The Other Guys

  • 2010


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79 % Certified-fresh
$ 1 Million
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Positive Reviews 110
Negative reviews 7
Average Rating 3.5/5
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4.5
So a good Will Ferrell movie, like the inspired buddy cop comedy The Other Guys, gloms together enough clever riffs and random funny business to overc .. Av Club
4.5
Neither has made a funnier movie than 2004s Anchorman, and Ferrell is never funnier than when hes directed by Adam McKay. Den Of Geek
4.5
Neither has made a funnier movie than 2004s Anchorman, and Ferrell is never funnier than when hes directed by Adam McKay. Den Of Geek
4.2
Even when its silly and bent, a blast of pure popcorn goofiness, it doesnt have to be just silly; it can express something quirky and resonant about t .. EW
3.0
But all of thats a small ish price to pay to watch Ferrells singular and witty absurdity unspool onscreen. Common Sense Media
3.0
The comedy is a bit of a mixed bag since some gags fall flat but theres is more than enough gags that work to craft a pretty funny film. We Got This Covered
3.1
Awash in tropes it seems only halfheartedly interested in reproducing or skewering, the film loses sight of its primary strength, engaging in runtime ..
1.5
As a play on testosterone fueled cop flicks The Other Guys is amusing but fairly obvious. Screen Daily
4.5
Like all of McKays movies, The Other Guys isnt really about the plot. Collider
4.0
Nimbly blending comedy and action with an affectionate slo mo nod to John Woo McKay does his best work to date here, and though the picture could have .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
The Other Guys opens strongly and front loads its best gags into the first third of the film.
4.0
The result is a fast punching farce with a serious devotion to the random. E Film Critic
3.0
The Other Guys is one of the funnier films of the summer, but it would have been immeasurably improved if it had discovered a sense of purpose before .. Telegraph
3.5
But here the filmmakers are in fine fettle, which goes a long way to make much of the low brow silliness and slapstick infectious.This latest gambit s ..
3.0
Skewers the action genre while also finding room for sheer madness.
3.5
That doesnt quite make up for the movie being too disorganized to achieve its potential, but counts for something. Cinema Blend
3.0
Unimpeded by logic, continuity or taste, Will Ferrell movies run by a unique set of rules. Ny Daily News
3.0
Overall I found the film sporadically funny, with a lot of chuckles sprinkled throughout and the occasional laugh out loud moment. Screen Rant
2.5
Instead of communicating excitement, they feel like a good opportunity for a washroom break. The Globe And Mail
2.5
Theres a fine line between stupid comedy thats actually pretty smart and stupid comedy thats just dumb, and The Other Guys crosses the line into realm .. Philly
3.5
Somebody didnt pack enough comedy for this long trip the punchlines in the movies second half are often callbacks to jokes you may not fondly remember .. Village Voice
3.8
Fortunately, The Other Guys has a better grip on whats funny, exhibits solid comedic timing, and is generally more entertaining than tedious. ReelViews
3.8
When the movie focuses on Terry and Allen and their banter, the movie is hilarious, and happily, this is quite often.Unfortunately, director and co wr .. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
This is the fourth feature that Will Ferrell and writer director Adam McKay have collaborated on, and once again they deliver laugh out loud if ultima .. Chicago Reader
3.1
The heroic pairs exploits and clever sight gags kick off the film and set a raucous comic tone that the movie doesnt maintain.Ferrell plays mild manne .. Usa Today
1.3
(Its not surprising to note, then, that the film fares best in its newsroom based sequences, as such moments are rife with quotable, laugh out loud fu .. Reel Film Reviews
3.5
The humor in this film runs the gamut from silly slapstick humor to smart social commentary. Lariat
3.5
In general, the films style of humor, which careens from absurdism to slapstick to satire, pushes all my buttons.It makes me laugh. Eric Ds Nider
3.8
This is easily one of the years funniest movies and another triumph for McKay. News Review
3.5
The Other Guys also features one of the funniest death scenes in recent memory.Youll know it when you see it. Screen It
2.0
The laughs dry up, however, once the silly heroics kick in, the mayhem and car chases reducing it to exactly the formulaic twaddle it set out to tease .. Independent
4.0
By the end, we realise that this is the only blockbuster this summer that we hope will spark a sequel. Shadows On The Wall
3.5
A conventional genre framework allows Adam McKay to latch on to a more directly satirical idea; in this case, the way big stakes financial crime gets .. Pop Matters
3.0
Its not enough to describe Dead Man as simply an anti western; its an iconoclastic deconstruction of late 19th Century American values and mores, many .. Pop Matters
3.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
3.0
The film also has weird Michael Moore style info credits at the end, lecturing on Ponzi schemes and the financial crisis, suggesting either a misguide .. View London
2.5
If Coogan has ever been funny in any American movie, Ive missed it. New York Post
4.0
You gotta let me fly!.Like last years The Hangover, this dumb movie is pretty damn smart. Film Journal International ..
