Showtime: Un Dueto Explosivo
Trama
Aquí está el resumen de la película: Showtime: Un Dueto Explosivo es una película de comedia estadounidense de 2002 que parodia el género tradicional de policías colegas al colocar a dos agentes de la ley muy diferentes en una improbable asociación para un programa de televisión policial basado en la realidad. La historia se centra en el detective Mitch Preston (Robert De Niro), un policía veterano, serio y sensato que ha pasado toda su carrera en las calles de Los Ángeles. El mundo de Mitch se pone patas arriba cuando se ve obligado a formar equipo con Chris Collins (Eddie Murphy), un policía novato, locuaz, rápido y un poco inestable del sur-centro de Los Ángeles. Los dos son reunidos por los productores de un nuevo programa de televisión basado en la realidad que tiene como objetivo capturar las experiencias "reales" de los policías en la cámara. Mientras Mitch y Chris navegan por sus estilos y personalidades contrastantes, también deben lidiar con lo absurdo de filmar un programa de televisión mientras intentan resolver crímenes. La asociación desigual del dúo conduce a una serie de hilarantes malentendidos, choques culturales y desventuras cómicas. A lo largo de la película, De Niro y Murphy aportan su ingenio y encanto característicos a sus respectivos personajes, creando una química memorable en la pantalla que se suma al humor y al encanto de Showtime: Un Dueto Explosivo. Con su inteligente combinación de clichés de películas de policías, referencias a la cultura pop y sátira, esta comedia de colegas seguramente deleitará a los fanáticos tanto de De Niro como de Murphy.
Reseñas
Genesis
Adam McKay: a bitter orange at Netflix, a sweet one at HBO. The first episode alone showcases top-tier TV production quality. The script and editing rhythm are first-rate. As for complaints about the visuals, the audiovisual style and form are integral to the meaning and emotional expression of the work. The mixed use of videotape, film, and handheld camera isn't just about recreating a sense of era, but also about expressing the unconscious and restless emotions of that era. Breaking the fourth wall has indeed been overused in Hollywood in recent years, but its use in this show doesn't pose a problem so far, and it constitutes an effective intertextuality with the show's narrative itself. As for whether it can reach the height of *Succession*...
Sage
In the City of Angels, everyone's a bastard. The blend of on-court competition and off-court business in professional sports makes the whole show richer, with the rapid-fire McKay-esque pacing being both loved and loathed. The visual aesthetic really hits my sweet spot: 35mm, Super 8, and analog signals take turns, making the 80s authenticity powerfully intense.
Adrian
The episodes focusing on Jack McKinney and the fictionalized Lakers-Celtics rivalry were excellent. Looking forward to seeing Pat Riley with his signature look next season.
Jace
I can kind of see why Jerry West is suing over this.
Phoenix
Using real people and actual historical events in sports as a framework, the show freely crafts a fictional story within. The character development is three-dimensional, and the series combines excellent business drama with the tropes of a great sports film. Coupled with the legendary nature of the history and figures involved, it's arguably the most entertaining and watchable TV show so far this year. At the same time, almost all the real-life figures portrayed in the series vehemently detest it, claiming the plot doesn't align with what actually happened back in the day. (Everyone knows it's fictionalized, but it's so damn good...). Especially the real Jerry West, who is so angry that he initiated a lawsuit...
Emersyn
"This show really knows how to make 'cops' look bad. A trainwreck of chemistry and bad decisions, it's like watching a car crash in slow motion."
Alice
Despite its exaggerated humor, Showtime surprisingly pulls off a witty parody of buddy cop movies, cleverly senduping the clichés and conventions of the genre. The chemistry between the two leads is undeniable, and their comedic timing makes for an entertaining ride. While not groundbreakingly original, the film's lighthearted tone and amusing take on reality TV make for a fun, if forgettable, watch.
