R.I.P.D.

R.I.P.D.

Plot

Nick Walker, a rough-around-the-edges Boston cop with his own set of moral code and strong sense of justice, lived life on his own terms. However, his ways finally caught up to him, and while on a mission with his partner Bobby Hayes, they stumbled upon a gang of thugs. Before they could take them down, the gang's leader, known as a "deader," gunned them both down. When Nick awoke, he found himself lying on a hospital bed with no life signs. Initially confused and struggling to comprehend his situation, an unexpected surprise awaited him - he wasn't dead yet. Despite still being on the ground, his spirit broke free from his body, leaving the medics mystified as to what exactly transpired. Nick was taken to the Newport mansion, the headquarters of the Rest in Peace Department (R.I.P.D.), where all departing souls end up post-mortem. Officer Peter Llewelyn Davies took up Nick's case and decided that he would be perfect candidate for the R.I.P.D., considering his background as a force of justice. During the onboarding process, Nick met Jeff Friesen, a laid-back dead cop from California who seemed utterly clueless to everything around him. However, his good-natured and jolly demeanor helped put Nick at ease and showed him the ropes of being a living cadaver. But things grew more complicated, as Nick soon met his new field agent and guide in the R.I.P.D. – Procopio, who unlike others in their department carried the spirits, still worn and bearing traumatic scars, as opposed to being reincarnated. Nick initially struggled with this new partnership but, before time ran out for him, Nick found himself having to undergo a training process with his new companion, Rigig. In between the whirlwind of new information, Nick discovered a connection to three specific men who still occupied the R.I.P.D., Bobby Hayes, Gil and Peter. These cadavers offered a glimmer into Nick's true purpose at the R.I.P.D. The fact that he still possessed a powerful and sharp spirit, when very few possessed such tenacity and bold spirit, put a curious sparkle in Peter's heart and Bob's as well was - they began to suspect and try unearthing the man who had led them to an untimely demise. Riding in their official vehicle in their police attire this unexpected duo who, riding the earth as an enigmatic un-dead, moved subtly into the spirit world which actually existed along, side with the physical world, were the key to tracking down the culprit who murdered them, Robert "Bob" Hayes. As Nick gradually gained command from his reformation, even picking up and making unlikely allies from the living and dead, together they pursued their trail of murder, plotting, trying their luck and seeking possible explanations of reality. Initially however their suspect only had their ghosts to feed upon as a potential target - that was quickly ruled out by understanding how these dearies walked with vitality thus putting no fear into these ghostly entities as they hunted freely and were shielded by two living souls.

Reviews

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Parker

The rubbery animation vibe isn't bad. The elevator bursting through the roof reminds me of Nic Tse's *2002*. Re-watching *2002* and *Yu Yu Hakusho*, and keeping up with *Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.*... When will we get a live-action version of Yusuke Urameshi?

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6/10/2025, 2:30:01 PM
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Derek

The disguises they switch between are absolutely hilarious! Chen shooting with a banana is comedic gold!

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6/9/2025, 7:23:16 AM
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Haven

Smacks of Men in Black, but lacks the original's wow factor.

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6/7/2025, 4:52:35 AM
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Leo

Good concept, dazzling visuals, and a solid cast. It just lacks overall originality.

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6/6/2025, 7:40:33 AM
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Lorenzo

"R.I.P.D. is like a dull, uninspired version of Men in Black. Utterly uninspired. _(:3」∠)_"

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6/5/2025, 3:37:43 PM