3.8
Its as much about thrilling audiences as it is about getting yuks from them. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
What seems like another desperate adventure in stunt casting turns out to be a combustible comic bounty. Boston
3.0
In a movie, the reality of characters and story has to take precedence, or it did before modern comedians joined forces with computer games and short .. Smh
3.5
This last factor may actually be what makes the film work more than it doesnt. Mountain X
4.5
Wahlbergs smitten awe turns what could have been dirty into something sweetly naughty.
2.5
Positively epic, and so is the repeat factor.None of this would really matter if The Other Guys didnt have considerably more promise than most such mo .. Toronto Star
5.0
McKay will cheerfully sacrifice narrative and character consistency for a joke. Guardian
4.0
Whenever Ferrell and Wahlberg arent on screen together, the movie loses a bit of its extraordinary appeal.Explosions, car chases and other action shot .. Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
James Kendrick James Kendrick offers, exclusively on Qnetwork, over 2,500 reviews on a wide range of films. Q Network
3.0
Im glad I saw that first half hour, but in terms of wasted comic potential its the most disappointing picture of the year. Daily Mail
3.0
Despite the occasional dose of McFerrellian ridiculousness, The Other Guys never hits the peaks of the duos previous collaborationstheres just a bit t .. Slate
3.5
There are plenty of cruel lines and refreshingly little overt sentiment, but this is a film that will engage your emotions as well as getting your pul .. Eye For Film
2.5
Mendes is outstanding and manages to balance the humour with a perfectly pitched naturalist performance.
3.5
Youll miss some gags but since most of them arent really connected to the resolution of the story so you could actually stop and get some candy while .. Movies
4.5
Mendes in particular proves her mettle and shows a self aware sense of humor as the accomplished, foxy physician/ex Knicks dancer that nobody can beli .. Movies
5.0
Its one of the joys of a film with no ambition other than to entertain that it leaves its knottier impulses to our imagination. Time
3.0
The latest Will Ferrell vehicle is a broadly amusing, eminently watchable odd couple romp with few surprises but some decent laughs along the way. Express
3.1
As with the war film goof Tropic Thunder, you wonder if a smaller, scruffier looking version of the same movie would have yielded bigger comic payoffs .. Chicago Tribune
3.0
Its quirky little details like these that make their comedies so unique, but unfortunately, a lot of the films funnier moments happen in the first act .. Bullz-Eye
4.5
Wahlbergs smitten awe turns what could have been dirty into something sweetly naughty. Flickfilosopher
2.5
The Other Guys isnt quite able to redeem the genre, although it delivers a number of laughs over its first 45 minutes. Las Vegas Weekly
4.0
Just when you think its another so so episode, we have a reminder of the potential of Grimm . Total Film
4.0
But resolution issues notwithstanding The Other Guys still marks a solid upgrade over Step Brothers in the McKay Ferrell pantheon and is arguably thei .. Hollywood
0.5
Compiled with more than 40 hours of interviews with Coach Wooden, learn about the man behind the coach. Tony Medley
2.8
The filmmakers arent confident enough to make their Ponzi scheme MacGuffin stick, and whats left is a series of obligatory shoot outs and car chases, .. Coles Mithey
3.8
Skyline looks intriguing and Drive Angry 3D looks like it could be a cool violent action thriller.
