Let’s go see Let’s Be Cops

Let’s Be Cops isn’t just your average cop comedy movie. The adventures of officers Ryan O’Malley and Justin Miller begin at a costume party in Los Angeles, where they are rejected by partygoers. I’m sure it’s safe to say that after being men in uniform on the streets, the attention went to their heads.

Roommates Ryan O’Malley and Justin Miller have your average bromance that makes them bring out the good, the bad, and the crazy in each other. The basis of the film surrounds a video game and a dream of becoming successful.

Before their journey begins, the boys make a pact about “making it” in Los Angeles, and, after realizing how much attention police officers get, O’Malley goes overboard and decides to become a cop, dragging Miller in on the action. O’Malley bought all of the fake equipment off of the well-known website eBay.

The only problem is that what they are doing is illegal, and actually incredibly dangerous. By the time Miller is ready to retire the fake uniforms and the fun is over, the two are already in grave danger, with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in on the action.

In the midst of all of the madness, Miller is intent upon making a great video game pitch unknowing of the danger himself and best friend are in. Realizing that it is too late to back out, the officers got what they believe is their final hurrah in the epic action scenes towards the end of the movie.

I was surprised to see that by the end of the movie the writer had managed to tie in a couple of life lessons. With an R rating, I’m nearly positive that the rating only came from the vulgar language used during many parts of the film. However, I went in the theatre expecting just another dumb cop comedy, yet l left the theatre in surprise that it wasn’t how I assumed it would be.

With Jake Johnson being courageous and confident and the shyness of Damon Wayans Jr., the pair’s on-screen chemistry was impressive. The constant action and surprising twists ensure laughter throughout the entire movie. Not only that, but by the end of the movie everyone was thanking God for eBay.