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eagleeyevikingJul 3, 2016

Central Intelligence is a buddy cop comedy that aims low and succeeds. The chemistry between Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson is what carries the film and elevates it from the predictability of its recycled plot.

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RichardGreenJun 20, 2016

The bloopers reel after the movie ended was funnier than anything in the movie. Most of the movie people were giggling at serious scenes because everyone came in with the mindset that its supposed to be a comedy. Kevin Hart is overly seriousThe bloopers reel after the movie ended was funnier than anything in the movie. Most of the movie people were giggling at serious scenes because everyone came in with the mindset that its supposed to be a comedy. Kevin Hart is overly serious all the time and Dwayne is forcefully goofy. The chemistry works at times but the plot doesn't. Its like a really bad buddy cop movie where you have no clue who is the good cop and who is the bad cop. Just wait for it come out on Netflix or downloads, not worth a theater visit.… Expand

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PipeCAug 5, 2016

Another Comedy Does Not Fulfill What Promises

Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart join forces in a predictable comedy and not as extraordinary as its grosses at the box office. "Central Intelligence" is a classic buddy cop film (CIA agentsAnother Comedy Does Not Fulfill What Promises

Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart join forces in a predictable comedy and not as extraordinary as its grosses at the box office.

"Central Intelligence" is a classic buddy cop film (CIA agents and everything else) starring two of the personalities most influential and striking of North America, Johnson and Hart - MTV Awards 2016 was presented by them and will be together in the remake of "Jumanji" next year - must save the world of a corrupt cartel that threatens the global economy. It doesn't seem a very original plot, nevertheless, it is the impact of its protagonists that makes spectators buy one ticket to see it. I did it and discovered the truth.

Directed and partly written by Rawson Marshall Thurber, the story saturates a cliche argument with predictable and ridiculous plot twists, but which undeniably is fun. Chemistry of the pair is not brilliant nor funny like Poehler and Fey, nevertheless, they successfully establish their connection and dazzle talent and joy. Well made jokes and a few unexpected cameos molded the surprises of the film, but it is not enough to hide the doubtful development. Accept it, Hart and "The Rock" do not have enough material to keep a comedy that abuses its duration (1 hour and 47 minutes), that only manages McCarthy, maybe, it would have been better a lenght lighter and shorter.

20 years ago, Calvin Joyner (Hart) -nicknamed "The Golden Jet" - was the star student and champion of guys, therefore, he is commemorated by the sycophant director in front of school, such attention is diverted by an atrocious action, an psychological aggression on the personality of Bob (Johnson), overweight boy is victim of school bullying and he is thrown naked in front of hundreds of teenagers; that's where Calvin gives him his jacket so that covers up himself, the guy comes out as grateful as sadden by the event, the first encounter of a disorting friendship. Currently, the boy with the future more promising, works as an accountant, has a humble house and lives with his wife Maggie (Danielle Nicolet). The guys at school have organized a meeting for all students of that period, which do not like Calvin on account of his drastic change of life and his abrupt change of thought. Social networks are a viable link to meet people, Calvin knows it and decides to accept an invitation from Facebook, having a night of drinks with his renewed friend from high school. Starting from there, it unfolds the meet of their lives, what do you do, where do you live, with whom; Stone manages to stay in the house of his friend, he realizing that it CIA would come to the following day claiming that his friend of the last night is a dangerous criminal.

Thurber carried out an acceptable work, a comedy that we've already seen before full of unnecessary twists and a few funny jokes starring by the real stars, "The Rock" a brawny with much, much talent and Hart a little guy with much, much inventiveness. It was not a disappointment, but the pieces did not fit together in the filmic puzzle.… Expand

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tropicAcesJun 18, 2016

Hart and Johnson have solid chemistry and there are enough belly chuckles to make it worth your while. But what holds it back is being great is a lazy script and narrative and Johnson's man-child persona (he talks like a 13-year-old theHart and Johnson have solid chemistry and there are enough belly chuckles to make it worth your while. But what holds it back is being great is a lazy script and narrative and Johnson's man-child persona (he talks like a 13-year-old the entire film, and it gets annoying after a while). Overall it's solid, but given the talent involved it should have been better.… Expand

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Muskrat147Jul 13, 2016

Though the plot is thin, Central Intelligence uses the hysterical chemistry between Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart to deliver a solidly crafted comedy.

