Cops and Robbers (2017) User Reviews

Not Worth the Slog to Get to the Surprises

[larrys3 · 3/10 · 16 December 2017]

Is it worth the slog here to get to the film's surprises? I would say no. During most of the movie, I was thinking they should have sent the cast back to acting school before they filmed this and edited the script so that it wasn't laughably bad.

The twists that do come later, which I won't reveal, can be clever and I didn't guess them but also can be somewhat confusing, at least to me. All in all, I would say save yourself the time--it's not worth it.

I have to figure out my demands

[nogodnomasters · 5/10 · 17 December 2017]

Jesse (Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson) and Mike (Michael Jai White) are brothers. Mike is a hostage negotiator and Jesse is an ex-convict, convicted for shooting his father. Now Jesse is in a bank with hostages while Mike is outside. It appears Jesse has the upper hand as Mike gives into his demands.

The film opens with the ending. And then comes the twist which saved an otherwise boring film. I was not overwhelmed with the story line. The acting was okay, considering.

Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.

Give Me A Break

[boblipton · 4/10 · 9 March 2020]

Michael Jai White and Quinton Jackson grew up together. Now White is a police hostage negotiator and Jackson is a bank robber with hostages. He gets White as his negotiator and makes some tough demands... and revenge on White.

It's a not particularly distinguished example of the 'negotiator' movie, intended as star turns for the leads, shot in a foreboding light, with overly dramatic music that clearly is intended to let the audience know that the stakes are high. Unfortunately, the constant level reduces everything to the same level, and there's little rhythm to the story telling. There are lots of closeups and tight, claustrophobic shots that make this dull in its unceasing panic.

Don't waste your time

[jamesv-47755 · 2/10 · 14 December 2017]

I loved Michael Jai White in every movie hes been in and the guy was in great shape His kung fu moves and his great acting made all his movies really good. But you know when an actor is all washed up , is when they play in these awful movies , bad acting bad directing .I mean I honestly could have made a better movie with the same lousy actors. Right from the beginning you know this is going to be a flop bank robber has a gun on Michael and instead of Michael taking the gun away from him , the bank robber looks away for no apparent reason and then Michael takes his gun out.Like really the movie is full of weird ideas and you just know that Michael must be hard up to play in this one. Michael White has gotten fat and that might be one reason no one wants him . Just like Steven Seagal he goes from top notch movies to really bad movies. I mean when you're all washed up just quit , why bother ? you just make yourselves look like fools.I guess when you're hard up you take whatever you can get, sad. But a man's gotta eat right. Did you know Steven Seagal and Michael Jai White played in the same awesome movie called Asian Connection. They have really fallen since then!

TRUST ME DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME

[sheeko29 · 1/10 · 13 December 2017]

One of the worst boring Movies allover the time very dull and boring with a very meaningless story or a purpose actually its like you will ask yourself why they made this move ???!!! no action , no suspense , no story , nothing this movie really sucks

Just terrible

[nita-03464 · 1/10 · 7 September 2021]

This is THE absolute worst acting of almost any movie I've ever watched!! I've seen KIDS Witt better acting skills, lol.

Don't waste a minute of your time on this one.

OK story, but thats all

[banditten-54548 · 1/10 · 26 February 2023]

I actualy liked the plot, but thats all the there is to say about this one.

Acting from several of the actors is extreamly poor, and the computer generated graphichs scenes are terrible. A House blown up with C4 inside, and it doesn't even catch om fire (on screen)... come on... Where is the professionalisme in the pride of filmmaking..??

Whatch TV to see how real reporters send and report bavl to the TV-station. This is the worst reporter i a movie I have ever seen - acting as if she don't knos how to report... Or maybee she is suposed to look like a rokokoen, but even so the acting is the worst I've ever seen.

Looks like nothing but $-making to me..!!

Don't insult my intelligence.

A Missed Opportunity for Thrills

[lucasj007 · 2/10 · 14 January 2024]

"Cops and Robbers" is a disappointing film that fails to deliver on its potential for an engaging and thrilling experience. From start to finish, the direction of the movie lacks the smoothness and finesse necessary to captivate the audience.

One of the major drawbacks of the film lies in the performance of Tom Berger, who sadly appears to be going through the motions. His portrayal lacks depth and fails to resonate with viewers, leaving them disconnected from the story. It's disheartening to witness such a lackluster effort from an actor who has proven his talent in the past.

On a positive note, Michael Jai White and Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson manage to salvage some semblance of quality with their performances. Their delivery of lines showcases their acting prowess and helps inject some life into an otherwise lackluster film. Their efforts deserve recognition amidst the film's many flaws.

One aspect that severely hampers the overall experience is the film's implausible backstory. The idea of a teen child acquiring a cop's gun and using it to harm their own father is not only highly unrealistic but also strains the audience's ability to suspend disbelief. Such a poorly conceived and executed plot point only serves to further detract from the credibility of the film.

Overall, "Cops and Robbers" fails to deliver a satisfying cinematic experience. With its lackluster direction, mediocre performances, and a poorly developed backstory, the film falls short of its potential. It's a missed opportunity for thrills and leaves viewers feeling unfulfilled. If you're seeking a captivating and well-crafted crime drama, I would suggest looking elsewhere.

