Officer Downe (2016)
7/10
The movie is essentially a live-action graphic novel a la Sin City and pulls off its intention perfectly.
4 February 2017
"I've got the badge and I've got the will. I am LAPD, so let me show you how it's done." Office Downe (Coates) is the best cop in the force. He has no fear and is relentless in his pursuit of justice. After a new recruit (Ross) discovers his secret he isn't sure what to think. Now Gable is stuck between doing what he thinks is right, or what he thinks is best. This is a very stylized movie that is exciting, but not for everyone. The movie is based off of a graphic novel and is filmed and edited to really have the feel of that one. This movie has flashes of Sin City, Bunraku and and even Scott Pilgrim. The way it is filmed and the over the top acting and action really fit in a movie like this and actually adds to the enjoyment. This is not a movie that will make you think but it will entertain you for the entire time and that is what a movie is ultimately supposed to do. I laughed and was entertained. Do not however, expect to watch an award winning movie. Overall, the movie is essentially a live-action graphic novel a la Sin City and pulls off its intention perfectly. I give this a B.
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