3.5
The Other Guys will not teach you anything. It will not better you as a human being. What it will do is make you laugh very, very hard for just shy of .. Hit Fix
3.8
Then again, this movie is all about the laughs, and there were enough of them here for my taste.The Other Guys celebrates not the macho action heroes .. Aisle Seat
3.0
And right indeed they are in The Other Guys, a recklessly funny ripping of well worn cop movie cliches. Herald Sun
3.1
That doesnt, in this economy, make it a prime destination movie, well worth two tickets and a box of popcorn.But for a stupid summer comedy, itll do. Nj
3.8
The last comedy I can think of that felt remotely like this in terms of scope might be Tropic Thunder..If I have one beef with the picture and its min .. Oregon Live
3.5
Its a gleeful, big budget, action adventure buddy comedy that starts out hilarious, falls flat occasionally and loses a little momentum towards the en .. The Age
3.5
The Other Guys is nothing more than an escapist action comedy, but it has some solid laughs and manages to keep the story moving in ways that dont mak .. Maki At The Movies
3.5
The lack of austerity certainly isnt a tragedy and actually works to further the effect of the hilarious cameos and surprisingly impressive action seq ..
3.0
After a string of largely mirth free months at the multiplex, this might well be a late entry as one of the comedies of the summer. Mirror
3.8
Although this movie is far better than Step Brothers, it never reaches the heights of Anchorman. Three Movie Buffs
2.0
Dont leave till they have all rolled.In the end, its the writing, and Ferrells and Wahlbergs performances which make this film. Abc
3.0
Well worth seeing for the barrage of genuine laugh out loud moments in its first half, The Other Guys is an example of a movie that peters out by conf .. Digital Spy
3.0
But such topical provocation has been missing from commercial American comedy for a very long time, and The Other Guys is no exception. Ny Times
2.5
Sure, itll make you laugh here and there, but it wont make you care. Dustin Put Man
4.2
Its enjoyable enough, but the real highlights of the movie come in the asides, the quirks and a few actorly grace notes. Ar Kansas Online
4.4
On the surface, little of The Other Guys makes sense, but who needs a coherent story when you can be set adrift on comic bliss Larsen On Film
3.1
The Other Guys is a buddy cop action comedy pairing Will Ferrell with Mark Wahlberg as b list New York cops who cant do anything right, but manage to .. Christianity Today
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
3.0
Its not awful, not great, with enough laughs to keep you watching but too many dud jokes to be satisfying. Hollywood And Fine
3.2
The madness is well executed by the cast, with Ferrell and Wahlberg making for a marvelous comedic duo. Brian Or Ndorf
3.8
Its a cheeky concept for an action comedy and, in the hands of director Adam McKay, its a pretty funny one too. Big Picture Big Sound
3.1
A marvelous blend of over the top hijinks and background, blink and youll miss it humor, The Other Guys is that rare comedy that should have no proble ..
