POSITIVES…
Without any doubt, the chemistry and banter between Will Smith as Detective Mike Lowry and Martin Lawrence as Detective Marcus Burnett is what makes this movie as entertaining as it is.
There are some comedy bits between Mike and Marcus throughout the movie that are just fun to watch.
They aren’t the only ones in the cast that helps keep the movie enjoyable. Gotta show some recognition to Joe Pantoliano, Paola Nuñez, Alexander Ludwig, Vanessa Hudgens, Jacob Scipio, and Kate del Castillo.
Premise and plot progression is effectively engaging enough to see it all the way through.
Movie tries to throw you off guard with some plot reveals and surprises, and whether you did or didn’t see them coming, they were pretty solidly done in my book.
Action sequences are pretty entertaining to watch too.
I gotta say though, that the most memorable action set pieces in this movie are the chase sequences. Exciting enough to ignore some believability factors.
Speaking of chases… the Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo. Cool car. Cool stunts involving said cool car.
NEGATIVES…
It’s a movie that doesn’t stray too far from the familiar, so it can feel derivative and cliche at times.
Plot conveniences. Hello again.
Whether it’s a silly action beat or a stupid character plot development, your suspension of disbelief might just break.
The movie’s sense of humor doesn’t always work.
Charles Melton’s character. Almost everything they tried to do with his character was just a miss.
P.S….
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