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CHiPs
2017 101 min United States of America R 12+
★5.1
Action, Comedy, Crime
Director: Dax Shepard
🎭 Based on
«CHiPs»
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Description
The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers as they make their rounds on the freeways of Los Angeles.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$18.6M
Worldwide:
$26.8M
Starring
Michael Peña
Actor
Dax Shepard
Actor
Vincent D'Onofrio
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
CHiPs is a polarizing buddy-cop action comedy that relies heavily on the chemistry between leads Michael Peña and Dax Shepard to anchor a thin, derivative plot. While some viewers find its crude humor and spectacle to be fun, lighthearted entertainment, others criticize the script for being unfunny, disjointed, and overly reliant on vulgar tropes.
| Acting | The natural chemistry and contrasting personalities of Michael Peña and Dax Shepard serve as the film's most reliable strength. | |
| Cinematography | The action sequences, particularly the motorcycle chases and vehicular stunts, are visually stylish and deliver effective spectacle. | |
| Screenplay | The plot follows a highly predictable and unoriginal buddy-cop formula that fails to offer any significant narrative surprises. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the humor are deeply divided; some appreciate the lighthearted, crude absurdity, while others find the reliance on vulgar, repetitive jokes to be unfunny and dated. |