Observe and Report

 (2009)


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  • Critics Rating 209 critics
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User Reviews

A ridiculously over-the-top comic spectacle
Sep 24, 2009
DonFishies - imdb.com
Ronnie Barnhardt (Seth Rogen) is a bi-polar underachiever. He works as the head of mall security at the Forest Ridge Mall, while secretly wanting to become a police officer. An anonymous pervert (Randy Gambill) begins flashing women in the parking lot,... Full review
Cult Classic
Sep 11, 2009
Partington_lid - imdb.com
I always check the rating out on IMDb before I watch and film and usually I'd skip over a 6.5. But as it had Seth Rogen in it and I had little else to do, I watched the film. zomg, one... Full review
Kickin' against a mighty plan...
Aug 03, 2009
William Swayne - imdb.com
Ronnie Barnhadt is confused. Not from outwards, no. To other people, he is just the mall cop, but inside, he is deranged. When he goes by his daily routine of picking up free coffee, commanding his blundering troop or hitting on... Full review
Ow Ow Ow
Aug 01, 2009
paulkirk1608 - imdb.com
i watched this film hoping it would give me some fun and enjoyment, due to a review on IMDb, this film was just awful, in fact i was cringing whilst watching it, avoid it at all costs, the story is stupid... Full review
I'm definitely not going to be the first person to jump on the Seth Rogen fan club bus. I don't dislike the guy, he's had his moments but I think he is over rated as a whole. However, Observe and Report... Full review
I wish this movie had a point...
Jun 13, 2009
Britain_91 - imdb.com
I'm only 17 years old. I'm supposed to like stupid movies and laugh and laugh until the cows come home. I went to the cinema with that same intention with this movie. I was so disappointed with this movie. It finished... Full review
The new, darker Seth
May 18, 2009
Andrew Pelechaty - imdb.com
Most actors, if they want to have a lengthy career, have to prove their versatility (Johnny Depp, for example). 'Observe and Report' marks a big step for Seth Rogen; as opposed to his good-natured, man-child teddy bear image from 'Knocked Up'... Full review
Paul Blart: Mall Cop meets Taxi Driver
Apr 20, 2009
Kristine - imdb.com
Last week my date and I were looking for a movie to see and noticed Observe and Report, I remember just seeing one trailer for it, but still it was staring Seth Rogan, so we decided this was going to be... Full review
I was expecting this to be a gut busting, laugh out loud comedy. It was not. Instead, it was dark humor on steroids. I laughed more at the fight scenes than I did for the funny parts. This movie is hilarious.... Full review
Pure Great Dark Comedy.
Apr 18, 2009
pat-pat - imdb.com
I can easily understand why many people were turned off by this film, Its easily one of the darkest comedies i've ever seen. There is some brutal violence, use of heroin and even essentially a date rape. But perhaps the darkest... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Sep 21, 2009
TheHDRoom
I have enjoyed many a stupid comedy that had poor taste even dealing with these themes but not in such a matter....As much as the funny moments were damn funny, I have a hard time recommending anyone suffer this comedy for such little payback.....So if you enjoyed the film, you may find more value in this supplement than I did.....sadly epitomizes the weakest moments of the film.....If you enjoyed the movie, then definitely check out these outtakes..... ... Full Review
| Sep 18, 2009
Just Press Play
Anna Faris, which is actually far more amusing than the movie itself.....unintentionally manages to sum up the collective failings of Observe and Report all on his own.....The violence not only serves no comedic purpose, it actively prevents the formation of a logical narrative.....a catastrophic misstep for any comedy..... ... Full Review
| May 20, 2009
associatedcontent.com
Observe and Report is an instant classic in my view and I will make it a point to watch it again.....And yet, even though the overall story and  plot lack the creative genius to win any sort of award, the movie absolutely rocks..... ... Full Review
| May 14, 2009
Sydney Morning Herald
At best, it's sad and grotesque, rather than hilarious.....SETH ROGEN may be a monster talent....Much of the movie is just plain vicious.....so that we can see where he was trying to go, but most of the movie is just bile and invective, rather than wit..... ... Full Review
| May 14, 2009
Melbourne Herald Sun
It's unlikely, but true in this refreshingly twisted dark comedy about a mall security guard with psychological issues.....Rogen's tarnished knight does convey the sweetness of typical Apatow characters, proving just as determined (and twisted, when he's not taking his medication) as avenger Travis Bickle.....A cast of equally inane characters surrounds him -.... ... Full Review

News

Slutty cosmetics girl Brandi (Anna Faris) also brings Ronnie down to earth with a bump, only acquiescing to his determined advances when popping pills and booze. ... Full Article

There is something sad and cruel, as well as sweet and funny, about Seth Rogen and his mall-cop movie Observe and Report. I mean that in a good way. ... Full Article

Thematically, Observe and Report is akin to the recent Paul Blart: Mall Cop , and, in fact, the Seth Rogen film has been described as a "darker" version of the goofy Kevin James movie. ... Full Article

As we edge out of summer, the DVD release calendar is getting considerably more crowded than in weeks past. That's good news for movie fans, as studios offer up their blockbusters from earlier in the year, as well as a... ... Full Article

"Observe and Report" is a twisted attempt at laughs. Viewers are supposed to find humor in date rape, bipolar disorder and anger issues. Instead of coming off as a cleverly crafted comedy, this film is unfunny and tasteless. ... Full Article

You can bring home all of the hilarity from Seth Rogen's bizarre new comedy home on DVD and Blu-ray this September. Observe and Report will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on September 22nd. ... Full Article

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