New Cops
An ordinary man (played by Tim Morton) lives a dull life till his friend Chet (played by Jimmy Kustes) comes over to stay for a few days. His friend ropes him to various schemes and generally makes a bunch of faux pas. His girlfriend (played by Johanna Sims) mostly runs around without alerting him of her whereabouts. He escapes his dull day-to-day existence by watching the TV show New Cops and dreaming various scenarios involving him being the President of the United States and Chet serving as his adviser. Chet recommends they hire detective Flaherty (played by David Maloney) to investigate a book heist at the local library.
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Plot Summary
In a world where humans and mythical creatures coexist, a veteran cop is forced to work with an Orc rookie. Together, they must overcome their own differences and a mysterious ancient power to protect a young elf and a dangerous weapon.
Critical Reception
Despite a mixed to negative critical reception, 'Bright' garnered a substantial audience, particularly on Netflix, becoming one of their most-watched original films. Critics often cited its unique premise and action sequences but frequently pointed to underdeveloped world-building and a convoluted plot.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its ambitious blend of fantasy and police procedural genres.
- Criticized for its uneven tone and underdeveloped lore.
- Action sequences were noted as a highlight by some viewers.
Google audience: Audience reviews were divided, with many appreciating the novel concept of Orcs and Elves in a modern-day police setting and the chemistry between the lead actors. However, a significant portion of viewers found the storyline to be predictable and the world-building lacking in depth.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The elaborate Orc makeup and prosthetics for the film took approximately two to three hours to apply to the actors each day.
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