2 Guns

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  • 2013


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Average Rating 3.0/5
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1.5
Like last years Kormkur/Wahlberg smuggling movie, Contraband, 2 Guns is shot in a drab, seedy palette that doesnt glamorize the proceedings.) Av Club
3.0
Like last years Kormkur/Wahlberg smuggling movie, Contraband, 2 Guns is shot in a drab, seedy palette that doesnt glamorize the proceedings.) Av Club
4.5
I always feel theres a certain redundancy to pointing out how great Washington is though, as it borders on stating the obvious. Den Of Geek
3.0
All I will say is that after months of big screen bloat and bombast, 2 Guns is a much needed reminder that the best summer surprises can come when you .. EW
3.8
The tone, pacing and staging of the action sequences are pleasantly surprising.This is a slower, more meditative film than advertised, finding time fo .. Rogerebert
3.0
Far from perfect, the movie is still an entertaining piece of popcorn fare. Common Sense Media
3.5
Here as there, Kormakur shows he knows his way around an action movie better than most, keeping the pace quick, the banter lively and the old school, .. Variety
3.0
Luckily, Wahlberg is no rookie to playing a charming action hero, and Denzel Washington is just better than you, so these two adrenaline junkies are a .. We Got This Covered
2.0
In this star vehicle for Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg, the headlights are on full beam but the engine is struggling in second gear. Time Out
2.0
(Never underestimate the pleasure of watching two bona fide movie stars having a lark.) Time Out
4.0
Americas public agencies come very badly out of this slick thriller. The Guardian
2.0
If Michael Bay had directed this buddy movie about two undercover lawmen played by Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg, it might have been marginally .. The Guardian
2.5
And when it comes to race, the films agenda is even more murky and precarious than its Jenga towered plot.
1.9
But the sum of even those great parts winds up being just as disposable as so many of this summers boys and their toys bullpucky.
4.5
This time hes playing smart and funny, and it works well for him. Collider
1.5
It doesnt need a gratuitous shot of Paula Pattons breasts or Paxtons character repeating a tough guy monologue about how to effectively play Russian r .. Collider
3.5
Much less generic than marketing materials suggest, the film could outearn recent action offerings from either star. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Maybe its just an expression of relief after a summer of superheroes and fantasy scenarios, but 2 Guns is a refreshing blast.
2.5
Full of been there, done that characters, twists, and action beats that are as familiar as houseguests who have overstayed their welcome, know it, and .. IGN
4.0
One of the great joys of the new action comedy 2 Guns is that an awful lot of talent and expertise has been expended on a project that sounds, at firs .. Telegraph
2.0
Not amused one little bit by the robbery is Earl (a nasty Bill Paxton), who shows up representing the owner of all that money, an entity whose identit ..
1.3
It establishes that the filmmakers think stuff is funny that isnt, and it welcomes the audience to a brutal and stupid experience. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
While evading an overzealous CIA agent (Bill Paxton), Stig and Bobby get picked up by the Feds. Ny Daily News
3.5
Every once in a while, a good R rated action flick aimed squarely at older audiences feels refreshing. JoBlo
3.0
The crime story is a serviceable backdrop for action and comedy set pieces, and there are plenty of clever ideas at play in the film, but the plot onl .. Screen Rant
3.8
Leonard is a modern master of screwball narrative complications and chest puffing, tough guy banter, and for its hilarious first half, 2 Guns holds up .. The Globe And Mail
3.1
Sure, if the movie is called 2 Guns you should expect an army of stuntmen firing off rounds of ammo, squibs exploding. Philly
3.5
2 Guns couldnt be a more literal title Marcus Stig Stigman (Wahlberg) packs a 9mm automatic and Robert Bobby Trench (Washington) slings a .44 magnum.
