I recently revisited Loose Cannons (1990) on Tubi. The plot centers around a police officer with interpersonal struggles who is assigned a new partner. The new partner, brilliant but high-maintenance with a split personality, adds complexity to their first case. Can they collaborate effectively to solve their assignment?
Directed by Bob Clark (A Christmas Story), the film features Gene Hackman (French Connection), Dan Aykroyd (Ghostbusters), Dom DeLuise (The Cannonball Run), Ronny Cox (RoboCop), David Alan Grier (In Living Color), and Robert Prosky (Mrs. Doubtfire).
The movie leans more towards fun than being outright funny or exceptional. Hackman and Aykroyd deliver stellar performances, complementing each other perfectly. Aykroyd's classic SNL-style comedy is enjoyable, but it's a genre where Jim Carrey excels, making one ponder how it might have fared with him in the lead. The humor is entertaining, with random and unpredictable lines and actions, keeping the viewer guessing. While some scenes may be overdone, they still keep you smiling.
In summary, Loose Cannons is a fun addition to the comedic genre, worth a watch, but it doesn't quite reach classic status. I'd give it a 5.5-6/10 and recommend viewing it at least once.
Directed by Bob Clark (A Christmas Story), the film features Gene Hackman (French Connection), Dan Aykroyd (Ghostbusters), Dom DeLuise (The Cannonball Run), Ronny Cox (RoboCop), David Alan Grier (In Living Color), and Robert Prosky (Mrs. Doubtfire).
The movie leans more towards fun than being outright funny or exceptional. Hackman and Aykroyd deliver stellar performances, complementing each other perfectly. Aykroyd's classic SNL-style comedy is enjoyable, but it's a genre where Jim Carrey excels, making one ponder how it might have fared with him in the lead. The humor is entertaining, with random and unpredictable lines and actions, keeping the viewer guessing. While some scenes may be overdone, they still keep you smiling.
In summary, Loose Cannons is a fun addition to the comedic genre, worth a watch, but it doesn't quite reach classic status. I'd give it a 5.5-6/10 and recommend viewing it at least once.