Chips

A rookie and a veteran CHP officer navigate the treacherous and often bizarre world of California highway patrol. The film follows the unlikely pairing of a strait-laced rookie officer and a rebellious, rule-bending senior detective as they go undercover to take down a notorious ring of thieves.

CHiPS received generally negative reviews from critics, with many citing its crude humor, inconsistent tone, and reliance on tired action-comedy tropes. While Michael Peña's performance received some praise, the film struggled to find a balance between its comedic and dramatic elements.

• Relies heavily on juvenile and often gratuitous humor.

• Fails to capture the charm or satirical edge of the original series.

• Performances are a mixed bag, with Peña standing out but Shepard's direction and writing falling short.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some finding the crude humor amusing and the action sequences entertaining, while others felt the film was unfunny, over-the-top, and a poor adaptation of the beloved television series.

The film features a cameo by Erik Estrada, who played Officer Frank Poncherello in the original CHiPs television series.