Armed and Dangerous

A former police officer, fired for insubordination, takes a job as a security guard at a major legal firm. He soon discovers corruption within the firm and teams up with a fellow guard to expose the truth. Their unconventional methods and constant bickering lead to a series of chaotic and hilarious situations as they try to bring down the powerful wrongdoers.

Armed and Dangerous was met with generally negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. While some acknowledged the comedic potential of its stars, most found the plot to be weak, predictable, and overly reliant on slapstick humor. The film struggled to balance its action and comedy elements, resulting in a disjointed viewing experience.

• Relies too heavily on its stars' comedic talents without a strong script to support them.
• The action sequences are uninspired, and the humor often falls flat.
• A formulaic action-comedy that fails to deliver on its premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while John Candy and Eugene Levy provide some laughs, the movie's plot is unengaging and the overall execution is disappointing. Many viewers felt it was a forgettable film that didn't live up to the actors' potential.

The film was originally intended to star Chevy Chase and John Belushi, but due to Belushi's death and Chase's departure, the roles were recast with John Candy and Eugene Levy.