Showtime - Dura Realidade
Enredo
Aqui está o resumo do filme: Showtime - Dura Realidade é um filme de comédia americano de 2002 que satiriza o gênero tradicional de duplas policiais, colocando dois policiais extremamente diferentes em uma parceria improvável para um reality show policial na TV. A história gira em torno do detetive Mitch Preston (Robert De Niro), um policial veterano, sério e pragmático, que passou toda a sua carreira nas ruas de Los Angeles. O mundo de Mitch vira de cabeça para baixo quando ele é forçado a se juntar a Chris Collins (Eddie Murphy), um policial novato, falante, rápido e um pouco instável de South Central LA. Os dois são reunidos pelos produtores de um novo reality show de TV que visa capturar as experiências "reais" dos policiais em vídeo. Enquanto Mitch e Chris lidam com seus estilos e personalidades contrastantes, eles também devem lidar com os absurdos de filmar um programa de TV enquanto tentam resolver crimes. A parceria incompatível da dupla leva a uma série de mal-entendidos hilários, choques culturais e desventuras cômicas. Ao longo do filme, De Niro e Murphy trazem sua sagacidade e charme característicos para seus respectivos personagens, criando uma química memorável na tela que aumenta o humor e o charme de Showtime - Dura Realidade. Com sua mistura inteligente de clichês de filmes policiais, referências à cultura pop e sátira, esta comédia de duplas certamente encantará os fãs de De Niro e Murphy.
Resenhas
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.