3.8
This is their chance to impress.I think I suffer from biopolar disorder when it comes to Will Ferrell comedies. The Film Pie
4.0
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg have terrific chemistry and impeccable comic timing. Nyc Movie Guru
3.1
Ferrell hams it up while Wahlberg plays it straight, fitting in perfectly with the skewed sensibility. Js Online
3.5
But even with the confusion and failed gags, director Adam McKay always knows how to regain your attention, with some serious action. Shockya
3.8
So its kind of inevitable that this latest attempt to poke fun at this kind of movie by writer director Adam McKay and funnyman Will Ferrell doesnt fe .. Montreal Film Journal
3.0
Will Ferrell: comedy genius or exasperating loudmouth with all the appeal of an attention seeking five year old Sky
4.5
What could be seen as a simple buddy cop comedy in 2010 isnt so simple today. Solzy At The Movies
3.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
3.1
Through it all, Ferrell is as Ferrell does. Hes a non sequitur with frizz. Chron
3.1
Rather, its a whole genre.And even if the genuinely funny punch lines grow thinner the longer the movie goes, if The Other Guys does nothing else, it .. No La
4.0
But its hard not to split your sides laughing at the crazy action, inventive non sequiturs and comical surprises (you dont see Will Ferrell driving co .. Metro
2.5
The action scenes are staged awkwardly, the actors seem like theyre just buying time until the next zinger lands, the ending doesnt ratchet the stakes .. Scene Stealers
3.0
This is the comedy that many of Ferrells fans will appreciate, with a talented cast and a solid script peppered with some truly laugh out loud moments .. Bowling Green Daily News
4.0
All the statistics are handy to know, but is it really the place of a silly comedy to educate audiences.What it really teaches us is that documentaria .. Streaming Quickflix
3.0
In a candidly retro romance, hers is a quintessentially modern performance, minimalist in style and maximalist in impact. Wsj
2.5
One of the biggest problems overall, besides the lack of comedy, was the lack of story.
2.8
The problem: the following hour isnt nearly as funny, or even as clever.The screenplay doesnt have enough gas, resorting to recycled jokes wrapped aro .. From The Balcony
4.0
And the ricocheting one liners rise above even the most clamorous mayhem. M Tv
3.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. New York Time Out
2.5
They try to cross Lethal Weapon with Naked Gun but miss on both. Youll laugh at Ferrell, just not enough. The Scorecard Review
3.5
Its got all the analytical riffs on nonsense, exasperated yelling, random and weird stuff.They do that thing where they explore weird stuff at length .. Can Mag
3.8
The Other Guys is the sort of movie that generates some of its best jokes quietly in the background or as quick hit throwaway lines, while other terri .. Miami
4.4
Adam McKay and Will Ferrell approach comedy by throwing various gags at the audience and hope more of them work than not.Their latest collaboration, T .. Illinois Times
4.5
Unlike Vice, though, The Other Guys isnt all darker political drama all the time. The Spool
5.0
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1.5
The rationale must have been that sexual tension in a homosocial environment would seem a lot less gay if these characters could kick some ass. Critics Notebook
4.4
Director McKay once again proves himself a master of comedy, with an added bonus of successfully staging some great action set pieces. Crazed Fan Boy
3.0
The Other Guys is a goof; a happily disposable yukfest that never pretends to be other than that, yet manages to surprise in the sharpness of its scri .. The Diva Review
1.3
A buddy cop movie that does not work as finely as it should considering its actors. .
4.0
Explosive action sequences collide with polished one liners and some amusing supporting performances. Liver Pool Echo
3.5
But with everyone in place, the hit and miss gags from Ferrell are easier to bear and the film proves remarkably funny more often than not. Blu Ray Ign
3.5
But I never expected this to be a good movie.I just expected it to be funny. Cines Nark
3.8
This is usually the point where I throw in the towel and patiently wait for what should be a delicious outtake reel.Disappointment again. Sign On Sandiego
3.0
The Other Guys probably would be a better movie without the explosions and chases because its strength clearly lies in the onscreen performers. Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
4.4
The Other Guys takes this summers crown for best and most quotable comedy. The Movie Kit
4.0
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3.8
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5.0
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3.0
Surprisingly, because I did go in with low expectations, I found myself laughing pretty much throughout. Including a couple of belly laughs. Orcasound
3.5
If youre seeking an inspired new take on the buddy cop genre, though, youre in for a crushing disappointment: Other Guys is all about the spoof and go .. Contra Costa Times
4.0
Thats not to say that the buddy movie doesnt provide some fertile ground for continued comedy mishaps, because it does. What Culture
3.5
It builds on classic action sequences weve all seen before cars ploughing through buses, high speed chases and so on but does so from the perspective .. Ign



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