Observe and Report

Name: Observe and Report
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Crime
Released: April 10, 2009
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 54
Cast: Anna Faris, Ray Liotta, Seth Rogen

2009

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: April 10, 2009 | R

Starring: Anna Faris, Ray Liotta, Seth Rogen

Summary: At the Forest Ridge Mall, head of security Ronnie Barnhardt patrols his jurisdiction with an iron fist. The master of his domain, he combats skateboarders, shoplifters and the occasional unruly customer while dreaming of the day when he can swap his flashlight for a badge and a gun. But his delusions of grandeur are put to the test when theAt the Forest Ridge Mall, head of security Ronnie Barnhardt patrols his jurisdiction with an iron fist. The master of his domain, he combats skateboarders, shoplifters and the occasional unruly customer while dreaming of the day when he can swap his flashlight for a badge and a gun. But his delusions of grandeur are put to the test when the mall is struck by a flasher. Driven by his personal duty to protect and serve the mall and its patrons, Ronnie seizes the opportunity to showcase his underappreciated law enforcement talents on a grand scale, hoping his solution of this crime will earn him a coveted spot at the police academy and the heart of his elusive dream girl Brandi. (Warner Bros.)… Expand

Director: Jody Hill

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 86 min

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

The superb character actor Celia Weston (In the Bedroom) is truly breathtaking as Ronnie's boozer mom. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Funnier than the silliest comedy because it's surprisingly real. Read full review

Peter Travers

Funny as hell. Read full review

Wesley Morris

This new movie is crazier, scarier, funnier, and more bewildering. It's the strangest movie I expect to see from a Hollywood studio for the rest of the year. Read full review

John DeFore

Barring a Terry Zwigoff return to "Bad Santa" territory, it's hard to imagine a filmmaker embracing this dubious hero to the extent writer-director Jody Hill does. Read full review

Dana Stevens

What's meant (I think) to be a "f*** you" to action-movie conventions reads instead as a "f*** you" to the audience. Observe and Report tickets should come with a free breath mint, because however hard you've been laughing, that ending leaves a seriously bad taste in your mouth. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

If you thought Abu Ghraib was a laugh riot then you might love Observe and Report, a potentially brilliant conceptual comedy that fizzles because its writer and director, Jody Hill, doesn't have the guts to go with his spleen. Read full review

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MichaelF

Apr 11, 2009

Absolutely hilarious. A bipolar hero? I was rooting for him!

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JohnP

Apr 17, 2009

A fantastic movie, as mentioned, that's destined to be misunderstood. I enjoyed it because of the creativity in the presentation of the characters and the themes of the movie. Though it still follows the Hero's motif as almost all hollywood flicks do nowadays, the viewer is forced A fantastic movie, as mentioned, that's destined to be misunderstood. I enjoyed it because of the creativity in the presentation of the characters and the themes of the movie. Though it still follows the Hero's motif as almost all hollywood flicks do nowadays, the viewer is forced to hate the main character because of his psychosis, but love him at the same time for his upright belief in justice and kindness.… Expand

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RyanS.

Sep 23, 2009

This movie makes you laugh at just how messed up it is. It's really quite brilliantly funny.

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alexandergreen

Sep 4, 2011

This is a strange movie. Regular fans of Seth Rogen movies will either love it because of him, or be disturbed by his dark turn in this one. Playing a sociopathic, bipolar mall guard, it serves as an adult alternative to Kevin James's similar premise family comedy, Paul Blart: Mall Cop. AllThis is a strange movie. Regular fans of Seth Rogen movies will either love it because of him, or be disturbed by his dark turn in this one. Playing a sociopathic, bipolar mall guard, it serves as an adult alternative to Kevin James's similar premise family comedy, Paul Blart: Mall Cop. All in all, I found myself bemused more than amused by the whole thing, and the as the end credits rolled in front of my eyes, I thought "what the **** did I just witness?"… Expand

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JesseDillinger

Apr 25, 2023

Yeah never found this one funny. Wasn't it just a Paul Blart knock off? Either way, I remember it not being funny at all.

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EvS

Apr 13, 2009

Pretty horrible. A weak knockoff that made no sense and didn't cause many laughs.

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CindeeG

Apr 14, 2009

WORST movie ever. We usually compare our favorite parts, but for this movie we chose our "YUCK-YOU" moments 1) the swinging limp dick; long scene: short penis 2) the humorless "f*ck you" yelling match 3) the drunk/vomiting kiss and screw scene 4) creepy policemen. Legendary Productions is a WORST movie ever. We usually compare our favorite parts, but for this movie we chose our "YUCK-YOU" moments 1) the swinging limp dick; long scene: short penis 2) the humorless "f*ck you" yelling match 3) the drunk/vomiting kiss and screw scene 4) creepy policemen. Legendary Productions is a legend in my mind, but not for ONE good reason. Don't waste your time or money!… Expand

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