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The Other Guys

  • 20102010
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 47m
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Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell in The Other Guys (2010)
Two mismatched New York City detectives (Ferrell and Wahlberg) seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops whom they idolize -- only things don't quite go as planned.
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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.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.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.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
263K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
867
101
  • Director
    • Adam McKay
  • Writers
    • Adam McKay
    • Chris Henchy
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Derek Jeter
Top credits
  • Director
    • Adam McKay
  • Writers
    • Adam McKay
    • Chris Henchy
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Derek Jeter
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 453User reviews
    • 278Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 15 nominations

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    Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell in The Other Guys (2010)
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    Top cast

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    Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell
    • Allen Gambleas Allen Gamble
    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • Terry Hoitzas Terry Hoitz
    Derek Jeter
    Derek Jeter
    • Derek Jeteras Derek Jeter
    Eva Mendes
    Eva Mendes
    • Dr. Sheila Gambleas Dr. Sheila Gamble
    Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton
    • Captain Gene Mauchas Captain Gene Mauch
    Larnell Stovall
    Larnell Stovall
    • Rastaas Rasta
    Jalil Jay Lynch
    Jalil Jay Lynch
    • Rastaas Rasta
    Roy T. Anderson
    Roy T. Anderson
    • Rastaas Rasta
    Ray Stevenson
    Ray Stevenson
    • Roger Wesleyas Roger Wesley
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • P.K. Highsmithas P.K. Highsmith
    Andrew Secunda
    Andrew Secunda
    • Press Conference Reporteras Press Conference Reporter
    Sara Chase
    Sara Chase
    • Press Conference Reporteras Press Conference Reporter
    Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson
    • Christopher Dansonas Christopher Danson
    David Gideon
    David Gideon
    • Mayoras Mayor
    Josh Church
    • Hot Dog Guyas Hot Dog Guy
    Rob Riggle
    Rob Riggle
    • Martinas Martin
    Damon Wayans Jr.
    Damon Wayans Jr.
    • Fosseas Fosse
    Michael Delaney
    • Bob Littlefordas Bob Littleford
    • Director
      • Adam McKay
    • Writers
      • Adam McKay
      • Chris Henchy
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    Storyline

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    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. —The Massie Twins
    • police
    • detective
    • buddy
    • buddy movie
    • new york police
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • When the cops are busy... Our only hope is...
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Crime
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, language, violence and some drug material
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The idea of teaming up of Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg had been gestating since The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007), where Will had been viciously insulting other actors as part of a bit, but became extremely polite to Mark.
    • Goofs
      After the explosion at the lawyers office in Jersey, Alan's wooden gun is on the ground. In the next scene, the gun is in its holster.
    • Quotes

      Terry Hoitz: I'm like a peacock, you gotta let me fly!

    • Crazy credits
      An outtake between Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg at the restaurant plays after the end credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Coolest Cliches (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      We Trying to Stay Alive
      Written by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb, John Forte, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel (as Samuel Michel)

      Performed by Wyclef Jean featuring John Forte and Pras Michel (as Pras)

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

      By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

      Contains a sample of "Stayin' Alive"

      Performed by The Bee Gees

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews453

    Review
    Top review
    A solid comedy in the main but I found some of the absurd and silly dialogue to be very funny
    If movies have taught us anything it is that the best cops are those that take the risks, do the outrageous and shoot their way through any problem while also coming up with a wise-crack kiss-off line. These guys are the heroes in the action movie cliché, along with the grizzled but tired boss, the paper-pushers and, of course, the other guys who make up the squad room. When misfortune meets one pair of tough cops, one such "other guy" sees the chance to step up into this role. He is Hoitz (trapped in a desk job due to shooting baseball player Derek Jeter and costing his team the title) and his partner is a dull accountant type who weirdly has amazing luck with women. Hoitz is disappointed that their first big case is over expired scaffolding permits, but it is not long before they discover more to the case.

    I heard so-so things about this film so I decided to give it a miss in the cinema, plus although I like Ferrell, he isn't the most consistent with his films and this looked like it won't be that good. In reality though it was actually pretty funny and it just seemed to hit my sense of humour right when I watched it. It is ridiculous stuff though and a lot of the dialogue and banter is absurd but to me this is part of the charm of it. One could argue that it doesn't really work as it was intended because, as a spoof of action movie excess from the point of view of "the other guys" it doesn't really work and isn't clever enough; sure it can laugh at the Hollywood excess at the start, but it isn't that smart beyond that point. Likewise one could also point to the final thirty or so minutes where the action aspect does rather take over and the comedy takes a backseat; or even one could question why the end credits decide that the film should suddenly become some sort of documentary against corruption in the financial sector - something it didn't do up till that point, despite being set in this world to a point. All of these would be true because the film is not a brilliant one and these flaws and weaknesses are all reasons why.

    The thing is though that when the film revels in the silly comedy dialogue it is really good fun. The writers have a good ear for it and the cast deliver them well; it isn't clever but it seems full of surprising and engaging nonsense dialogue that did make me laugh. The nonsense relationship between the lead two, the nonsense college background of Gamble, the nonsense conversations between the characters, the nonsense events that happen to the red Prius, I found them all really funny and it was always a shame when plot had to come and do some things to move the film along.

    Ferrell and Walhberg work really well together and the film seems to be aware of this because it does give them plenty of time together (perhaps contributing to the film running a tad longer than it should). They both have great comic delivery here - in particular deadpanning some great dialogues sequences and making them funnier through their delivery. Coogan is pretty good in a supporting role while Keaton, Mendes and others all let themselves be used as jokes and also deliver the comic material well.

    It isn't a great film by any means but it had a great sense of absurdity and nonsense to it that I really enjoyed a lot. The plot I can take or leave and the decision at the last minute to make it try and have substance just doesn't work but otherwise it is very funny and the central relationship and banter would be one I'd be happy to see again.
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    • Apr 5, 2011

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 6, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Ukrainian
    • Also known as
      • The B Team
    • Filming locations
      • Nathan's Hot Dogs, Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Gary Sanchez Productions
      • Mosaic
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $119,219,978
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $35,543,162
      • Aug 8, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $170,458,922
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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