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I know, this film isn't horror but know what? Some times I actually do watch something other then blood an guts. Not very often mind you but it does happen.
If I am going to watch a non horror film there is a good chance that it will either be a Kevin Smith or a Bruce Willis flick. Big fan of both so naturally when COP OUT got released, I was all over that. It's kind of odd watching Smith make a more main stream, studio action film. He's acted in a couple of studio films but I'm thinking this is the first time he's attempted to make a "conventional" film.
COP OUT is a great first shot.
Teaming Willis with Traci Morgan is nothing short of genius. Morgan is just completely insane. His comedy style isn't for everyone but he plays off Willis so well that they truly do come off as a potential new comedy team. I can see these two making a whole series of these films, I know I would watch.
The story line is nothing to write home about. Not that the story really matters. All this is required is a reason for Willis and Morgan to be on the street hunting for something. Just put the two of them together in a car and let them loose. Really no other indgrediants are required. Oh wait, yes there is one more. Kevin Smith.
I'm a huge fan of pretty much everything he has ever done, yes even JERSEY GIRL. I find he writes with a real working mans edge. He knows what it's like to be trying to carve a life out in this messed up world we all find ourselves attempting to make it through and he finds a way to convey it all on the screen.
Anyway, back to story. The premise is simple. Willis and Morgan are a couple of cops who always seem to find a way to be in trouble. As a result of yet another wild caper they find themselves suspended and Willis is just about to pay for his daughters uber-expensive wedding. Of course, no worky, no money so he decides to sell off one of his prize possessions, an ultra rare baseball card that is sure to bring in more than enough to make sure his little girl gets the dream wedding she's planned.
The two suspended buddies head to the memorabilia shop where the owner is anxiously awaiting them. Willis heads in to close the deal while Morgan takes a cell call outside, of course robbers enter, steal card and take off. This allows for the entrance of Seann William Scott who is great as the thief. The scenes with him and Morgan and Willis are CLASSIC!
You can just tell that when they were filming these scenes there was not a straight face on set. It is some seriously funny stuff.
Like I said, don't put this one in expecting to to watch riveting drama but if you want to smile, chuckle and at times just plain laugh out loud then COP OUT should be your choice.
One of the greatest things about this Blu-ray is the inclusion of something they are calling Maximum Movie Mode. How it works is you engage it and start the film. Throughout the running Smith wanders in and out of screen giving you insight, showing out takes and just adding more general hilarity to the proceedings. I loved MAXIMUM MOVIE MODE.
COP OUT is available now in both Blu and standard DVD. You can purchase this bad boy right now by just CLICKING HERE.
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