ショウタイム
あらすじ
映画のあらすじはこちら: 『ショウタイム』は、2002年のアメリカのコメディ映画で、伝統的なバディコップのジャンルをパロディ化した作品です。全く異なる2人の警察官が、リアリティ番組の撮影のためにありえないコンビを組まされるという物語です。物語の中心は、ロサンゼルスの路上でキャリアを積んだ、実直で堅物のベテラン刑事、ミッチ・プレストン（ロバート・デ・ニーロ）です。 ミッチの世界は、サウスセントラルLA出身の、口達者で調子の良い、少し不安定な新人刑事、クリス・コリンズ（エディ・マーフィ）とコンビを組むことを余儀なくされたことで一変します。2人は、「リアル」な警察官の経験をカメラに収めることを目的とした、新しいリアリティ番組のプロデューサーによって引き合わされます。 ミッチとクリスは、それぞれのスタイルや性格の違いを乗り越えながら、犯罪を解決しようとする一方で、テレビ番組の撮影という不条理にも対処しなければなりません。この2人の相性の悪いパートナーシップは、一連の滑稽な誤解、文化的な衝突、そしてコメディ的な冒険につながります。 映画全体を通して、デ・ニーロとマーフィはそれぞれのキャラクターにトレードマークのウィットと魅力を吹き込み、記憶に残るスクリーン上の化学反応を生み出し、『ショウタイム』のユーモアと魅力を高めています。コップ映画の決まり文句、ポップカルチャーの引用、そして風刺を巧みに織り交ぜたこのバディコメディは、デ・ニーロとマーフィの両方のファンを喜ばせること間違いなしです。
レビュー
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.
