2 Guns

2 Guns is a fun movie, but hardly a great action flick. None of its action sequences really stand out. Its strength is the story, built around a Mexican standoff between a drug cartel, corrupt Marines, the CIA, and two undercover agents fighting over $43.125 million. Denzel Washington plays Bobby, a DEA agent, while Mark Wahlberg plays Stig, a Navy intelligence officer who's arguably the better shooter. Their chemistry is great, but the story gets repetitive, with them constantly escaping one enemy only to get caught by another. The biggest issue is the lack of tension between them. You never really believe they'll betray each other, making the final standoff less effective. Both actors are funny but play familiar roles, especially Wahlberg with his usual gum-chewing, wisecracking smartass attitude. It's entertaining, but the Mexican standoff concept never reaches its full potential.

2 Guns starts great from its opening scene, which sets the audience a challenge - can you grow to like these men? Sat in a diner ahead of a bank robbery, Bobby Trench (Washington) and Michael Stigman (Wahlberg) indulge in a tense back-and-forth about their breakfast orders and Stigman's regular flirting with waitresses. It's clear we're meant to see Stigman as a chatty but dim stooge to Washington's irascible elder and let the 'witty' repartee carry us through the film's later formulaic motions. The problem is, it's a little hard to care about either of these unpleasant criminals and even when truths emerge later about the pair, it hardly increases your emotional connection to the film. Overall 2 Guns delivers on action, comedy and is a fun thrill ride. As a rewatch 06/13/20' very solid and entertaining action comedy. Better on the second watch.

Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg team up in a brilliant action packed movie. The chemistry between these guys was immense you can tell they had a great time making the movie. It is one of those movies that twists and turns constantly with a great bunch of characters throughout the movie, there is so many funny characters and Mark Wahlberg has a ball with funny one liners and Denzel Washington's reaction to them are just as funny. There is plenty of a shooting and fight scene's some great car chases set against the beautiful backdrop of Mexico. It was a real joy watching this movie and it really entertains I hope they do a sequel.

At first glance this movie seems like classic stories with undercover policeman against the crime, but it's not so. It is full of twists and turns that make the story not predictable and therefore enjoyable

2 Guns The best way to smuggle drugs out of Mexico is aboard the Corona beer blimp. Unfortunately, the mules in this action movie went with a car. Apprehended at the boarder after meeting with a Mexican kingpin, Papi (Edward James Olmos), Trench (Denzel Washington) and Stigman (Mark Wahlberg) are taken into custody. Later it's revealed Trench is undercover for the DEA, while Stigman is a disgraced Naval officer intent on taking Papi's money to his commanding officer (James Marsden). Since the drug deal tanked, Trench backs Stigman's plan to rob Papi's bank, and bring him up on laundering charges. But Trench and Stigman aren't the only ones keeping secrets. While the boilerplate plot is predictable, the action is explosive and the curious chemistry between Washington and Wahlberg is classic buddy cop fare. Furthermore, a dead giveaway that someone is an undercover Navy officer is their severe case of land legs. Yellow Light vidiotreviews.blogspot.com

Denzel and Mark make this movie worth watching. It has some comedic moments and that is only thing that kept me watching. Quite generic and forgettable.

I had no real expectations for this one but, once the credits hit, I ended up having a lot of fun with this one. "2 Guns" gets that perfect balance of being funny without getting silly and being exciting with its action without getting too serious. Washington and Wahlberg carried the film tremendously and made for a fantastic duo. Additionally, not only was Edward James Olmos and Bill Paxton great in their respective roles but they also just ended up rounding out the cast and made the film very solid. My only complaint was the film felt rushed in the end but it didn't really have any impact on my enjoyment factor. In the end, the film was just a fun popcorn action film that is capable of being exciting and funny at the same time. Hi! My name is Rev. Ron and I love movies! So much so that I write a blog where I review whatever film I am currently watching. You can read a more in-depth review of this film (and others) at revronmovies.blogspot.com.