3.0
It all feels like one of Walter Hills wackier macho efforts from the eighties. One Guys Opinion
1.5
All you need for a movie are two guys and two guns. Unless that movie is 2 Guns, in which case you probably need a good deal more. Village Voice
2.0
The pic isnt believable for a second, but is always entertaining, slick and well acted ..Reviewed by Dennis Schwartz Icelandic filmmaker Baltasar Korm .. Sover
3.8
The elements gel well enough to make 2 Guns an enjoyable cinematic experience but its not the kind of movie likely to be remembered with clarity once .. ReelViews
3.0
Credit star Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington, who provide a strong core of charisma that carries the feature through numerous rough patches. Blu Ray
3.1
However, the movie concentrates too hard on its wrap up and showdown to sustain any kind of freshness or surprise, and like most movies this summer it .. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.0
Mark Wahlberg reunites with Contraband director Baltasar Kormakur for an action movie thats even more cynical and sadistic than its predecessor. Chicago Reader
3.8
This is a rough and violent film but one that observes its nasty players with amused detachment. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Laura Clifford Robin Clifford DEA agent Bobby Beans Trench (Denzel Washington) and U.S. naval intelligence officer Marcus Stig Stigman (Mark Wahlberg) ..
2.5
(Its the kind of finale thats sure to provoke arguments and discussions among viewers long after the credits have finished rolling.) Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg are at their best, a fun screen team and something a little lighter in the dog days of summer. You Tube
3.0
It is a well worn formula, but it works if you have the right combination of actors. Lariat
2.0
Their apathy apparently caught on, as the slack screenplay stumbles over loose ends, and director Baltasar Kormakur fails to find a consistent tone. News Review
3.0
It occasionally feels like it wants to play like a Tarantino film but is missing that auteurs masterful touches. Screen It
2.0
Almost everybody in this caper is crooked, apart from Washington and Wahlberg, who defy the films cynicism without offering much in its place. Independent
2.5
I really meant to at least like 2 Guns. But I couldnt. The movie just didnt make the extra effort. Rolling Stone
3.0
Washington and Wahlberg make this fairly flimsy material far more fun than it should be. The Wrap
3.0
Four decades after its initial release, William Friedkins Oscar sweeper The French Connection remains an electrifying achievement, drawing its high vo .. View London
3.1
Its a jumbled film with a lazy plot and poorly sketched action sequences, but the natural charm of its two stars, along with some colorful bit players .. News Day
3.0
Washington and Wahlberg have enough fast patter chemistry to ensure the inevitable sequel. Cs Monitor
1.9
Not every movie can come from the heart: This one is from the crotch.But whats left for the sequel New York Post
3.0
The action scenes look punishing but rarely advance the story, and Stig and Bobby are too smartor should beto fall for the frequent plot reversals. Film Journal International ..
3.0
Its screamingly implausible, but by this point your investment in the characters is likely to be enough to let that slide.That Blake Masters screenpla .. Az Central
2.5
Whats the old expression about putting lipstick on a pig 2 Guns, a busy and bullet riddled new action movie, has some mighty fine lipstick, but its st .. Boston
2.5
As the countdown clock plot ticks toward its conclusion, every tock moves the movie further into overplotted tedium. Npr
1.5
Sure, Wahlberg (Pain and Gain) is teamed up with Denzel Washington (Flight) here, but that doesnt make the flick twice as appealing, as you might expe ..
3.8
The studios, Universal Pictures and TriStar Pictures, have spared little expense in promoting the film, hoping to ensure 2 Guns succeeds where other r .. Toronto Star
2.0
Washington and Wahlberg are both fine actors in the right film but this isnt it. Daily Mail
3.5
I never would have gone to see this movie on my own initiative and my own $12. Salon
3.0
But it also feels like Walter Hill veteran action director and unofficial godfather of the squabbling buddy picture might approve of the stripped down .. Flim List
3.0
That it just about gets away with it is down to Kormakurs high energy and Wahlberg and Washingtons winning performances, but less plot and more playfu .. Eye For Film
4.0
The desert settings are spectacular and the final showdown involving a red Chevy convertible is tops.Sheer escapist entertainment.
