The Other Guys
Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble and Hoitz garner no headlines as they work day to day. 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.
What critics thought
The Other Guys lands as a broadly likable buddy-cop spoof, with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg's comic chemistry drawing the most consistent praise. Critics were less unified on its overall ambition — some called it a genuine highlight of the year's comedy offerings, while mixed notices suggest the film works better in individual moments than as a whole, and the favorable comparisons to Cop Out set a fairly modest bar.
“Don't let anyone spoil the wildly hilarious surprises. Ferrell and Wahlberg will double your fun. Guaranteed.”
Peter Travers·Rolling Stone
“Note to Kevin Smith: THIS is how you do a spoof of the buddy-cop genre”
Richard Roeper·Richardroeper.com
“Measured against this year's other police farce—remember Cop Out?—it looks absolutely heroic.”
Stephen Whitty·The Star-Ledger
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Cast & Crew
DirectorAdam McKay
StarringWill Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, Michael Keaton, Steve Coogan
ComposerJon Brion
The Other Guys
Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble and Hoitz garner no headlines as they work day to day. 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.
What critics thought
The Other Guys lands as a broadly likable buddy-cop spoof, with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg's comic chemistry drawing the most consistent praise. Critics were less unified on its overall ambition — some called it a genuine highlight of the year's comedy offerings, while mixed notices suggest the film works better in individual moments than as a whole, and the favorable comparisons to Cop Out set a fairly modest bar.
“Don't let anyone spoil the wildly hilarious surprises. Ferrell and Wahlberg will double your fun. Guaranteed.”
Peter Travers·Rolling Stone
“Note to Kevin Smith: THIS is how you do a spoof of the buddy-cop genre”
Richard Roeper·Richardroeper.com
“Measured against this year's other police farce—remember Cop Out?—it looks absolutely heroic.”
Stephen Whitty·The Star-Ledger
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Cast & Crew
DirectorAdam McKay
StarringWill Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, Michael Keaton, Steve Coogan
ComposerJon Brion