Two mismatched security guards are thrown together to bust a smuggling operation.Two mismatched security guards are thrown together to bust a smuggling operation.Two mismatched security guards are thrown together to bust a smuggling operation.
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- TriviaSteve Zahn's haircut and physical appearance were designed to mimic those of actual police that he had seen and studied. The transformation was so effective that when Zahn and his brother went into a bar one night, people sitting near them moved away. Zahn's brother laughed and said "They think you're a cop!"
- GoofsWhen Earl is behind the wheel of the driving-instruction car, he constantly moves the steering wheel from side to side, yet the car always drives straight.
- Quotes
[Earl is trying to reach for the keys in his car and Hank is walking up to him]
Hank: Need some help?
Earl: Are you asking me if I need some help or am I stealing this car?
Hank: Are you stealing this car?
Earl: Does it look like I'm stealing this damn car?
Hank: A little bit.
Earl: Why, 'cause I'm black? If you saw a white guy doing this you'd give him a reward.
Hank: Let me see your license.
Earl: I ain't showin' you a damn thing! This is my car and I didn't do anything wrong. You owe me an apology.
Hank: You're in dangerous grounds here, bub, I'd be careful what comes out of your mouth next!
Earl: Oh, you want to hear what comes out of my mouth next? You're... a... fucking... pig!
- Alternate versionsDVD has alternate ending.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Liquid Bridge: World Premiere (2003)
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Written by Alvaro Velasquez
Performed by Fruko y sus Tesos
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Although it's the first film I've seen with Steve Zahn, I thought he was genuine in his portrayal of emotion over the death of his fellow officer. His loyalty and respect for his friend and partner showed in every aspect of his acting.
Enter Martin Lawrence . . . then it became too silly.
As for, Bill Duke and Eric Roberts, they're always great in my opinion. Seasoned and mature actors.
I just can't take Martin Lawrence seriously. He's a funny comedian, but this type of silly slapstick takes away from the suspense of the film. The whole "bee" story, police academy farce, as well as the girl with the handcuffs, along with a few more so-called "funny" scenes, should have been re-written to better fit the plot. It's cute for situation comedy, but not for a movie that starts on such a serious tone. It's misleading and kills the suspense.
The movie would have been much better without it.
- jmcserious
- Sep 9, 2005
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- Also known as
- Milliy xavfsizlik
- Filming locations
- Public Storage - 3810 Eagle Rock Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA(Burglary scene near beginning of film.)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $36,381,186
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $14,369,694
- Jan 19, 2003
- Gross worldwide
- $50,097,949
- Runtime1 hour 28 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1