TITLE: Showtime
CLASSIFICATION : M
YEAR OF RELEASE: 2002
DIRECTOR: Tom Dey
STARRING : Eddie Murphy, Robert De Niro, Rene Russo, William Shatner, Pedro Damián, Dante Beze, Frankie Faison, Nestor Serrano,
Drena De Niro, Linda Hart, T.J. Cross, Peter Jacobson, Judah Friedlander, John Cariani, Kadeem Hardison, Mel Rodriguez, Pat Asanti.
TAGLINES:
* On Alert. On Patrol. On Camera.
* Lights. Camera. Aggravation.
CLASSIFICATION : M
YEAR OF RELEASE: 2002
DIRECTOR: Tom Dey
STARRING : Eddie Murphy, Robert De Niro, Rene Russo, William Shatner, Pedro Damián, Dante Beze, Frankie Faison, Nestor Serrano,
Drena De Niro, Linda Hart, T.J. Cross, Peter Jacobson, Judah Friedlander, John Cariani, Kadeem Hardison, Mel Rodriguez, Pat Asanti.
TAGLINES:
* On Alert. On Patrol. On Camera.
* Lights. Camera. Aggravation.
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Showtime: Cinema Synopsis
All that no-nonsense LAPD detective Mitch Preston asks for is that he be left alone to do his job. Patrol Officer Trey Sellars is a different story. Instead of being a cop, he would much rather play one on TV. One night Trey stumbles into an undercover operation in progress, blowing Mitch's chance of nailing a drug dealer. At the same time, a television news crew barges in on the action. In frustration, Mitch fires a shot at the camera, which lands his photo on the front page of every newspaper and earns him an official reprimand. Knowing a sure ratings draw when she sees one, network television producer Chase Renzi swoops in and sells the Chief of Police on the PR benefits of letting her crew follow Mitch around the clock for a live reality show about cops. For Mitch it's a chance to beat suspension from the force. But the deal comes with one catch -- Mitch must team up with a more charismatic and camera-ready partner -- Trey. For Mitch, it's a living hell. For Trey, it's his dream come true.
Showtime: Tony's Comments
"Shanghai Noon" director Tom Dey takes two of Hollywood's biggest stars, Academy Award winner Robert De Niro and comedy legend Eddie Murphy and pairs them together for the cop buddy flick "Showtime". In an age when reality TV shows such as "Big Brother" & "Survivor" command huge ratings, it was inevitable that Hollywood would join the club and produce a big budget feature movie that would focus on the subject. "Showtime" achieves its goal for the audience it is intended for. It is light-hearted comedic entertainment with enough chills and spills to keep most audiences happy. The film is at its best when the two stars Murphy and De Niro are interacting together on the screen. Rene Russo complements their performances and even Star Trek's William Shatner adds to the fun in a small cameo role. He plays a caricature of himself, makes references to his old T.J. Hooker days, and almost steals the show in a number of comedic moments. "Showtime" is a fun buddy-cop spoof that gives Eddie Murphy the chance to relive his "Beverly Hill Cop" character, whilst giving Robert De Niro the opportunity to display more of his fine comedic talent.
All that no-nonsense LAPD detective Mitch Preston asks for is that he be left alone to do his job. Patrol Officer Trey Sellars is a different story. Instead of being a cop, he would much rather play one on TV. One night Trey stumbles into an undercover operation in progress, blowing Mitch's chance of nailing a drug dealer. At the same time, a television news crew barges in on the action. In frustration, Mitch fires a shot at the camera, which lands his photo on the front page of every newspaper and earns him an official reprimand. Knowing a sure ratings draw when she sees one, network television producer Chase Renzi swoops in and sells the Chief of Police on the PR benefits of letting her crew follow Mitch around the clock for a live reality show about cops. For Mitch it's a chance to beat suspension from the force. But the deal comes with one catch -- Mitch must team up with a more charismatic and camera-ready partner -- Trey. For Mitch, it's a living hell. For Trey, it's his dream come true.
Showtime: Tony's Comments
"Shanghai Noon" director Tom Dey takes two of Hollywood's biggest stars, Academy Award winner Robert De Niro and comedy legend Eddie Murphy and pairs them together for the cop buddy flick "Showtime". In an age when reality TV shows such as "Big Brother" & "Survivor" command huge ratings, it was inevitable that Hollywood would join the club and produce a big budget feature movie that would focus on the subject. "Showtime" achieves its goal for the audience it is intended for. It is light-hearted comedic entertainment with enough chills and spills to keep most audiences happy. The film is at its best when the two stars Murphy and De Niro are interacting together on the screen. Rene Russo complements their performances and even Star Trek's William Shatner adds to the fun in a small cameo role. He plays a caricature of himself, makes references to his old T.J. Hooker days, and almost steals the show in a number of comedic moments. "Showtime" is a fun buddy-cop spoof that gives Eddie Murphy the chance to relive his "Beverly Hill Cop" character, whilst giving Robert De Niro the opportunity to display more of his fine comedic talent.
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