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Officer Down

score: 
C-
Director: 
Brian A. Miller
Cast: 
Stephen Dorff, Walton Goggins, Stephen Lang, James Woods
Running Time: 
97
Rated: 
R
Author(s): 
Tyler Mager

Get the Gringo Adds to 'Dumb Cop' Stereotype

The stereotype of the ‘dumb cop’ has featured in countless films over the years - and Get the Gringo is no exception! In this feature, we will list our five favorite dumb cops in film, including Inspector Clouseau in Pink Panther, Frank Drebin inNaked Gun and Super Troopers in Super Troopers. 

Stone

score: 
A-
Director: 
John Curran
Cast: 
Edward Norton, Robert De Niro, Milla Jovovich, Frances Conroy
Running Time: 
105
Rated: 
R
Author(s): 
Jordan Silverthorne

Two men sit awkwardly across from one another; you know their faces well.  One is a Hollywood icon—a man who has starred in some of the greatest movies ever made, now reaching the age where most men would retire.  Yet this individual is still a powerful figure, and despite his age he is still very clearly in control of every situation.  He is Jack Mabry, a parole officer who has spent his life judging men for what they’ve done.

Drag Me to Hell

score: 
B+
Director: 
Sam Raimi
Cast: 
Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Loma Raver, David Paymer
Running Time: 
99
Rated: 
PG-13
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
Over the lat five years, a noticeable change has developed within the world of scary movies. Gone are the days of Freddy and Jason, replaced by spirits and haunting images that interfere with the minds and actions of our heroines. The once expected hard-R ratings have been replaced by the softer, more receptive PG-13 classification. And while the change has resulted in a boost in terms of box-office revenue, those who live and breathe for the genre are quietly seeing their obsession loose strength.

Seven Pounds

score: 
C-
Director: 
Gabriele Muccino
Cast: 
Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy
Running Time: 
118
Rated: 
PG-13
After an inexcusable incident leaves Ben Thomas grieving regret and remorse, a new man wakes up, ready to change the life of seven unconnected strangers. Through a series of tests, the surviving IRS officer will work to discover each person's underlying conscious, making the ultimate decision as to whether each is truly a 'good person.' The answer to that one question will play a critical part in each of the tested lives as it will determine whether their future is worth creating.

Thacker Case, The

score: 
C+
Director: 
Brian Jun
Cast: 
Gabriel Mann, John Savage, Eliza Dushku, Michael Welch
Running Time: 
95
Rated: 
NR
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
Over the last several years, many real-life court cases have been brought to the big screen. However, few have held the significance that is seen in the wrongful death case of Kevin Thatcher. Arrested for what was originally considered a routine DUI infraction in Marshalltown, Iowa, Thatcher was later found dead in an alley outside of the police station. The arresting officer's story is highly suspicious, and everyone involved seemed to be covering up the true occurrences of that night.

Salt

Jolie Re-Enters Her Element as CIA Operative Evelyn Salt
Director: 
Phillip Noyce
Cast: 
Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Daniel Olbrychski
Running Time: 
99
Release: 
July 23, 2010
Rated: 
R
Author(s): 
Micael Mirza
Evelyn Salt, a distinguished CIA officer, swore an oath to protect, serve and honor her country. When a defector walks in on the day of her wedding anniversary and accuses her of being a Russian spy, her loyalty becomes a stagnant unknown. In an act of impulse, Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture and clear her name. Her efforts to prove her innocence only intensify the doubt surrounding her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity begs the question: Who is Salt?
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