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Dragnet
1987 106 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.1
Action, Comedy, Crime
Director: Tom Mankiewicz
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Description
LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday -- the equally straight-laced nephew of the famous police sergeant of the same name -- is paired up with a young, freewheeling detective named Pep Streebeck. After investigating some strange robberies at the local zoo and the theft of a stockpile of pornographic magazines, they uncover cult activity in the heart of the city and are hot on the case to figure out who's behind it all.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$57.39M
Worldwide:
$66.7M
Starring
Dan Aykroyd
Actor
Tom Hanks
Actor
Christopher Plummer
Actor
Key opinion
Dragnet (1987) is widely regarded as a quintessential piece of 1980s parody cinema that captures the era's unique comedic spirit. While many viewers cherish the chemistry between Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks as a highlight of the genre, others find the film's humor and dated pacing less effective by modern standards.
| Acting | The comedic chemistry between the disciplined, cliché-ridden Joe Friday and his chaotic partner creates a compelling dynamic that anchors the film. | |
| Originality | The film succeeds as a nostalgic time capsule that captures the irreverent, free-spirited tone of 1980s police parodies. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing, with some finding it sharp and laugh-out-loud funny while others perceive it as flat or overly reliant on dated gags. | |
| Pacing | Critics are divided on the film's structure: some enjoy it as a lighthearted, breezy comedy, while others argue the plot is thin and the film would benefit from being trimmed. | |
| Acting | Dan Aykroyd’s performance is a major point of contention, viewed by some as an iconic, committed parody and by others as monotonous and boring. |