The Other Guys

The film works almost consistently because of the two leads. The conceit that Ferrel is irresistible to attractive women adds an extra layer of absurdity. He is at his best playing a soft pedantic bear, while Wahlberg, short and muscly, is the perfect straight guy with his fits of righteous rage. The plot gets in the way a bit towards the end, but the jokes are usually strong enough to keep you going, and there is an unforgettable early chase scene on a tall building which parodies Hollywood action stunts whilst neatly getting the cop heroes out of the way so the other guys can step in.