Night Live" sketch. What would have been very funny for 15 minutes, and pretty funny for 45, doesn't maintain the standard over the course of a feature-length film. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

Wahlberg is surprisingly committed to the ridiculousness. Read full review

Nick Pinkerton

Following the clues, The Other Guys turns more hectic than antic, and somebody didn't pack enough comedy for this long trip. Read full review

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valkury

Sep 22, 2010

O wow this movie was funny. That's just it. It was funny. Also i think more movies are coming out in the future with the same type of opposite actor cast type thing that this movie did(i don't know wat you wana call it). For example, i saw a preview of a movie when i went to see the otherO wow this movie was funny. That's just it. It was funny. Also i think more movies are coming out in the future with the same type of opposite actor cast type thing that this movie did(i don't know wat you wana call it). For example, i saw a preview of a movie when i went to see the other guys, and it was staring robert downy jr. And the bearded guy from the hangover. So i think were going to see alot more movies like this one.… Expand

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LoganM

Aug 21, 2010

This is the funniest movie hands down. Adam Mckay did a fantastic job on directing. Will and Mark were so funny together, and the screenplay was great. By far the best film of the year.

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DarkCritic

Aug 6, 2010

The Other Guys is the best buddy-cop film of the year and I really like this movie! Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg did the best characters that they work each other playing as dectitives that they work terrible with their jobs and they both are hilarious in many ways and they both their own The Other Guys is the best buddy-cop film of the year and I really like this movie! Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg did the best characters that they work each other playing as dectitives that they work terrible with their jobs and they both are hilarious in many ways and they both their own perspective way which they work as their own personalities,like most cops do. This movie will make you laugh and you will enjoy this action comedy film for entire summer!… Expand

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JendoS.

Aug 6, 2010

Two words to describe this movie: Wasted Cast. Michael Keaton, Dwayne Johnson and Sam Jackson saved it, but it wasn't enough. It didn't feel like Classic Ferrall comedy.

1 of 2 users found this helpful

Andy

Aug 16, 2010

Agree with Los Angeles Times
Reviewed by: Betsy Sharkey
Here the filmmakers are in fine fettle, which goes a long way to make much of the low-brow silliness and slapstick infectious.

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

dev92

Aug 24, 2012

I enjoyed this film in parts and whilst I love both actors, I just felt as if this move required too few a brain cells. I could literally feel my mind being numbed down by the sheer stupidity of Will Ferrell's character. It could have been a lot better but it could have been a little worse.I enjoyed this film in parts and whilst I love both actors, I just felt as if this move required too few a brain cells. I could literally feel my mind being numbed down by the sheer stupidity of Will Ferrell's character. It could have been a lot better but it could have been a little worse. I am sure the masses will preach this as being a great film but I know I didn't enjoy it as much as the hype that surrounded it would have me believe that I did.… Expand

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bethesdabob

Jan 26, 2011

This is a terrible movie. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time. It gets mediocre reviews only because Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg are in it, but they're pretty lousy too.

0 of 5 users found this helpful05

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