I always think Will Ferrell does his best work, when he’s not doing some kid friendly movie, and in particular he does really good stuff with Adam McKay (Writer / Director) . And The Other Guys is no exception.
The Other Guys is about 2 cop’s who spend most of their days behind desks as opposed to solving crime and kickin’ bad guy ass. When 2 of the most idolised cops in the the city (Samuel L Jackson and Dwayne Johnson, yup, The Rock) take a fall from grace (!) Allen Gamble (Ferrell) and Terry Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg) attempt to step up to the plate and finally get out from behind the desk and start kickin ass and solving crimes. Besides that there’s the subplot of failed relationships and an obsession with peacocks and that’s it. Nothing to taxing on the mind at all.
I really like Adam McKay’s work and when he and Ferrell team up, it’s always a good thing. While The Other Guys isn’t along the slapstick lines of Step Brothers, it is a movie that will certainly raise a number of laughs. There might even be a popcorn choking moment or 2 included. Some highlights for me, were certainly the near silent fight at a funeral and more or less anytime Mark Wahlberg is on screen.
Wahlberg really blows Ferrell off the screen here in every time the 2 appear together, which is for most of the movie. Wahlberg’s character has this brilliant anger within, which is constantly being brought to the surface and as a result, any time Mike Hoitz starts talking, it quickly turns into rage induced shouting, which is, as mentioned, really funny. Ferrell on the other hand plays the, what some might deem the good cop. He’s a bit more laid back compared to the Martin Riggs inspired Hoitz, and he’s the one who’s more at home dotting his i’s and crossing his t’s. Essentially he’s geek cop, but at times he exhibits the bad ass (wait for the brilliant scene with Steve Coogan) and Ferrell delivers this as well as his co-star, but whatever it is about Wahlberg, he is genuinely brilliant in a role like this. As for the rest of the cast, well they do an admirable job, and it’s great to see Michael Keaton back on the big screen, although he’s not exactly breaking a sweat as the Captain!
So, there are plenty of laughs and Adam McKay delivers on the big set pieces as well. While many comedies save a few bucks with very little action scenes, McKay is an exception and there is an absolutely brilliant opening chase that normally would never feature in a comedy. On the downside, The Other Guys doesn’t deliver non-stop laughs. On occasion it slows right down to a near grinding halt and you might find yourself a little bored. But, it quickly picks up the pace again and gets back on track. While it’s not a major gripe, it is noticeable. Other than a couple of pacing issues, The Other Guys will certainly bring a smile to your face and is well worth a watch!
The Other Guys is about 2 cop’s who spend most of their days behind desks as opposed to solving crime and kickin’ bad guy ass. When 2 of the most idolised cops in the the city (Samuel L Jackson and Dwayne Johnson, yup, The Rock) take a fall from grace (!) Allen Gamble (Ferrell) and Terry Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg) attempt to step up to the plate and finally get out from behind the desk and start kickin ass and solving crimes. Besides that there’s the subplot of failed relationships and an obsession with peacocks and that’s it. Nothing to taxing on the mind at all.
I really like Adam McKay’s work and when he and Ferrell team up, it’s always a good thing. While The Other Guys isn’t along the slapstick lines of Step Brothers, it is a movie that will certainly raise a number of laughs. There might even be a popcorn choking moment or 2 included. Some highlights for me, were certainly the near silent fight at a funeral and more or less anytime Mark Wahlberg is on screen.
Wahlberg really blows Ferrell off the screen here in every time the 2 appear together, which is for most of the movie. Wahlberg’s character has this brilliant anger within, which is constantly being brought to the surface and as a result, any time Mike Hoitz starts talking, it quickly turns into rage induced shouting, which is, as mentioned, really funny. Ferrell on the other hand plays the, what some might deem the good cop. He’s a bit more laid back compared to the Martin Riggs inspired Hoitz, and he’s the one who’s more at home dotting his i’s and crossing his t’s. Essentially he’s geek cop, but at times he exhibits the bad ass (wait for the brilliant scene with Steve Coogan) and Ferrell delivers this as well as his co-star, but whatever it is about Wahlberg, he is genuinely brilliant in a role like this. As for the rest of the cast, well they do an admirable job, and it’s great to see Michael Keaton back on the big screen, although he’s not exactly breaking a sweat as the Captain!
So, there are plenty of laughs and Adam McKay delivers on the big set pieces as well. While many comedies save a few bucks with very little action scenes, McKay is an exception and there is an absolutely brilliant opening chase that normally would never feature in a comedy. On the downside, The Other Guys doesn’t deliver non-stop laughs. On occasion it slows right down to a near grinding halt and you might find yourself a little bored. But, it quickly picks up the pace again and gets back on track. While it’s not a major gripe, it is noticeable. Other than a couple of pacing issues, The Other Guys will certainly bring a smile to your face and is well worth a watch!