Great idea for a story but acting was terrible

[dreadlocs · 7/10 · 26 February 2023]

So I gave this movie 7/10 because I thought the storyline was excellent. There were some good or at least decent performances but for the most part the acting was terrible. I've never seen many of the actors in anything so it's possible that they were extras, low budget actors, or actors who didn't have a lot of experience. This is fine, I'm all for giving people an opportunity. I'm just sorry that the storyline seems to be underappreciated based on the low ratings. This film could have been 10 out of 10 had there been more experienced actors. I love Michael Jai White, always have, and I really like Tom Berenger but I think a movie is only as good as the directing and it's acting. So if I'm going to put blame anywhere it would be on those two items -- the directing and the acting. Also, the editing could have really used some work.

Booooriiiiing

[dctr666 · 1/10 · 15 February 2020]

Well, when I saw Jai White's name in this, I was almost immediately interested on seeing the movie... But, unfortunately, the movie is bad, very bad. The dialog seems forced, the sound editing is poorly made, and the fighting choreography is dreadful. They seem so amateurish, so clumsy. Too bad... The movie is very very boring

Two brothers and a bank !

[saptesh786 · 8/10 · 28 February 2020]

Good thriller with a terrific twist which you never expected. I don't understand such very low ratings like 3.7 where as this movie is watchable and not a single moment of boring. On the other hand stupid and lengthy movie Uncut Gems 2019 got 7 ratings from 1400 stupid viewers. What a choice of them ! Cops & Robbers is a good thriller. If you are suspense lovers then this movie for you. Must watch. It is not lengthy. Perfect casting, shocking twist and straight going story are plus points. Acting from Michael is rocking so as his brother.

This was fairly amateurish...

[paul_haakonsen · 3/10 · 3 August 2022]

Maybe I should have taken heed of the relative low rating that the 2017 action thriller "Cops and Robbers" had snagged here on IMDb before I sat down to watch it. But I figured an action movie with Michael Jai White and Tom Berenger couldn't be all that bad.

But it was. Boy, was this movie from writer and director Scott Windhauser a swing and a miss.

Not only was the storyline generic and predictable, but it also felt incredibly clumsy and amateurish. I mean, some of the actors and actresses didn't even seem to believe in the project, and it was showing in their performances on the screen. The whole movie permeated with a very low budget feel, and it wasn't working in favor of the movie as a whole.

The character gallery in Scott Windhauser's "Cops and Robbers" was for the lack of better works far from interesting. I didn't care one bit about the characters in the movie as they milled about stumbling to and from.

As for the effects in the movie, well again we are well within the amateur range here; especially the weapons and when said weapons were fired. That was just laughably bad.

This is definitely not a movie that I will be returning to a second time. Nor is it a movie that I would recommend you waste your time, money and effort on.

My rating of "Cops and Robbers" lands on a three out of ten stars.

Some of the worst acting, ever

[abba-11002 · 1/10 · 20 June 2022]

Don't even bother watching. Tom Berenger should be massively embarrassed that he was even in this farce, Michael Jai White makes Andy Dick seem like a Thespian.

BEST MOVIE EVER WATCHED

[yang-56782 · 10/10 · 19 July 2018]

Best cops versus robber movie. Michael Jai White did an amazing job acting like he was a real cop but really he was helping out his brother rob the bank.

Not M. Jai W. as expected, but pleasantly surprised.

[justdc4 · 9/10 · 31 January 2023]

This was a cool well done movie with quite an ending twist. Worth a 2nd watch. Direction, acting, plot were quite good. Those who rated low wanted the fake kicks to the head from White, and missed the entire point of the plot. Both White & Jackson's characters were acting to convince cops and the public that it was a real bank robbery and that the two of them hated each other. I was convinced. Actually stealing only the dirty money, letting the police recoup all the bank money, putting the corrupt cops in jail, occupying the police psychologist, and having the hostage crooked cop commit suicide was superbly done. By not showing the viewer the plans, the director and writer had me believing that the escape in the armored truck was real and the SWAT van was fake. And then one complainer, giving a low rating, criticized the fake actions of the two brothers pointing guns at each other in the nearly final scene within their childhood home. He analyzed as though it were real, which is excellent acting by White and Jackson because the cops were listening. Those negative critiques appear to be from those with a quite shallow depth of understanding. I found the film to be the opposite of boring with the totally surprising twists satisfactorily closing out a fine, entertaining film, without White performing any martial arts and putting in a fine performance. Well worth the watch.

Why has this not got better ratings

[simonbutler-97420 · 9/10 · 2 February 2024]

It really isn't that bad, I found the need to continue watching and loved the twist at the end.

OK the acting is not the best you'll ever see but to rate it close 0 is over the top.

Story starts off with a scene from the end of the film which then leads into the start.

Once the action starts it does keep you gripped to the end.

I think all in all its really worth a watch, the actors are not ones I have co.e across before but I'll deferred be looking to see other films from the two brothers that played in this film.

So all in all I give this film a 9 out of 10, it really isn't that bad....