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Sylvester Stallone, Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Peter Berg, Janeane Garofalo, Robert Patrick, Michael Rapaport, Annabella Sciorra (mehr)Streaming (3)
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Sheriff Freddy Heflin wird von seinen höhergestellten Kollegen des NYPD schikaniert und gedemütigt. Als er erfährt, dass eben diese Beamten sich der Korruption schuldig gemacht haben, beschließt er, ihrem Treiben ein Ende zu setzen und sie zu überführen... Der gescheiterte Police Officer Freddy Heflin, der eine Karriere im NYPD anstrebte, dann jedoch wegen einseitiger Taubheit nicht aufgenommen wurde, ist nun Sheriff in einem kleinen Nachbarort New Yorks. Dass er den Polizisten NYPD in seiner Autorität unterlegen ist, lassen diese ihn nur allzu gerne spüren. Als Heflin eines Tages auf korrupte Machenschaften der Beamten des NYPD aufmerksam wird, wittert er seine Chance, beruflich aufzusteigen. Währenddessen erhält der NYPD-Beamte Moe Tilden aus der Abteilung für interne Ermittlungen den Auftrag, sein Department auf Korruption zu untersuchen. Schnell stößt er auf einige Unstimmigkeiten, die darauf hinweisen, dass im New Yorker Police Department nicht alles mit rechten Dingen zugeht. Als er bemerkt, dass sich die kriminellen Vorfälle bis in den Nachbarort Garrison zurückverfolgen lassen, bittet er Sheriff Heflin um Hilfe. Gemeinsam machen sie sich auf die Jagd nach den korrupten Polizisten des NYPD... (RTL Nitro)
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Sly looks good here with his beer belly, but that doesn’t make him a character actor, though at least he tries and I had no problem believing him in the role of an honest cop. Some of the great actors alongside him, on the other hand, don't try very hard, acting giant De Niro's performance is not very good. The story, corruption in the ranks of the police, is nothing original, nothing I haven't seen countless times in other films. Still, I can't say that I was bored, also thanks to the well-crafted conclusion. Mangold was just cutting his teeth in his second directorial venture, but even that was enough for a fairly pleasant movie.
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Despite all those stars, it’s nothing but average. I don't understand De Niro's participation at all, his role was terribly bland and quite unnecessary in the overall context. The only ones who stand out are, surprisingly, Stallone as the sheriff, and Keitel as the corrupt cop. The film's attempt at some character psychology deserves praise, as well as the fact that it doesn't play at being more than what it really is, and that it doesn’t throw any shocking twists or big action set-pieces. It's just another American fairytale of good guys versus bad guys, of which many have been made, and much better and more entertaining. 60%
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The screenwriter and director in one failed to fully exploit the potential of a pretty decent theme and a stellar cast, but I really enjoyed watching those young men :-) It's a real shame that James Mangold couldn't get more out of this theme. Had he been able to do that, it would have been a very decent four-star thriller.
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A solid detective film from the turn of the millennium with an absolutely stellar cast. Such a star-studded lineup is rare, each name a big deal. It’s a bit disappointing, though, that the story is quite linear with few plot twists to surprise the viewer. However, James Mangold's steady directorial hand is evident throughout the film; I’d be lying if I said otherwise. As mentioned, the script isn’t among the most intricate, but it has a coherent storyline. As for the characters, Stallone, with his down-to-earth portrayal of a sheriff from suburban New Jersey, truly shined and demonstrated that he always has something to offer as an actor. Harvey Keitel was also excellent, and Ray Liotta was a pleasure to watch. Personally, I would have given De Niro, as an icon, a larger role; his internal affairs investigator didn’t get much opportunity to stand out. All in all, it’s a respectable old-school crime film. I give it 7/10.
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