A touch of retro grit distinguishes this formulaic cop film, inspired by the short-lived but fondly remembered 1970s television series, from the current crop of CGI-bloated action pictures. Elite training and heavy ordnance equip LAPD's Special Weapons and Tactics team to handle domestic terrorism, snipers and hostage situations like the volatile bank robbery that lands officers Street (Colin Farrell) and Gamble (Jeremy Renner) in the hot seat. Rather than obey image-conscious Captain Fuller's (Larry Poindexter) order to stand down, they charge into the fray and kill the gunmen, wounding a hostage in the process. Gamble prefers quitting to demotion, while Street opts...
Released:
2003
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
117 mins