Observe and Report
Observe and Report

Observe and Report

2009Movie86 minEnglish

Mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can't bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective is recruited to close the case.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes42%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users62%
Director: Jody HillGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Ronnie Barnhardt, a mentally unstable mall security guard, dreams of becoming a police officer. When a flasher begins terrorizing shoppers, Ronnie sees it as his chance to prove himself. He clashes with Detective Harrison, the real police officer on the case, as Ronnie's increasingly violent and misguided attempts to catch the perpetrator escalate.

Critical Reception

Observe and Report received mixed reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While some praised its dark and edgy humor, many found it too offensive and lacking in substance. Seth Rogen's performance was often cited as a highlight, but the film's tonal inconsistencies and bleak outlook proved divisive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its uniquely dark and satirical humor.
  • Criticized for being overly offensive and lacking in mainstream appeal.
  • Seth Rogen's performance was noted as a strong point in an otherwise divisive film.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with some appreciating the film's attempt at edgy comedy and Seth Rogen's performance, while others found the humor too dark, offensive, and lacking in genuine laughs.

Fun Fact

Director Jody Hill intentionally pushed the boundaries of R-rated comedy to create a film that would be polarizing and provoke strong reactions.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Not the greatest movie. Really funny though. He always dreamed of becoming a cop. He runs his security team at the mall like he's the captain. They spend most of the movie trying to catch a male flasher.