2.5
What doesnt work is the absurdly convoluted plot thats so filled with nefarious complications and double crosses that it stops making any sense at all .. Susang Ranger
2.0
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2.0
Its all complete nonsense, entirely predictable and feels like it is going to last for ever. Express
3.0
Its a central dynamic with a carefully measured mixture of comedy and drama that never bores or disappoints.As such, neither does the film because Kor .. The Film Stage
3.1
The psychology, if you can call it that, regarding the characters motivations and entanglements is paper thin, the Achilles heel of the typical graphi .. Chicago Tribune
2.0
2 Guns review: buddy cops, slight of hand by MaryAnn Johanson Oddly took some advice not intended for movies: Be specific but not memorable.Be funny b .. Flickfilosopher
3.0
After a short time, the narrative slapstick becomes just a little repetitive and more than a little exhausting. The Irish Times
2.5
2 Guns presents itself to us as a fun, R rated action yarn, but I never got in on the fun. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
Its a good thing that Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg make for such an entertaining pair in the action movie 2 Guns, because otherwise its pretty .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Spider Man: Far From Home release date, cast, trailer, and everything else you need to know Feature Your first look at the Spider Man: Far From Home p .. Total Film
2.8
If you want any substance or entertainment beyond that leave 2 Guns on the rack. Lyles Movie Files
3.0
Wahlberg gives Washington levity; Washington gives Wahlberg resolve. Standard
2.5
Someone who doesnt have a frat boy mentality should have questioned this and deleted it from the final cut. Tony Medley
2.0
Banter, banter, banter. Its such fun being a tough guy and killing people. Detroit News
4.0
Analysis: Every once in a while, Hollywood delivers a late summer surprise, a movie thats such a no brainer, easy to sell high concept that you think ..
3.1
With its truth in advertising title and movie star charm, 2 Guns will probably connect with audiences; if so, its certainly sequel ripe. Groucho Reviews
2.5
2 Guns left me feeling worn out.Between the convoluted plot and a general nasty streak when it comes to violence, its a bit of an oppressive viewing e .. Aisle Seat
3.8
The action sequences are exciting without being excessive, and even for a comic book movie nothing is truly over the top (except, perhaps, its casuall .. Nj
2.5
Watching Washington work is never difficult and Wahlberg certainly keeps pace, but 2 Guns feels awfully scattered. Movie Habit
2.5
It was almost a year ago that veteran action filmmaker Tony Scott passed away at the age of 68. Oregon Live
3.0
What it lacks in robots and superheroes it more than makes up for in laughs, gunplay and personality. Film School Rejects
2.5
Just last year, Kormakur displayed a keen eye for character and style with Contraband, an exciting crime thriller that spread out the action across th .. Movies Tv Guide
4.0
Washington gets to wear prosthetic gold teeth to complete his look. The Age
4.0
...an occasionally comic and very violent action film with a wonderfully convoluted plot. Maki At The Movies
3.5
The breezy jazz wafting into the action scenes doesnt hurt the atmosphere either.
