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A New York Police Detective and his Wife try to take care of his slain partner's three daughters.A New York Police Detective and his Wife try to take care of his slain partner's three daughters.A New York Police Detective and his Wife try to take care of his slain partner's three daughters.
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Mike Hagerty
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- (as Michael G. Hagerty)
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Not at all what I was expecting. The title and movie poster suggest a straight NY police procedural -- or at least the one good cop out of the whole corrupt department.
Nope. The movie sees Michael Keaton lose his partner in the line of duty and try to raise the now-orphaned children. This is while he's also trying to take down a drug kingpin, but it's that Mr. Mom angle and split focus that's distracting.
The movie also engineers a reason for him to break bad, which feels forced, as well as the "but wait!" ending in the service of the family drama.
I dunno, maybe I was disappointed that Rachel Ticotin didn't have more to do. It's just that the cop stuff was so much more interesting. They certainly put some real effort into the melee right scenes, there's some nice grit there.
Keaton's fantastic as usual, and the supporting players are all strong, no complaints there. It's just scattered.
Nope. The movie sees Michael Keaton lose his partner in the line of duty and try to raise the now-orphaned children. This is while he's also trying to take down a drug kingpin, but it's that Mr. Mom angle and split focus that's distracting.
The movie also engineers a reason for him to break bad, which feels forced, as well as the "but wait!" ending in the service of the family drama.
I dunno, maybe I was disappointed that Rachel Ticotin didn't have more to do. It's just that the cop stuff was so much more interesting. They certainly put some real effort into the melee right scenes, there's some nice grit there.
Keaton's fantastic as usual, and the supporting players are all strong, no complaints there. It's just scattered.
Michael Keaton and wife Rene Russo want to adopt Anthony LaPaglia's three young daughters after he is killed on duty with partner Keaton by his side in this dull, slow-moving and uninteresting little film. The typical problems arise as the couple need money to move to a larger place before they can legally claim guardianship of the girls. Could this mean that Keaton will get involved in crooked dealings to get the cash they so desperately need? Predictable and amazingly cheap-looking film that just never does generate any drama or real intrigue. 2 stars out of 5.
Micheal Keaton is one of my favorite actors for a few reasons, Batman, Batman Returns, one good cop , & johnny dangerously kinda gives u the impression that hes cool, calm & collective, but under the surface hes a razor sharp bad-ass. Keaton delivers a heart warming story about a good cop who is faced with putting food on the table for his family and has had enough with bad guys shooting at cops. Keaton does whats right to obtain justice , i mean hey we gave cops a badge to do the right things above the rest of us didn't we? so why waste another tax dollar on your ordinary fat cat cop eating donuts doing Dilly squat, next time just hire........ " one good cop"
'One Good Cop' is an amazing film in all respects. Written & Directed by Heywood Gould, 'One Good Cop' opens beautifully & ends the same.
A underrated film, it deserved to be 1991's Top Grossing film. Apart from being an amazing film, one gets to see our-now-legend Michael Keaton in an outstanding performance. It's sad to know that people watch a film like 'Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen' more than watching an honest attempt like this which released way back, and didn't get it's due.
The drama, the action, the emotional quotient... everything has been balanced beautifully. A complete film!
'One Good Cop' is not to be missed. An outstanding film! Two Thumbs Up!
A underrated film, it deserved to be 1991's Top Grossing film. Apart from being an amazing film, one gets to see our-now-legend Michael Keaton in an outstanding performance. It's sad to know that people watch a film like 'Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen' more than watching an honest attempt like this which released way back, and didn't get it's due.
The drama, the action, the emotional quotient... everything has been balanced beautifully. A complete film!
'One Good Cop' is not to be missed. An outstanding film! Two Thumbs Up!
As usual, Michael Keaton delivers an excellent performance. Whether the scene calls for humor, pathos or action, he's your man every time. I watch his face and body language closely in every one of his films, and he is always up to the demands of every role. He is as good an actor as any of the most celebrated stars, past or present, but is underappreciated. Also note his loyalty (or that of others to him), in employing the same people for assistance in many or most films. This is a guy who will bring you to tears with laughter or sadness, just in the way he portrays the character. His scene in his superior's office when he thought his career (and life as he'd known it) were over, was excellent - subtle, but he brought out how a person in the position would feel. Yes, this is a light movie, but heavy on quality, because of Michael Keaton. I'll continue to watch, enjoy and be amazed at his work, time after time.
Did you know
- TriviaOriginal title was "We're Alive".
- GoofsTakes places in New York City but some scenes were obvious on California streets.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Movies We Loved as Kids (1991)
- SoundtracksCali Es Sexy
Written by Luis Gabriel Gerlado
Performed by Ivan Serna y La Secreta
Courtesy of Kubaney Records
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Un buen policía
- Filming locations
- Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA(Precinct Police Station)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $4,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $11,276,846
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,360,277
- May 5, 1991
- Gross worldwide
- $11,276,846
- Runtime
- 1h 54m(114 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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