The Other Guys (2010)

Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops whom they idolize -- only things don't quite go as planned.

Director:

Adam McKay

Writers:

Adam McKay, Chris Henchy

Stars:

Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Derek Jeter

3 wins & 14 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Will Ferrell	...	Allen Gamble
Derek Jeter	...	Himself
Mark Wahlberg	...	Terry Hoitz
Eva Mendes	...	Dr. Sheila Gamble
Michael Keaton	...	Captain Gene Mauch
Larnell Stovall	...	Rasta
Jalil Jay Lynch	...	Rasta
Roy T. Anderson	...	Rasta
Ray Stevenson	...	Roger Wesley
Samuel L. Jackson	...	P.K. Highsmith
Andrew Secunda	...	Press Conference Reporter
Sara Chase	...	Press Conference Reporter
Dwayne Johnson	...	Christopher Danson
David Gideon	...	Mayor
Joshua Church	...	Hot Dog Guy (as Josh Church)

Storyline

Terry Hoitz's past mistakes in the line of duty and Allen Gamble's reluctance to take risks have landed them the roles of the "Other Guys", disgraced New York City police detectives relegated to filling out paperwork for cocky hero cops Danson and Highsmith. The mismatched duo must look past their differences when they take on a high-profile investigation of shady capitalist David Ershon and attempt to fill the shoes of the notoriously reckless officers they idolize.

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Plot Keywords:

detective | new york city | police | investigation | capitalist | 

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Taglines:

When the cops are busy... Our only hope is...

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, language, violence and some drug material

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 August 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

The B Team

Filming Locations:

9 Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$100,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$35,543,162 (USA) (6 August 2010)

Gross:

$119,219,978 (USA) (12 November 2010)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures, Gary Sanchez Productions, Mosaic

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min 116 min (unrated)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the movie poster, Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell have the same badge number of 10712.

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Goofs

When Allen's wife crosses the street dressed as her mother to come talk to him, Allen's dark ear piece is visible during their conversation.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Narrator: In New York City there's a fine line between law and chaos. On that line live Danson and Highsmith.

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Crazy Credits

An outtake between Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg at the restaurant plays after the end credits.

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Connections

References Miami Vice (1984)

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Soundtracks

Top Down
Written by Swizz Beatz (as Kasseem Dean), Roger Hatcher, Major Lance and Eric McCaine
Performed by Swizz Beatz
Courtesy of Motown Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
Contains a sample of "Girl Come on Home"
Performed by Major Lance
Courtesy of Stax Records
Under license from Concord Music Group, Inc.

User Reviews

Laughs at all ages!!

I saw the film with my 60-year-old mom and my teenage son and we all cracked up throughout the film--sometimes at different things and to different degrees. That's touching a true cross-section!! Although the latter 1/3 of the movie isn't quite as funny as the first 2/3, it still brought the laughs. I can't imagine why anyone who enjoyed Will Ferrell in Anchorman, Talladega Nights, and Step Brothers would give this movie anything below 7 stars.

Maybe the reviewer who said that everyone didn't get the comic references was on to something...although I can't imagine why people wouldn't. There are humorous references about modern technology, sports, pimpin', geriatrics, !! Who can't find something in one of those to laugh at?!? lol

I say DEFINITELY check it out for yourself! I needed a good laugh and I got one...even some true tears of laughter.