3.0
If Kormkur does manage to add something to the well worn 1980s buddy cop comedy, the problems here remain familiar. Cine Vue
4.0
Papi knows what Bobbys up to.This insult will have its consequences. Varia Gate
3.8
Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg in 2 Guns.2 Guns is a fun time at the movies. Three Movie Buffs
3.0
Interludes of ultra violence aside, its a brusque, slick and occasionally witty thriller that leaves no lasting impression whatsoever. Digital Spy
3.0
Its best to forget the plot and simply enjoy this bumpy, bullet ridden ride. Tamp A Bay
3.0
2 Guns is that rare popcorn flick that succeeds at being fun and breezy, and features just enough twists to entertain without getting too complicated. Flicks
3.8
This is what a star vehicle should be: a well written project that works without the big names but shines with them. Red Eye Chicago
3.0
In a summer awash with much sound and fury, signifying nothing, Ill take it. Stl Today
2.5
With the combined heat of its stars, 2 Guns should have had double impact, but Washington and Wahlberg are only doing this tango for cash. Stl Today
3.0
Since the pistoleros are so easily brought to life by superstars Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg, the answer wont leave much to the imagination. Cleve Land
3.0
Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg make a winning team in hunt for stash of cash. Cleve Land
2.0
When you are done, return your seatbacks and tray tables to their original, upright position. Screen Crush
4.0
What looks like a rather standard buddy action comedy is elevated by a smarter than normal script, skilful direction and surprisingly offhanded chemis .. Contact Music
3.5
2 Guns is a late summer season surprise. It also could have been much, much better. Film Racket
1.5
Cinema Kleenex in its most entertaining version, but cinema to use and throw away after all.
4.0
Its fast and funny and definitely the smartest action movie of the summer. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
The first pairing of Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington (two charismatic actors of different styles) and the entertaining, quote heavy screenplay fro .. Matts Movie Reviews
3.8
A buddy cop movie on steroids, 2 Guns fires off smart alecky one liners and bullets at equal rates as the stars make a convoluted and overwritten scri .. Sltrib
3.1
The flaws mostly belong to Kormakur, whose directorial style simply isnt up to par with the actors who manage to transcend the film.
2.0
The best scenes involve Washington and Wahlberg arguing and trying to get the better of each other. If youre a fan of either actor, youre likely to en .. The Film Pie
3.1
Blake Masters (TVs Brotherhood) offers up zingers for both actors to toss at each other, and while the story is a bit convoluted, the easy rapport bet .. Js Online
3.5
For a while, 2 Guns looks like its going to be a study in what separates the bad from the awful. The Dissolve
3.5
He talks fast, delivers well written one liners and has just enough old school comedy to keep your attention. Hollywood Chicago
2.0
Icelandic director Baltasar Kormakur has a relatively lucid visual eye that serves the action comedy genre well, but Blake Masters screenplay is bizar .. Cinemix Tape
3.8
As Washington and Wahlberg are off making their own jaunty, lighthearted comic buddy romp, the rest of Kormakurs violence soaked, R rated action adven .. Daily Herald
3.3
2 Guns amounts to little and feels too long at 109 minutes, but getting through it is enjoyable enough thanks to a charismatic cast, energetic directi .. Crave Online
2.0
Without them, director Baltasar Kormakurs willfully tangled and at times downright muddled modern day Western probably wouldnt have worked any better .. No La
3.0
Movie rule 12: Mistrust anything bearing a 2 in its title particularly when its not a sequel. But 2 Guns proves a totally unexpected exception. Metro
3.1
2 Guns certainly doesnt reinvent the buddy cop action flick genre, but it does play to its strengths without taking itself too seriously, which is whe .. Scene Stealers
2.0
The actions competent but workmanlike, the performances mannered but lacking zip. The Ooh Tray
4.5
Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg are perfectly matched as mis matched buddies in a violent, funny and entertaining action comedy. Film 4
4.5
Its a slick piece of escapism that gets by largely on its star power not a bad thing when that star power is Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. Bowling Green Daily News
2.5
No one needs to walk away from 2 Guns pondering its great existential questions.Just keep us from brainlessly counting the guns. Streaming Quickflix
2.5
Despite its A list stars, 2 Guns is a subpar B movie shoot em up thats lackadaisical, cynical and slow. Seattle Times
3.5
Its going to take more than one film to offset the extreme suckage of this summers movies, but the crime caper 2 Guns is a good start. Jam! Movies
3.1
2 Guns had the potential to be something decent, particularly with its leads and good sense of humor, but the foundation is cracked and flawed, and un ..
