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Copshop
2021 108 min United States of America R 18+
★6.5
Thriller, Crime, Action
Director: Joe Carnahan
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Description
On the run from a lethal assassin, a wily con artist devises a scheme to hide out inside a small-town police station. However, when the hit man turns up at the precinct, an unsuspecting rookie cop finds herself caught in the crosshairs.
Budget:
$43.5M
US Gross:
$5.21M
Worldwide:
$6.81M
Starring
Gerard Butler
Actor
Frank Grillo
Actor
Alexis Louder
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Copshop is widely considered a stylish, dialogue-heavy genre piece that succeeds as an entertaining B-movie while struggling with narrative logic. While the performances from the central trio anchor the film, viewers are divided on whether its over-the-top violence and plot inconsistencies represent a fun homage to 90s action or a frustrating lack of cohesion.
| Acting | Alexis Loder delivers a standout, grounded performance that serves as the emotional anchor amidst the surrounding chaos. | |
| Acting | The chemistry between Gerard Butler, Frank Grillo, and Toby Huss drives the film's energy and makes the dialogue-heavy sequences engaging. | |
| Direction | Joe Carnahan employs a signature, energetic directorial style that effectively balances stylized violence with dark, combat-driven humor. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some praise the sharp, Tarantino-esque dialogue, while others criticize it for being filler that obscures a lack of character development. | |
| Screenplay | The film's commitment to internal logic is polarized: supporters appreciate the fun, non-essential popcorn-flick aesthetic, whereas critics find the frequent plot holes and disregard for physics distracting. | |
| Ending | The ending remains a major point of contention, with some viewers enjoying the stylistic intensity while others find it nonsensical or over-stylized. |