Almost Cops

The plot is not thick and can be seen from miles away, the acting could be better but yet it is very entertaining. Specially for Dutch films it is entertaining. The most annoying is not even the acting but the wholes in true story where adding some time to the playing length could have done the storyline some serious good. One actor that truly stood out and had limited screentime was Stephanie. She could have been more put in on the action making it more funny. Or the love story with Ramon is not well played out while it could have been. So actually not a bad movie, no terrible acting but just lacking some in-depth storytelling. But still positive experience.

This is a result of a filmmaker who doesnt know what movie to make. One moment you watch a spoof with potential, the next moment it is bad action movie. Sure, it is possible to shoot a funny action movie, but that would mean you have funny action scenes and not one moment of comedy, one moment of action. The action scenes were mediocre, acting mostly bad, but I did had to laugh a little once and a while. The idea to created a movie about BOA's was great, it really was. But the writers and director should have done some investigation to the real tasks of a BOA. One finale point of criticism. The Netherlands do have good actors. Really they do exist. But why are always the same bad actors casted. For instance Teun Kuilvoer. He is always casted for a bad boy character, but is one of the worst Dutch actors exists.

This film is nothing more than a PR stunt to make the Dutch BOA system look good. BOAs (Special Enforcement Officers) were never meant to assist police - they were created to replace them because they're cheaper and send fine money straight to local governments. They can't use force, can't make arrests, and mostly hand out petty fines for things like cycling in city centers or parking errors.

Almost Cops tries to paint BOAs as lovable underdogs, but it completely ignores the truth: BOAs are powerless, widely disrespected, and symbolize a broken system focused on revenue, not safety. Dressing that up in comedy doesn't fix the problem.

While I had indeed never heard about this 2025 Dutch action comedy titled "Bad Boa's" (aka "Almost Cops"), of course I opted to watch it. All movies deserve a fair chance in my opinion.

Writers Kenneth Asporaat, Michel Bonset, Murth Mossel, Joost Reijmers, Paul de Vrijer and Thomas van der Ree put together an okay enough script. I mean, it was a watchable enough movie with some good laughs here and there. But ultimately it just wasn't an outstanding or memorable action comedy.

Given my very, very limited exposure to Dutch cinema, then I wasn't familiar with a single actor or actress on the cast list, which was something that worked in favor of the movie. Yeah, I do enjoy watching new and unfamiliar talents and faces on the screen when I watch a movie.

"Bad Boa's" was a fair enough movie, but director Gonzalo Fernandez Carmona just didn't deliver anything outstanding.

My rating of "Bad Boa's" lands on a generic five out of ten stars.

From the very first scene, *Almost Cops* sets the tone with laugh-out-loud moments, offbeat charm, and a duo you can't help but root for. This buddy comedy captures what happens when two well-meaning slackers end up impersonating police officers-and somehow find themselves stumbling into real crime-fighting.

💥 The chemistry between the leads is magnetic. Their timing, banter, and chaotic improvisation turn every scene into comic gold. Whether they're trying to talk their way out of a traffic stop or accidentally solving a case, you're in for a wild, unpredictable ride.

The film cleverly mixes physical comedy with satire, poking fun at authority while celebrating friendship, loyalty, and accidental heroism. It's fast-paced, never dull, and packed with moments you'll quote later.

🎯 Bottom line: *Almost Cops* doesn't just entertain-it surprises. If you're in the mood for a carefree watch that leaves your face sore from smiling.