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Showtime (2002)

Showtime (2002)
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Robert DeNiro continues to lampoon his tough-guy persona with this spoof of buddy cop movies that teams him with comic co-star Eddie Murphy. DeNiro is L.A.P.D. detective Mitch Preston, a gruff, no-nonsense 28-year veteran whose bust of a drug gang is botched one night by Trey Sellars (Murphy), a bumbling patrolman who's really a frustrated actor at heart. When Mitch's aggravation is captured by a television news crew, he fires his gun in their direction and becomes an instant media celebrity, while earning himself a temporary suspension at work. After his fame draws the attention of network TV producer Chase Renzi (Rene Russo), Mitch is soon informed that the only way he can get back to work is to allow a production crew to trail him on the job for a new cop reality series called "Showtime". In order to make the taciturn lawman more palatable to the viewing public, he's paired with the camera-friendly, fast-talking Trey. The new partners drive each other crazy, but their mismatched sensibilities make for great TV, while their newfound fame has its advantages in getting them back on the trail of those escaped drug dealers, who possess a powerful new weapon. Showtime co-stars Frankie Faison and William Shatner, who sends up his own TV cop role in T.J. Hooker. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Starring:
Robert De Niro, Eddie Murphy, (more)
Director(s):
Tom Dey
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Showtime

Robert DeNiro continues to lampoon his tough-guy persona with this spoof of buddy cop movies that teams him with comic co-star Eddie Murphy. DeNiro is L.A.P.D. detective Mitch Preston, a gruff, no-nonsense 28-year veteran whose bust of a drug gang is botched one night by Trey Sellars (Murphy), a bumbling patrolman who's really a frustrated actor at heart. When Mitch's aggravation is captured by a television news crew, he fires his gun in their direction and becomes an instant media celebrity, while earning himself a temporary suspension at work. After his fame draws the attention of network TV producer Chase Renzi (Rene Russo), Mitch is soon informed that the only way he can get back to work is to allow a production crew to trail him on the job for a new cop reality series called "Showtime". In order to make the taciturn lawman more palatable to the viewing public, he's paired with the camera-friendly, fast-talking Trey. The new partners drive each other crazy, but their mismatched sensibilities make for great TV, while their newfound fame has its advantages in getting them back on the trail of those escaped drug dealers, who possess a powerful new weapon. Showtime co-stars Frankie Faison and William Shatner, who sends up his own TV cop role in T.J. Hooker. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
95 mins

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Director(s):
Tom Dey
Writer(s):
Keith Sharon, Alfred Gough, Jorge Saralegui
Producer(s):
Jorge Saralegui, Jane Rosenthal
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Drug Content, Adult Language, Violence)
Categories:
Comedy
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    Julia H.

    Ever have one of those Friday nights when you want a little entertainment but can't be bothered to go out because you're ready to veg after a long, hard week? This is just the perfect thing. It's funny and endearing with solid performances by DeNiro and Murphy.

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    Patricia C.

    If you are looking for a movie that will not only make you smile, but laugh as well, then this is the one for you. Robert De Niro and Eddy Murphy are priceless together.

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    Albin R.

    Murphy and DeNiro are two pros who usually please, and this is no exception. Not quite the typical "buddy" cop movie, but with a some- what unusual twist.

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