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.
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- TriviaThe 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.
- GoofsGamble owns a red Prius. At one point, the right rear door is replaced by a gray door (due to events happening in the movie). Later, when the car is on a train, the door reverts to red. However, two scenes later, the car door is gray again.
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Terry Hoitz: I am a peacock, you gotta let me fly!
- Crazy creditsAn outtake between Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg at the restaurant plays after the end credits.
- Alternate versionsThere are two versions available., the PG-13 theatrical release, running 1h 47m (107 min) and an unrated home video cut of 1h 56m (116 min).
- ConnectionsFeatured in Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Coolest Cliches (2010)
- SoundtracksWe 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
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Really good watch, will watch again, and can recommend.
This is weird proof that Will Ferrell can do (some level) of action, and (as always) he's hilarious alongside Mark Wahlberg (see also "Daddy's Home").
To me, this is a testament of how good Will Ferrell is, not only can he elevate a bad premise (it just wasn't that strong), but he can elevate another actor (not saying Mark Wahlberg is bad, he's just not Will Ferrell).
With the on screen chemistry, a slew of supporting actors, including Michael Keaton, and some actually good action scenes, the onslaught of comedy sugar definitely helps any of the weaker jokes go down.
While I think the weak point is the villains: its a very bland "greedy millionaire business" trope, but even they get some good jokes in.
This is weird proof that Will Ferrell can do (some level) of action, and (as always) he's hilarious alongside Mark Wahlberg (see also "Daddy's Home").
To me, this is a testament of how good Will Ferrell is, not only can he elevate a bad premise (it just wasn't that strong), but he can elevate another actor (not saying Mark Wahlberg is bad, he's just not Will Ferrell).
With the on screen chemistry, a slew of supporting actors, including Michael Keaton, and some actually good action scenes, the onslaught of comedy sugar definitely helps any of the weaker jokes go down.
While I think the weak point is the villains: its a very bland "greedy millionaire business" trope, but even they get some good jokes in.
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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
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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