2.5
By the end, the ambitious concept behind the ending ends up blowing up into a mess of script components and bad story ideas. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.8
The biggest guns this action flick brandishes are stars Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg who have very different acting styles that work surprising .. Denver Post
3.0
Temperamentally, its closest analogue this summer may be Furious 6, but where that movie was turgid and lazy, this one is fleet footed and a blast. Film Blather
1.0
The worst directed action film since Guillermo del Toros Pacific Rim...yet another serving of action mulch where you simply do not care where the bull .. Tiny Url
3.0
It is an uneasy mix, but the stars own the fizzy dialogue with such brio, electricity and pure charisma that they provide the real explosive power. Movie Mom
1.0
This could be any buddy flick made in the past five years, with the chemistry between Washington and Wahlberg offering the only flicker of excitement. Entertainment Time
5.0
2 Guns is laugh out loud funny, armrest and jaw clenching intense and simply put the best action movie done in a long time. Tri City Herald
3.0
Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg have both made far more interesting movies than this but Im not sure theyve ever enjoyed a partnership as much. Daily Star
4.0
Its obviously violent but nothings gratuitous.The actor chemistry, as well as the overall pacing, timing, and tension, is always topnotch. Theepoch Times
3.8
What these two crooks dont know is that each is operating undercover. Qc Times
2.0
You know you may be in for a dud when they dont even spend any time coming up with a snappier title for a summer action film than simply 2 GUNS.But it .. Reel Talk Online
3.5
Theres pleasure to be had in that and the jazzed out way Washington saunters in it.Hes best when hes in a fedora and sunglasses, when a movie doesnt n .. Grant Land
3.0
It may not have an original thought in its head, but it has Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg, and they sell the hell out of it. Blog Bullz Eye
2.5
Guns , a jokey bloody action comedy that could use more jokes and less blood. Wp Me
2.0
Pity that the filmmakers lacked the courage to go all the way in their genre bending. Honey Cutts Hollywood
3.0
With better honed gags and a director willing to take more visual risks, this could be an A grade thriller. Sky
3.0
Can you have an entertaining time while watching a film you know isnt great I suppose you can, in a so bad its good kind of way. Mac Guff
2.5
An unremarkable, standard issue shoot em up that rests entirely on the charisma of its two stars. Miami
3.0
The climax unfolds with all the grace of a herd of bulls storming through a Mexican standoff. Willamette Week
3.5
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0.5
If were being honest, Baltasar Kormkurs 2 Guns beats present day Walter Hill at his own game. Film.com
3.0
Generic, by the numbers buddy action flicks dont come much more generic than this forgettable project. Metro Times
2.0
A fairly indistinct Tex Mex time filler that soon gets lost amid memories of cooler, dustier, sweatier tear ups. Little White Lies
2.5
Just when our leads are about to blow up a building they bicker about doughnuts and though on the surface this sounds like it might be quite funny, it .. Hey U Guys
3.0
2 Guns doesnt delve into any unexplored territory, but it delivers precisely what the it promises, shootouts and wise cracks.
