Cop Out: Maximum Comedy Mode

Two NYPD detectives, veteran Jimmy Monroe and his volatile partner Paul Hodge, are tasked with recovering a stolen baseball card that belongs to Jimmy's daughter's wedding fund. Their investigation takes them through a series of dangerous and often absurd encounters with criminals, including a ruthless arms dealer named Dave. The pair must put aside their differences and navigate the seedy underbelly of New York City to retrieve the valuable card before Jimmy's daughter's wedding.

Cop Out received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. Many critics lambasted the film for its unfunny jokes, nonsensical plot, and uninspired direction by Kevin Smith, who was generally considered out of his element. The performances, particularly from the lead actors, were also frequently criticized for being unenthusiastic or over-the-top.

• Widely panned for its lack of humor and direction, often cited as one of Kevin Smith's weakest films.
• Critics found the plot convoluted and the action sequences uninspired.
• Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan's chemistry was deemed ineffective, and their performances often described as phoned-in.

Google audience: Google users largely expressed disappointment with the film, finding it to be a poorly executed comedy with weak writing and a predictable plot. Many viewers felt that the film failed to deliver on its comedic premise and that the performances did not compensate for the script's shortcomings.

Kevin Smith has stated that "Cop Out" was the only film he has ever made where he did not have creative control, and he considers it a "work-for-hire" job he regrets taking.