The Other Guys

The Other Guys (2010)

  • 78% of critics liked it
    (190 reviews)

  • 57% of users liked it
    (137,002 ratings)

A desk-jockey detective and his tough-talking partner get their moment to shine in this buddy police comedy starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, and directed by Adam McKay (Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby). New York City detective Allen Gamble… More

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PG-13, 1 hr. 47 min.
Directed By
Adam McKay
Written By
Chris Henchy, Adam McKay
Genres
Action & Adventure, Comedy
In Theaters
Aug 6, 2010 Wide
On DVD
Dec 14, 2010
Columbia Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Joshua Katzman, Chicago Reader

    This is the fourth feature that Will Ferrell and writer-director Adam McKay have collaborated on, and once again they deliver laugh-out-loud if ultimately disposable comedy with mixed messages about arrested male development.

  • A.O. Scott, New York Times

    The Other Guys is most authentically itself when it indulges in a free-form but nonetheless highly disciplined silliness that has the effect of dissolving, rather than piquing, whatever worldly anger or frustration you may be harboring.

  • Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

    Through it all, Ferrell is as Ferrell does. He's a non sequitur with frizz.

  • Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

    Deteriorates into something resembling Rush Hour 3.

  • Tom Long, Detroit News

    In terms of flat-out nonstop laughter, it's the best comedy of the summer.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Lucas M


    Clever and funny parody, The Other Guys presents too interesting informations about the world of crime in the final credits. The movie is also very good in the special effects and great humor. But flaw in silly gags and the cliche of "Good Cop, Bad Cop". Rotten.

  • Nathan H


    Will Ferrell is the least likely man you would want to be a cop. However, in this movie, he's just the guy. Two misfit cops: Allen, who is a former pimp and now desk jockey, and Terry, who shot Chinga, uncover a huge case, but have to face many hilarious, raunchy, un-classy… More

  • Idrees K


    I was never much of a Will Ferrell fan, but this is actually a half-decent comedy

  • Kyle F


    The Other Guys is laugh out loud funny, thanks to clever and original jokes that hit you in just the right spot and great chemistry between Will Ferrell Mark Wahlberg, who's good at being silly. Supporting performances are also a lot of fun.

  • Matt G


    Terry Hoitz: I AM A PEACOCK, YOU GOTTA LET ME FLY! To start off this review, I want to point out that The Other Guys is one of the funniest films I've ever seen. Right next to that is Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, which is one of my favorites. This is the story of two… More

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