23 Buddy Movies, Ranked From Worst to Best
You've seen so many buddy movies you could probably write one in your sleep. Create a character, create a second character who's the opposite (size-wise, disposition-wise or otherwise), drop them both into a pressure cooker (figuratively, please) and let the fun begin.
But history proves that it's not quite so easy to create a classic buddy movie. Here's a rundown of 23 buddy movies that mastered—and messed up—the formula, ranked from worst to best by Metascore.
You know Melissa McCarthy is going to be funny in this R-rated cop comedy. The surprise is Sandra Bullock, who, as it turns out, can get just as many laughs when paired with the right partner.
“Cagney and Lacey these two ain't. When they finally join forces, they go rogue with a gusto that is refreshing.” —Sheila O'Malley, RogerEbert.com