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Observe and Report

  • 20092009
  • RR
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
63K
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Michael Peña and Seth Rogen in Observe and Report (2009)
Bi-polar mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher in his shopper's paradise. But when Barnhardt can't bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective, is recruited to close the case.
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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 ... Read allBi-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.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.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
63K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jody Hill
  • Writer
    • Jody Hill
  • Stars
    • Seth Rogen
    • Anna Faris
    • Ray Liotta
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jody Hill
  • Writer
    • Jody Hill
  • Stars
    • Seth Rogen
    • Anna Faris
    • Ray Liotta
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    • 290User reviews
    • 191Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

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    Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen
    • Ronnieas Ronnie
    Anna Faris
    Anna Faris
    • Brandias Brandi
    Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta
    • Detective Harrisonas Detective Harrison
    Michael Peña
    Michael Peña
    • Dennisas Dennis
    Dan Bakkedahl
    Dan Bakkedahl
    • Markas Mark
    Jesse Plemons
    Jesse Plemons
    • Charlesas Charles
    John Yuan
    John Yuan
    • John Yuenas John Yuen
    Matt Yuan
    Matt Yuan
    • Matt Yuenas Matt Yuen
    • (as Matthew Yuan)
    Celia Weston
    Celia Weston
    • Momas Mom
    Collette Wolfe
    Collette Wolfe
    • Nellas Nell
    Randy Gambill
    Randy Gambill
    • Flasheras Flasher
    Alston Brown
    • Bruceas Bruce
    Cody Midthunder
    • D-Rockas D-Rock
    Debra-Jayne Brown
    • Female Reporteras Female Reporter
    Aziz Ansari
    Aziz Ansari
    • Saddamnas Saddamn
    Eddie Rouse
    Eddie Rouse
    • Angry Store Owneras Angry Store Owner
    Patton Oswalt
    Patton Oswalt
    • Toast A Bun Manageras Toast A Bun Manager
    Lauren Miller Rogen
    Lauren Miller Rogen
    • Girl Employeeas Girl Employee
    • (as Lauren A. Miller)
    • Director
      • Jody Hill
    • Writer
      • Jody Hill
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The filming of this movie convinced Seth Rogen he needed to lose weight, after it became hard for him to breathe in the harsh New Mexico air.
    • Goofs
      During the scene where Rogan is accusing the Indian mall worker of being the streaker as he massages lotion into a high school chick, you notice as they are going back and forth saying "f*** you" there is a woman pushing a stroller in the right background by the kiosk who disappears and reappears while they are cursing at each other.
    • Quotes

      Ronnie Barnhardt: I have a dream most nights. It starts on a playground. There's kids swinging, laughing, dogs barking, butterflies just flapping their little wings. And then you hear a rumbling, and over the horizon comes a black cloud and it's made of cancer and pus. And it starts sweeping over the playground and everyone starts screaming and clawing their eyes and pulling at their hair, and saying "Help! What do we do?" And you know what happens next? Out steps me wielding the biggest fucking shotgun you've ever seen in your whole life. And you know what I do? I blow every fucking thing away. And I am getting God's work done. When it's all over and the dust has settled, the whole world gathers below me and they say, "Thank you, Ronnie, thank you for helping, being a great man and doing this for us." And you know what I say? "You don't need to thank me. I'm just a guy with a gun. I'm just a cop."

    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Observe & Report/Gigantic/Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      When I Paint My Masterpiece
      Written by Bob Dylan

      Performed by The Band

      Courtesy of Capitol Records

      Under License from EMI Film & Television Music

    User reviews290

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Pure Great Dark Comedy.
    I can easily understand why many people were turned off by this film, Its easily one of the darkest comedies i've ever seen. There is some brutal violence, use of heroin and even essentially a date rape. But perhaps the darkest element of the story is Ronnie (Seth Rogen). The character is so twisted but fear not people this movie IS funny and sometimes extremely. If you have seen Jody Hill's other works, The Foot Fist Way and Eastbound and Down, and think they're funny then I can almost assure this humor will be right up your alley. But for those who are not fans of dark comedy you may hate it, it all depends on your taste. While it may lack originality in its plot it also has a side of Seth Rogen we haven't seen before, a more deep, layered character, that shows he may have the ability to do more dramatic work. I gave the film a 7 out of 10 because of Seth Rogen's performance with a few noteworthy comedic shines from Anna Faris but most of all for the intelligent and hilarious dark humor the film contains. On the con side however the plot was very similar to Paul Blart.
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    • Apr 18, 2009

    FAQ4

    • Is "Observe and Report" based on a book?
    • Who performed the cover of 'Where Is My Mind' that features near the end?
    • What is the song playing in Brandis car as she drives into the parking lot?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 10, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Đội Tuần Tra Mê Gái
    • Filming locations
      • Winrock Mall - 155 Winrock Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • De Line Pictures
      • Legendary Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $24,007,324
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,017,334
      • Apr 12, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $26,973,554
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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