Wrong Cops
Wrong Cops

Wrong Cops

2013Movie83 minEnglish

A group of bad cops look to dispose of a body that one of them accidentally shot.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes41%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users40%
Director: Quentin DupieuxGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A group of deeply eccentric and morally questionable LAPD officers engage in a series of bizarre and criminal activities. From extorting drug dealers to pursuing a life of amateur electronic music, their escalating misadventures highlight their profound lack of competence and ethical grounding. The film follows their increasingly absurd and dangerous encounters, blurring the lines between authority and criminality.

Critical Reception

Wrong Cops received a polarizing reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its absurdist humor and dark themes either hilarious or frustratingly aimless. Its unconventional narrative structure and confrontational style were divisive, leading to a cult following for those who appreciated its unique brand of surreal comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique, surrealist humor and unexpected twists.
  • Criticized for its disjointed narrative and lack of clear direction.
  • Seen as a divisive film, either loved for its boldness or disliked for its absurdity.

Google audience: Google users were split, with some enjoying the film's outrageous and unconventional comedy, while others found it confusing and lacking in substance. The dark and often disturbing humor was a common point of contention.

Fun Fact

Quentin Dupieux, the director, also composed the electronic music heard in the film under the pseudonym "Mr. Oizo."

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