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R.I.P.D.
2013 96 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★4.9
Fantasy, Action, Comedy
Director: Robert Schwentke
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Description
A recently slain cop joins a team of undead police officers working for the Rest in Peace Department and tries to find the man who murdered him.
Budget:
$130M
US Gross:
$33.62M
Worldwide:
$61.6M
Starring
Ryan Reynolds
Actor
Jeff Bridges
Actor
Mary-Louise Parker
Actor
Key opinion
R.I.P.D. is widely viewed as a middling, formulaic blockbuster that leans heavily on tropes established by Men in Black. While critics largely dismissed the film as unoriginal and forgettable, some audiences find it to be a lighthearted and entertaining genre exercise fueled primarily by the charismatic performance of Jeff Bridges.
| Acting | Jeff Bridges delivers a vivid, standout performance that provides the film's primary source of charisma and humor. | |
| Originality | The screenplay is heavily derivative, relying on predictable, thin plot structures and tropes borrowed directly from Men in Black. | |
| Acting | The chemistry between the lead duo is perceived differently: some find the pairing entertaining and funny, while others feel the characters are interchangeable and mismatched. | |
| Accessibility | The film functions as an accessible, lighthearted piece of popcorn entertainment for those who accept its formulaic nature, though others find it to be a dull and unmemorable experience. | |
| Production | While the visual effects and action are technically competent, they are frequently described as uneven, generic, or visually uninspired given the large budget. |