I was a huge fan of this show back in the 80’s, yes I’m that old, even though I look like a new-born baby. This new-born baby in question is severely depressed about looking like a 42-year-old reviewer. But I enjoyed CHIPS back in the day, the cops work never seemed too dangerous and the light-hearted nature of the show was a great contrast to the damp weekends when the show aired here in Ireland. I was filled with dread and horror when I learned that we were going to get a big screen outing of this film. Starsky and Hutch anyone?
I’ll be honest, as much as I was dreading this film, I always have that hope. It’s a hope that has gotten me this far in life despite the pain and horrors of health, despite everything we hold hope up like the only light in the darkness. I will admit that this is one of those films where you can watch after a long day and just lose yourself in the mindless action and comedy that the film provides. Shepard’s script and direction would have been perfect for the 1990’s and that is one of the major problems with this film. If this was made in the 90’s we’d probably have loved it, it feels dated already. I have a feeling though if it were made in the 90’s we’d have Chris Farley and David Spade as the two cops.
This is an average action comedy film that I’d watch again when I want to rid myself of the rubbish built up over a day. You don’t have to think, the action is funny enough to hold your attention for the running time, and the chemistry between most of the players is spot on. Fingers crossed that we don’t see any more from this series now. Everything has a place and there is a time to let things go, after this film it’s time to let this series go.
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Director:Â Dax Shepard
Writer:Â Dax Shepard
Stars: Michael Peña, Dax Shepard, Jessica McNamee
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