4.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Let's Be Cops (2014)
Let's Be Cops (2014)
Overview
Best pals Ryan and Justin are stalled in their respective careers -- a fact that is painfully driven home when they go to a college reunion. Dressed as police in the mistaken belief that they were to attend a costume party, Ryan and Justin find that the uniforms earn them much respect and attention. Although Justin is uncomfortable with the idea, Ryan decides to continue with the charade, putting them both in increasingly dangerous situations. When these newly-minted “heroes” get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
4.4
Overview
Best pals Ryan and Justin are stalled in their respective careers -- a fact that is painfully driven home when they go to a college reunion. Dressed as police in the mistaken belief that they were to attend a costume party, Ryan and Justin find that the uniforms earn them much respect and attention. Although Justin is uncomfortable with the idea, Ryan decides to continue with the charade, putting them both in increasingly dangerous situations. When these newly-minted “heroes” get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film leans right by ultimately championing individual initiative and the importance of law enforcement as a solution to both personal aimlessness and community crime, validating the role of police without deeper systemic critiques.
The movie features visible racial diversity in its lead casting, with a Black male protagonist alongside a white male. However, the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes, instead presenting traditional identities in a neutral to positive light.
Secondary
The film "Let's Be Cops" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on two friends impersonating police officers, with plot points centered on their comedic antics and heterosexual relationships. Consequently, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate within the movie's content.
The film "Let's Be Cops" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on two friends impersonating police officers, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film primarily focuses on two male protagonists and their comedic misadventures. There are no significant female characters who engage in or win direct physical combat against male opponents.
Let's Be Cops is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which character genders could have been canonically established and then swapped.
Let's Be Cops is an original film from 2014, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical account. Its characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.5
Critic Ratings
1.8
3.0
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