It's state cops versus the local police in a surprisingly funny and much-smarter-than-it-needs-to-be, ANIMAL HOUSE-style ensemble comedy — though it should be stipulated that anyone who's ever had an encounter with real-life state troopers may find its premise somewhat less than hilarious. While not averse to playing mind games with stoned college kids or slathering a naked rookie with shaving cream and shoving him into a locker, the film's troopers — Thorny (Jay Chandrasekhar, who also directed), Rabbit (Erik Stolhanske), Mac (Steve Lemme) and Foster (Paul Soter) — aren't a mean-spirited bunch. In fact, they're more like low-brow performance artists. ...
Released:
2002
Rated:
R
Length:
100 mins