Showtime
Plot
Berikut adalah ringkasan filmnya: Showtime adalah film komedi Amerika tahun 2002 yang memparodikan genre film polisi yang berpasangan tradisional dengan menempatkan dua petugas penegak hukum yang sangat berbeda dalam kemitraan yang tidak mungkin untuk acara TV polisi berbasis realitas. Ceritanya berpusat pada Detektif Mitch Preston (Robert De Niro), seorang polisi veteran yang jujur dan tanpa basa-basi yang telah menghabiskan seluruh kariernya di jalanan Los Angeles. Dunia Mitch terbalik ketika dia dipaksa untuk bekerja sama dengan Chris Collins (Eddie Murphy), seorang polisi pemula yang pandai berbicara, cepat berbicara, dan sedikit tidak stabil dari South Central LA. Keduanya dipertemukan oleh produser acara TV berbasis realitas baru yang bertujuan untuk menangkap pengalaman "nyata" para polisi di depan kamera. Saat Mitch dan Chris menavigasi gaya dan kepribadian mereka yang kontras, mereka juga harus berurusan dengan absurditas pembuatan film acara TV sambil mencoba memecahkan kejahatan. Kemitraan duo yang tidak serasi mengarah pada serangkaian kesalahpahaman lucu, bentrokan budaya, dan petualangan komedi. Sepanjang film, De Niro dan Murphy menghadirkan kecerdasan dan pesona khas mereka pada karakter masing-masing, menciptakan chemistry di layar yang mengesankan yang menambah humor dan pesona Showtime. Dengan perpaduan cerdas antara klise film polisi, referensi budaya pop, dan satir, komedi persahabatan ini pasti akan menyenangkan para penggemar De Niro dan Murphy.
Ulasan
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.