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EpicLadySpongeJun 17, 2016

The problem is that who's even going to care about a film like this when another major movie is being released today? No, this isn't as major as it feels like. It might fell more like minor, but that's the only thing Central Intelligence isThe problem is that who's even going to care about a film like this when another major movie is being released today? No, this isn't as major as it feels like. It might fell more like minor, but that's the only thing Central Intelligence is going to be when it automatically hit theaters. Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson did not save the world from making them watch their film in theaters. Okay, maybe some might watch it and love it, but not everyone's going to be see this a lot.… Expand

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TVJerryJun 23, 2016

Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart team up to solve a confusing case of national security. Johnson's character was bullied in high school, where Hart's was a star. 20 years later, the tables have turned and Johnson is a pumped CIA agent, whileDwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart team up to solve a confusing case of national security. Johnson's character was bullied in high school, where Hart's was a star. 20 years later, the tables have turned and Johnson is a pumped CIA agent, while Hart is an accountant. Johnson creates a sweet character, as he continues to develop his considerable comic skills. Hart does more panic reacting than launching the jokes, but his manic style is usually entertaining. There are a few quick action scenes, but most of the time is spent with the starts interacting. The movie moves with an energetic pace and the duo has enjoyable chemistry. On the other hand, much of the dialogue isn't very witty (and re-hashes the same themes) and there aren't enuff really funny bits. It's amusing, but doesn't live up to the comic potential.… Expand

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zmgalen2000Jul 8, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't get me wrong by reading the giant "5" next to the review. Read what I have to say first! This movie is very funny. VERY funny. Kevin Hart delivers a great performance and had us all laughing. However, The Rock could've been a bit better. He seemed to act like he did in all of his other films, pulling off a bit of a "macho man" which doesn't really fit this film.

While there were funny moments, this movie was EXTREMELY cheesy, with predictable actions such as Hart's character turning Johnson's in but then coming in to save him after realizing what he shouldn't have turned him in-because friends, even if you don't know each other much, stick together, right? The implement of "feel-good" moments just sorta made the movie not as fun as it would've been had there been more tension and more of what the audience wanted. Plus, at the end when The Rock took his clothes off was way too corny. This movie is the personification of a stereotypical Hollywood feel-good comedy.… Expand

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NimaAMSep 13, 2016

کمدی اما جنایی ...

این فیلم دو ژانر ناسازگار اکشن و کمدی را که این روزها در هالیوود رواج دارد، با هم ترکیب کرده است . اطلاعات مرکزی حس نوستالژی فیلم های ماجراجویی دو نفره را دارد که یک ماجرای هیجانی - احساسی غیر قابل باور و رابطه ی نزدیککمدی اما جنایی ...

این فیلم دو ژانر ناسازگار اکشن و کمدی را که این روزها در هالیوود رواج دارد، با هم ترکیب کرده است .
اطلاعات مرکزی حس نوستالژی فیلم های ماجراجویی دو نفره را دارد که یک ماجرای هیجانی - احساسی غیر قابل باور و رابطه ی نزدیک و احمقانه ی دو نفر را به نمایش میگذارد .
فیلم آنگونه که به نظر میرسد از هم گسیخته نیست و در هر سه داستانی که تعریف میکند ، داستان آن بر اساس کم اعتمادی و احساس ناامنی مردانه شکل میگیرد .
اما به جای آنکه در این احساسات مردانه و به طبع آن این محتوای ضد زنانه ای که از فیلم برداشت میشود غرق شود ، به فیلم جلوه ی شیرینی بخشیده است .

کمدی - جنایی زیبایی است و دو ژانر ناسازگار را با کارگردانی و بازیگران خوب تبدیل به فیلمی خوب کرده است ...… Expand

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ourtimehascomeMar 19, 2017

Central Intelligence is an action-comedy, but succeeds at neither aspect. Dwayne Johnson & Kevin Hart play off each other well, but the story and characters are too poorly written to ask the audience to invest in the film. UltimatelyCentral Intelligence is an action-comedy, but succeeds at neither aspect. Dwayne Johnson & Kevin Hart play off each other well, but the story and characters are too poorly written to ask the audience to invest in the film. Ultimately forgettable, it never accepts its lowbrow humor wholeheartedly.… Expand

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DirigiblePulpAug 15, 2017

More enjoyable than it has any right to be, Central Intelligence is broadest of the broad and safest of the safe, but with an appealing cast and a goofy good nature it skirts by just fine.