Let's Be Cops
6.5/10
Rating
104 min
Runtime
2014
Release Year
Luke Greenfield
Director
Cast
Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., Rob Riggle, Nina Dobrev, James D'Arcy
Quick Synopsis
Ryan and Justin, two close friends struggling with stalled careers, attend their college reunion only to realize their professional lives have not progressed as they hoped. Mistakenly believing the event is a costume party, they dress up as police officers and quickly notice the respect and attention the uniforms bring them. While Justin feels uneasy about pretending to be cops, Ryan embraces the idea and convinces Justin to continue the act. As they enjoy their new roles, they find themselves drawn into increasingly risky situations. Their charade becomes serious when they get involved with real criminals, including mobsters and corrupt police officers, forcing them to confront the dangers of their deception and decide how far they are willing to go to protect themselves and others.
Detailed Synopsis of Let's Be Cops
Best pals Ryan and Justin are stalled in their respective careers -- a fact that is painfully driven home when they go to a college reunion. Dressed as police in the mistaken belief that they were to attend a costume party, Ryan and Justin find that the uniforms earn them much respect and attention. Although Justin is uncomfortable with the idea, Ryan decides to continue with the charade, putting them both in increasingly dangerous situations. When these newly-minted “heroes” get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.
