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Release Date:
10 April 2009 (USA)
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Right now, the world needs a hero.
Plot:
Bi-polar mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can't bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective, is recruited to close the case. | full synopsis
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1 nomination
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Apatow & Universal Grab Three Aziz Ansari Pitches
(From Reel Loop. 24 November 2009, 6:13 AM, PST)
Mall Cops coming to TV
(From AOL - TVSquad. 23 November 2009, 6:29 AM, PST)
(From Reel Loop. 24 November 2009, 6:13 AM, PST)
Mall Cops coming to TV
(From AOL - TVSquad. 23 November 2009, 6:29 AM, PST)
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The new, darker Seth
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Seth Rogen | ... | Ronnie Barnhardt |
 | Ray Liotta | ... | Detective Harrison |
 | Michael Peña | ... | Dennis |
 | Anna Faris | ... | Brandi |
 | Dan Bakkedahl | ... | Mark |
 | Jesse Plemons | ... | Charles |
 | John Yuan | ... | John Yuen |
| Matt Yuan | ... | Matt Yuen |
| Celia Weston | ... | Mom |
 | Collette Wolfe | ... | Nell |
| Randy Gambill | ... | Pervert |
| Alston Brown | ... | Bruce |
| Cody Midthunder | ... | D-Rock |
| Deborah Brown | ... | Female Reporter (as Debra-Jayne Brown) |
| Aziz Ansari | ... | Saddamn |
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Rated R for pervasive language, graphic nudity, drug use, sexual content and violence.
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86 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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USA:R (certificate #45064) |
Australia:MA |
Ireland:16 |
UK:15 |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
Canada:18A |
Finland:K-15 |
Iceland:16 |
Argentina:16 |
Singapore:R21 |
Netherlands:16 |
Singapore:M18 (edited version)
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The role of Detective Harrison was originally written for Danny McBride. He had to turn it down however due to commitment to other projects. Ray Liotta then got the part.
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Revealing mistakes: When Seth (Ronnie) is doing his monologue in the background when he's looking at himself in the mirror (right after the bench press scene), it is obvious there is a different person looking into the bogus mirror because his body movements are not consistent with his reflection.
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References The Foot Fist Way (2006)
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Super Freek (Remix)
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A Note Regarding SpoilersIs "Observe and Report" based on a book?
What is the song playing in Brandis car as she drives into the parking lot?
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Most actors, if they want to have a lengthy career, have to prove their versatility (Johnny Depp, for example). 'Observe and Report' marks a big step for Seth Rogen; as opposed to his good-natured, man-child teddy bear image from 'Knocked Up' and 'Zack and Miri Make an Porno', O&R sees Seth playing a bi-polar mall cop determined to save his workplace from a serial streaker. While this film has the same basic idea as 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop', 'Observe and Report' treads much darker territory. Rogen is excellent as Ronnie Barnhardt, who is rude to most people, yet is still kind of likable and ia infatuated with Brandi (Anna Faris) the blonde makeup consultant, even having sex with her when she's virtually unconscious.
The thing that sticks out in this movie is the violence, which is brutal at times. Like Robert De Niro in 'Taxi Driver' (which this film has been compared to) Rogen turns into a self-made vigilante with no qualms about using force to get what he wants. Towards the end, as he trains himself for his job, Rogen provides a 'Dark Knight'-style voice-over, perhaps foreshadowing his role as the Green Hornet.
The best thing about this movie is the ending. While some comedies can falter under an overly-sentimental finish, 'Observe and Report' manages to keep its nihlistic tone while wrapping up the loose ends to everyone's satisfaction.