Cops and Robbers
Cops and Robbers

Movie spotlight

Cops and Robbers

2020
Movie
8 min
English

Animation and activism unite in this multimedia spoken-word response to police brutality and racial injustice.

Insights

IMDb3.9/10
Director: Jeff SantiniGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of retired mobsters living under witness protection are targeted by an assassin. They must put aside their differences and band together to protect themselves and expose the conspiracy before they are all eliminated. The film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the past catching up with those who thought they had escaped it.

Critical Reception

Cops and Robbers received a largely negative reception from critics, who found the plot predictable and the action sequences uninspired. Audience reactions were mixed, with some viewers appreciating the presence of veteran actors, while others were disappointed by the film's execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies too heavily on tired genre tropes.

  • The performances from the veteran cast are a highlight but cannot salvage the weak script.

  • Action sequences are unconvincing and detract from any potential tension.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally unfavorable, with many finding the film to be a low-budget imitation of better crime thrillers. Some viewers mentioned that the plot felt derivative and the acting, while featuring recognizable faces, didn't elevate the material.

Fun Fact

The film features several actors with extensive experience playing mobsters in popular crime dramas, including Tony Sirico (The Sopranos) and Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos).

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