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The Rookie
1990 121 min United States of America R 16+
★5.6
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Clint Eastwood
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Description
Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$21.63M
Worldwide:
$21.6M
Starring
Clint Eastwood
Actor
Charlie Sheen
Actor
Raul Julia
Actor
Key opinion
The Rookie is generally viewed as an average, formulaic 1990s buddy-cop film that relies heavily on genre tropes. While some viewers enjoy its nostalgic action and the star power of Eastwood and Sheen, many critics find the narrative derivative and the lead chemistry lacking.
| action | The film features strong, competent action sequences, stunts, and explosions that satisfy genre fans. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is widely considered formulaic and derivative, relying heavily on standard cop movie clichés. | |
| Acting | The central partnership is divisive; some find the contrast between Eastwood and Sheen engaging, while others argue they lack necessary chemistry and banter. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances are split, with some praising Eastwood's quintessential grit and Sheen's evolution, while others view them as miscast or unconvincing. | |
| Runtime | The two-hour runtime is a point of contention, with some viewers feeling the film is overlong and struggles to maintain its momentum. |