Deep Cover

A washed out Actor, an Improv Teacher and a quirky Tech guy find themselves working for the police, going undercover to bust two big drug gangs.

I was taken aback by all 3 leads (one unknown that ended up being better than expected), with Orlando Bloom reminding why I find him so charming with his acting. Didn't expect to also see Sean Bean and Ian McShane, much less delivering quality roles in what seems like a low profile film.

All around, a quality script that is quite entertaining and unpredictable due to the creativity of this nonsensical premise. Good dialogue, some action, and plenty of comedic moments. Easy recommendation, as it has too many good things going for it..

It's best not to think too much about the plot. Don't do that, and you'll find the movie quite fun.

Bryce Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed make for a believable trio; their chemistry works! Sean Bean, of course, is always a pleasure to see on screen. Paddy Considine and Sonoya Mizuno are also very able in their supporting roles.

The plot serves its main purpose of letting all the above actors play off each other. The dialogues are serviceable; the real gem here are the situations that the trio find themselves in. It's all so predictable, but nonetheless at times amusing.

If there's any major critique, it is that I wish the movie would have taken more chances and try to subvert our expectations - including maybe even for Sean Bean?

We've reached a point in cinema where simply telling a story without preaching feels almost radical. Deep Cover earns points for doing just that - it doesn't lecture, it doesn't moralize, it just spins a mildly absurd tale and has fun with it.

The plot revolves around Kat, a failed actress with a flair for melodrama; Marlon, her equally theatrical male counterpart; and Hugh, the mild-mannered tagalong who seems like he wandered in from another movie. The trio is roped into what appears to be an undercover operation by a cop named Billings, though "operation" might be too generous a word for what quickly unravels into chaos. Soon, they're knee-deep in actual criminal dealings, forced to "stay in character" as their improvisation turns into survival.

It's excessive and implausible, but somehow, it works. There are flashes of real fun, especially when Marlon, in full bluster, tries to blend in with two actual tough guys, only to be betrayed by a ridiculous commercial where he's in costume, mugging for the camera. It's silly, self-aware, and just meta enough.

Perfectly watchable popcorn fare, even if the scent of a sequel is already wafting in the air-and not in a good way.

You have to rate a movie for what it is, and for what it is (a silly good fun romp), this was fantastic. Laugh out loud funny at times with ridiculous yet highly likeable characters.

The plot is as over the top as the characters, who are as over the top as everything else here - and I'm all for it. Personal highlights were the high speed bicycle chase, the grenade scene, and "the nose" (when you know, you'll know).

So, where do films like this fit? Think of those movie nights where you wanted to watch something like Rush Hour, or 21 Jump St, and you have just found your next film.

Manage your expectations, then have a great time with this one.

With a premise funny enough to sustain its entire running time, this action comedy directed by Tom Kingsley is positioned as one of the most rewarding surprises of the year with a satisfying comedy that makes you laugh out loud with its precise jokes placed in a script that allows its cast to shine at the appropriate and sophisticated moments.

Having a cast led by Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed is already a plus, and if we add to this the fact that they play improvisational actors, the result is an effective and entertaining film that you'll have a wonderful time with. They are joined by actors like Paddy Considine, Ian McShane, and Sean Bean, creating a cast that will not disappoint in its intentions or actions.

The film takes us through a unique story, but one that makes the most of it, largely thanks to the direction, which never falters from the seriousness of its approach, even as it constantly seeks comedy to give us good moments. Its seriousness has the secret weapon of connecting with its main characters and convincing us at all times that they are surviving in a totally dangerous world, but in which they always manage to improvise to make us enjoy good moments.

It's a film that works equally much as comedy as action, managing to maintain the perfect balance of both genres to ensure a truly enjoyable and positive experience. We're in the presence of a film that, despite its imperfections, remains enjoyable and fun throughout. As viewers, we end up receiving a well-crafted piece of entertainment that keeps us having a good time and laughing at the hilarious actions and dialogues of its leading trio.

We're left with a film that will give you a fun time, a fun experience, and will leave you wanting more. This British comedy shines in a precise way, compared to a film that has an effective premise, despite being surrounded by the most common clichés of this type of film. However, it's handled well by everyone involved, resulting in a satisfying film that isn't perfect, but is very entertaining.