3.0
But its good fun, builds to a relatively satisfying conclusion, and is made all the more watchable thanks to its mis matched leads. Standard Net Au
3.0
More important, Wahlberg and Washington seem to be enjoying themselves which lends this dark, graphic and vulgar film a sense of sinister fun as it bl .. O Canada
4.0
The wonderful thing about Denzel Washington is that hes not only the greatest black actor of them all, but he doesnt take convoluted plots like this t .. Birmingham Mail
2.5
... There are two reasons why 2 Guns is one of the more entertaining action comedies in recent years: Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. Stardem
3.1
Chemistry is just as important in buddy movies as it is in romantic comedies, and Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg have it.They may not be Spencer .. Twin Cities
2.0
The pairing is so good that you feel like youre watching a sequel in a well established franchise and the pairing contains the essence of a good 1980s .. The Popcorn Junkie
2.0
Director Baltasar Kormakur delivers action thats brutal yet lacking in visceral force, broad yet not distinct or clear enough to have any lasting impa .. Oc Register
2.5
Or it might be the kind of movie you fall asleep to after a six pack.I realize this isnt exactly a ringing endorsement. Blogs Houston Press
3.3
is a fun, gritty, action buddy comedy action thriller and feels like it could have been lifted straight out of the 90s. The Hollywood Outsider
3.0
Everyone seems to be having a grand time, and yet it doesnt feel unduly indulgent. Mania.com
4.5
As they decide what to do, Stig shoots Bobby in the arm, only to discover afterward that hes a DEA agent. KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
3.5
Indeed the films finest achievement is to not take itself seriously. Fox News
3.8
Other performances may be more gripping in the moment, but the core of relatable vulnerability and flawed humanity Seyfried brings lends the film a la .. The Movie Report
2.0
Its just a completely forgettable, wholly inconsequential cinematic Twinkie. Cines Nark
3.8
While the movie is being sold as more of a drama, I felt it was a funny action comedy, and Kormakur is always hitting the right tone for the scene.Wit .. Dc5
2.5
Director Baltasar Kormakur keeps the dialog snappy and the action peppy. American Profile
4.5
With Washington and Wahlberg sparking off each other splendidly, 2 Guns works best when it is channelling the playful spirit of such 1980s buddy movie .. Movie Talk
2.5
But its story and gritty look give off a feeling of cinematic deja vu. Rss Feeds Usa Today
3.5
Two hours of brainless action packed with some great laughs and featuring two actors clearly enjoying their time together. Big Hollywood
3.1
The films plot does tend to get unnecessarily complicated and you have to pay attention as alliances change and double crosses crop up like corn in Ju .. Jc Online
1.5
It doesnt work at all but it also works completely, you know Perfect for a dumb August afternoon. The Coast
2.0
If youre looking for some mindless escapism and can get past head in a duffel bag level violence, go ahead and pull the trigger on 2 Guns. Events Austin 360
4.5
Its a tremendously entertaining tale, with the added bonus of being genuinely funny even if you do think my read of the subtext is BS. Topless Robot
2.0
Ultimately a waste of unexpected chemistry between Wahlberg and Washington. Movies About
2.8
The makers of this movie clearly have a dilemma if they go for a sequel. Tucson Weekly
3.1
A standard connect the dots heist plot elevated by its Wahlberg/Washington star power. Atlantic City Weekly
3.5
Washington and Wahlberg, however, are charismatic and wildly entertaining (I found myself actually hoping for a sequel.) Ladue News
4.4
And I was fine with that as the movie begs for a sequel, if for no other reason than to see if Washington and Wahlberg can get that chemistry thing ri .. News Gazette
1.3
A remarkably unengaging adventure, given its incessant attempt at overstimulation. Aalbc It
3.5
Washington & Wahlberg drop wisecracks and bad guys from one side of the Mexican border to the other in this playful cop buddy action thriller. Screen Wize
3.8
2 Guns wont do anything to endear itself to those who fear a rising tide of violence in Hollywood movies, but at least the caliber of writing matches .. National Post
3.0
In a summer when so many of the hype heavy movies turned out to be big budget bores, its refreshing when a movie like 2 Guns achieves its admittedly m .. Fort Worth Star-Telegram/D ..
3.8
In a summer movie season where everyone is trying to top one another with ever more outlandish visual effects and IMAX 3D setpieces, theres a relaxed .. Madison Movie
2.5
While theres nothing much special about 2 Guns, at least its an honest and heartfelt effort at tapping into the 80s style of dumb, big bromantic actio .. Co Ed
2.5
For each amusing exchange, theres a gratuitous scene that dampens the proceedings. One of the worst involves the torture of chickens. Feeds Boston
0.5
This is what some summer movies should be like clever in a stupid way, and stupid in a clever way.
4.0
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