Bruce Willis stars as Joe Hallenbeck, a disillusioned former Secret Service agent who has hit rock bottom as a detective for hire. His marriage is on the rocks, his adolescent daughter has a smart mouth, he drinks too much, and he's broke. Hallenbeck takes an assignment protecting Cory (Halle Berry), the stripper girlfriend of .. Read more
| Starring | Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, Chelsea Field, Noble Willingham |
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| Director | Tony Scott |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Thriller |
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The mismatched buddy movie reaches an apotheosis of sorts here in director Tony Scott's flashy, foul-mouthed and formula no-brainer, which forsakes plot for overblown shoot-outs and endless car chases. Lifting it marginally above the thick-ear realm is the engaging chemistry between seedy gumshoe Bruce Willis and ex-footballer Damon Wayans. Both actors let humour spring effortlessly from their own personalities as well as from their screen characters, and the snappy put-downs make the epic mindlessness bearable.
Every element is present and correct in this violent, smart-mouthed, buddy-buddy action comedy, with just enough of an... read more on Time Out
Standard buddy-buddy action movie with high-budget special effects and non-stop violence.
a really cool film with a really great double act. willis has never been tougher than this ,even as the ultimate burnout and tony scott has never been sharper. an absolute classic,
certainly up there in the top five of all action films,without a doubt
This film has a lot of bad jokes in it but some, especially the comments that bruce willis's character makes, are quite funny. Don't let the oldness of the film set it back though, it is a classic and i deffinitely liked it.
this has it all fantastic acting, action,fun and easy film ok a little predictable but worth it
A lacklustre plot embellished with some mediocre acting, horrendous costumes, and some one liners of the highly polished variety - 'If we go any faster we'll go back in time!' made bearable by Willis' more than decent performance in the role of the dejected detective, duelling with hitman-cum-Graham Norton, Milo. Fans of Willis will certainly not resent watching this. A fine choice for a lazy evening. Light hearted with a spattering of violence and puchy enough to maintain your attention.
this has it all fantastic acting, action,fun and easy film ok a little predictable but worth it
a really cool film with a really great double act. willis has never been tougher than this ,even as the ultimate burnout and tony scott has never been sharper. an absolute classic,
certainly up there in the top five of all action films,without a doubt
This film has a lot of bad jokes in it but some, especially the comments that bruce willis's character makes, are quite funny. Don't let the oldness of the film set it back though, it is a classic and i deffinitely liked it.
this has it all fantastic acting, action,fun and easy film ok a little predictable but worth it
I suppose it reflects my poor taste but I enjoyed this film. Hard man Willis, looking like a down and out on a bad day, can take a blow that would kill a lesser man. I liked the foul mouthed patter eg to a detective, 'You couldn't nail a two dollar whore.' Willis apparently lethal plunge over a clif in a car ends with him hopping out of the car to engage in the seemingly unecessary excercise of pumping bullets into another car which has plunged over the cliff. If you hate cars you will like this film - they take some serious punishment incluing being blown up spectacularly. This method being a speciality of the film.
A lacklustre plot embellished with some mediocre acting, horrendous costumes, and some one liners of the highly polished variety - 'If we go any faster we'll go back in time!' made bearable by Willis' more than decent performance in the role of the dejected detective, duelling with hitman-cum-Graham Norton, Milo. Fans of Willis will certainly not resent watching this. A fine choice for a lazy evening. Light hearted with a spattering of violence and puchy enough to maintain your attention.
good private eye, tough guy movie with plenty of humour thrown in. Ive watched this a couple of times over the last few years when its been on tv and always enjoy it. think diehard with a bit of street cool thrown in by damon wayans.
Imagine David Addisons next case after Moonlighting finished, its the man in action and wisecracking, good forgot film always watchable.
this is a great film 5*
I really enjoy watching this film,
It has a bit of everything in it.
Bruce Willis makes it even better with his role as the tough & sarky Private Detective.
This movie IS MY PERSONAL FAVORATE. Bruce Willis at his wise cracking/arse kicking self that he brought him to fame with Die Hard. And then some. No extras but that did not bother me. Waynes brings credit to the family of comedians that just boasts Willis' comic timing. FOR ALL ACTION FANS !!!
The mismatched buddy movie reaches an apotheosis of sorts here in director Tony Scott's flashy, foul-mouthed and formula no-brainer, which forsakes plot for overblown shoot-outs and endless car chases. Lifting it marginally above the thick-ear realm is the engaging chemistry between seedy gumshoe Bruce Willis and ex-footballer Damon Wayans. Both actors let humour spring effortlessly from their own personalities as well as from their screen characters, and the snappy put-downs make the epic mindlessness bearable.
Every element is present and correct in this violent, smart-mouthed, buddy-buddy action comedy, with just enough of an... read more on Time Out
Standard buddy-buddy action movie with high-budget special effects and non-stop violence.
"...A broadside of gags, blows and bullets..."