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As you may know, the original "Cop and a Half" movie that came out in 1993 was an instant joke that deservedly got trashed by critics, and today is still considered a low point in the history of Hollywood cinema. But it must have eventually made a lot of money on video and cable TV broadcasts, because twenty four years later comes this direct to DVD sequel. And the only good thing that this sequel manages to do is illustrate that the original movie could have been a lot worse. This movie manages to be bad in every way you can think of. The scripting is alternately predictable and ludicrous (particularly with what happens in the climax), the special effects are cheesy, and poor Lou Diamond Phillips looks very tired, haggard, and clearly knows he's in a turkey. However, the worst thing about the movie happens to be the character child actress Lulu Wilson plays. The character is possibly the most obnoxious child character I have ever seen in movie. Certainly the dialogue and situations Wilson has to play out play a part of this, but a bigger reason is Wilson's performance, which is unbelievably broad and grating, not allowing for even a little sympathy for her and her character. I know this movie is strictly aimed at a kiddie audience, but I think even kids will realize the utter contempt this movie will throw at them.

Karina (Lulu Wilson) wants to be a cop like her deceased father. Therefore, at school, she is always snooping and "hall monitoring" and no one really likes having her on their trails. Even the principal (Wallace Shawn) loses patience at times although he wants to cut the fatherless girl a few breaks. One day, Karina somehow runs into a real cop, Detective Simmons (Lou Diamond Phillips), who is also having some trying times. Soon, she is trailing him, much to his chagrin. The town they live in, meanwhile, is being punked maliciously by anonymous; the library has books moved around while other incidents occur at the post office and other government agencies. When Karina is knocked down by a drone, both she and Simmons get the idea that drones are involved with the other activities. But, how do they find the perp? This cute family film, a sorta sequel to the darling first film, has a clever girl and the fine actor Lou Diamond Philips as its primary charms. The sets, costumes, and script are adequate and harmless, with comedy ensuing most of the time. Therefore, if you are looking for family entertainment, this one isn't half bad/

I Heard about this FILM. I have not watched a Lou Dimond Phillips Film in a Long time. So i thought OH OK it looked Cheesy but I will give it a WATCH. Very surprised it ACTUALLY was a Very Fast past FILM. Great Story the young girl was very Smart and taught a Cop a thing or Two LOL. She wanted to be a Cop so BAD she was SMARTER than him. I really enjoyed the Story line. Seeing Lue again was Cool to because I have not seen him in anything in a while and this FILM. It was way better then I expected it to be. Great FILM for a Family night as well. There was No Swearing, No Nudity, No Fuielty, PRETTY MUCH A FAMILY FILM. FROM THE AGES I WOULD SAY 10 and up. So if your a Family that likes Action, Comedy, No Fuel Language, FUNNY STUFF. ( There is a tiny bit of School picking on KIDS. But VERY VERY LITTLE BIT)-NOT TO THE POINT WHEN THE KID IS CRYING ABOUT IT. THE KID DEVENDES HIMSELF. So if your a PARENT looking for a Decent FILM. The way Film's are made in the Last 15 years. This is one of the Better ones in my option. Enjoy this FILM I give it a 8 out of 10. Because of course it was underrated. But that was WRONG BECAUSE IT WAS AND IS A GREAT FILM. NEVER LISTEN TO ROTTEN TOMATOES WHY????? Because they are THE WORST FOR RATING MOVIES. INJOY THIS FILM.

A sequel to a 24 year old film! I'm not talking a film like 'Blade Runner'. It was considered a flop, but the concept looked good, particularly for a children's film. This is not a follow up story. Entirely a new cast and a new situation. The story of a young girl Karina, influenced by her late cop father, she's interested in fighting, solving crimes. So she frequently ends up in the principal office in her school. On one day, she comes across a cop who is trying to follow a lead to a man responsible for a series of vandals around the city. This unusual team-up, sees an unexpected success, how it all happens that you should watch it to know.

The casting was decent, but the lead two guys were good. Particularly Lulu. Seems one of the future big star on making. The story, it's okayish. Predictable, but also enjoyable. Acceptable graphics, better one for television quality. There were lots of silly scenes, but overall a much entertaining film. Just a cinematic story, it does not make sense in the real world. A film that brings together kids and adults, a pure family film and a perfect weekend film. Such films do not make any harm, only you have to put aside a while your rational mind to have a good time.

6.5/10

This is not a remake or a knockoff of the first one with Burt, but i really enjoyed this film because it was fresh and new and had good feel to it that connected with the actors. I would highly recommend this to watch with your kids and see how good this film is..