R.I.P.D. (2013)

A recently slain cop joins a team of undead police officers working for the Rest in Peace Department and tries to find the man who murdered him.

Director:

Robert Schwentke

Writers:

Phil Hay (screenplay by), Matt Manfredi (screenplay by)

Stars:

Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Bridges, Mary-Louise Parker

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeff Bridges	...	Roy
Ryan Reynolds	...	Nick
Kevin Bacon	...	Hayes
Mary-Louise Parker	...	Proctor
Stephanie Szostak	...	Julia
James Hong	...	Nick's Avatar
Marisa Miller	...	Roy's Avatar
Robert Knepper	...	Stanley Nawicki
Mike O'Malley	...	Elliot
Devin Ratray	...	Pulaski
Larry Joe Campbell	...	Officer Murphy
Michael Coons	...	Detective in Locker Room
Christina Everett	...	R.I.P.D. Evidence Clerk
Michael Tow	...	R.I.P.D. Evidence Clerk
Lonnie Farmer	...	Proctor's Avatar

Storyline

After Nick is murdered by his own partner, he joins the Rest in Peace Department to protect the world from the undeads. While working with his new partner, many undeads are seen gathering in Boston. Soon he realizes that someone close to him is behind all a plot to bring on the apocalypse.

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Plot Keywords:

based on comic book | weapon | male detective | police officer | firearm | 

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Taglines:

To protect and serve the living

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence, sci-fi/fantasy action, some sensuality, and language including sex references

Details

Official Sites:

Toho-Towa [Japan] Universal [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 July 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

R.I.P.D.

Filming Locations:

Fore River Ship Yard, Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$130,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$12,691,415, 21 July 2013, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$33,618,855

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$78,324,220

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures,Original Film,Dark Horse Entertainment

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Not screened in advance for critics.

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Goofs

At the actual weight of gold, the Staff of Jericho would have collapsed the roof of the building. However, it is plausible that the Staff pieces are not solid gold, but have something else inside (something much lighter), which may explain how they can function as they do.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Nick: You think *you've* had a bad day at work? I think I got you beat.
[big fat monster guy crashes through]
Nick: That's not me.
[Roy taking chase]
Nick: Nope, that's my partner.
Pulaski: Suck it!
Nick: There I am. Three or four days ago, I didn't know this world existed. But three or four days ago, I wasn't in the Rest In Peace Department...

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Crazy Credits

As the primary cast is first being shown, the names are accompanied by images relevant to their characters: Roy's ten-gallon hat, Proctor's white boots, Hayes' St. Christopher's medal, etc.

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Connections

Referenced in After Hours: Which Ghost Movie Was the Best (For the Ghosts)? (2017)

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Soundtracks

Try It Again
Written by Nicholaus Arson (as Randy Fitzsimmons)
Performed by The Hives
Courtesy of Polydor Ltd. (U.K.)
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

Somewhat Generic and predictable, but I still enjoyed it.

The movie basically follows the three act formula, and although the crusty veteran and out of element rookie has been done before I enjoyed Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds on the screen together. There is plenty action and a fair amount of comedy. there were some plot holes and the ending left a few unanswered questions. Even with these flaws my wife and I both feel like there are many worse ways to spend a few bucks on a hot afternoon. This is not a blockbuster or a classic movie, I would classify it as a good popcorn flick. Contrary to many other opinions here we both recommend this as a watchable movie, as long as your expectations are reasonable.