Summary
Craig, played by Ice Cube, and Smokey, played by Chris Tucker, run into trouble when they get on the wrong side of their local drug dealer.
I know a lot of people really like this film, and I have been meaning to watch it for some time. After watching it I can see the appeal, the film is quite effortlessly funny and has characters that both make you laugh and smile but also that you can relate to. Everyone has known someone like these guys before, and as such the experience of watching this film feels like spending time with your friends.
There are also quite a number of funny and well developed side characters that helped the world to feel full and lived in. There is constantly something funny going on and that helps the film to feel lively which helps to stop any pacing issues. In terms of wider narrative I thought the film was fine, yes the story has been done before and since, but the laughs and the characters more than make up for the overly familiar story and give you a reason to stick with it.
Overall, a lot of fun.
4/5
Pros.
Cube
Tucker
The side characters and world
It is very funny
Cons.
The story is a little familiar
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