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The Man
2005 83 min United States of America, Germany, Turkey, France PG-13 16+
★5.0
Action, Comedy, Crime
Director: Les Mayfield
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Description
A case of mistaken identity forces a Federal agent and a dental supply salesman to team up as they speed through the streets of Detroit to pull off a sting operation and solve the murder of the agent's former partner.
Budget:
$33M
US Gross:
$8.33M
Worldwide:
$13.49M
Starring
Samuel L. Jackson
Actor
Eugene Levy
Actor
Miguel Ferrer
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Man is widely viewed as a derivative, formulaic buddy-cop comedy that succeeds primarily due to the charismatic performances of Samuel L. Jackson and Eugene Levy. While critics often dismiss the shallow screenplay and predictable plot, many audiences find it to be an entertaining, lighthearted watch that delivers consistent laughs.
| Acting | Samuel L. Jackson and Eugene Levy exhibit excellent comedic chemistry that anchors the film. | |
| Originality | The film relies on a clichéd and predictable buddy-cop narrative that lacks innovation. | |
| Runtime | The 80-minute runtime is lean and keeps the film engaging without feeling padded. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the comedy are split: some viewers find the banter and situational sketches genuinely funny, while others criticize the jokes as weak, infrequent, or cheap. | |
| Screenplay | The script is frequently described as thin, banal, and a major weakness that undermines the actors' efforts. |