Bulletproof
Bulletproof

Bulletproof

1996Movie84 minEnglish

An undercover police officer named Rock Keats befriends a drug dealer and car thief named Archie Moses in a bid to catch the villainous drug lord Frank Coltan. But the only problem is that Keats is a cop, his real name is Jack Carter, and he is working undercover with the LAPD to bust Moses and Colton at a sting operation the LAPD has set up.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users56%
Director: Ernest R. DickersonGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A rookie cop with a troubled past goes undercover to bust a dangerous auto theft ring. He finds himself relying on an eccentric, wisecracking informant who may be more trouble than he's worth. As they delve deeper into the criminal underworld, the cop must confront his own demons while trying to bring down the operation and survive.

Critical Reception

Bulletproof was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found its action sequences and comedic elements to be uninspired and its plot predictable. While the chemistry between the leads was sometimes noted, the film struggled to find a cohesive tone and was largely dismissed as a forgettable action-comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and predictable script that fails to deliver exciting action or genuine comedy.
  • Damon Wayans and Adam Sandler's performances are often overshadowed by the uninspired direction and generic plot.
  • Despite some attempts at buddy-cop chemistry, the movie ultimately feels like a missed opportunity.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the film to be a forgettable diversion with some amusing moments thanks to the lead actors. However, a significant portion of viewers were disappointed by the unoriginal plot and lack of memorable action.

Fun Fact

Adam Sandler and Damon Wayans, both starring in the film, had previously worked together on sketches for 'Saturday Night Live' before 'Bulletproof'.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Really funny. Adam Sandler again just cracks me up. I like the storyline to the movie too.
John Chard

John Chard

I don't like your God. Your God scares me. Starring Adam Sandler and Damon Wayans, the former a criminal, the latter a cop, plot sees the mismatched pair thrust together to bring down a criminal kingpin (James Caan). So it's all set up n...