The Other Guys

The Other Guys is a 2010 action comedy film directed and cowritten by Adam McKay, starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, and featuring Michael Keaton, Eva Mendes, Steve Coogan, Ray Stevenson, Dwayne Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson.

Detective Allen Gamble Will Ferrell is a mildmannered forensic accountant. Hottempered detective Terry Yankee Clipper Hoitz Mark Wahlberg is partnered with Allen ever since he mistakenly shot Derek Jeter during the World Series. Allen and Terry receive no respect from the other officers, particularly detectives Martin and Fosse. All but Terry idolize cocky detectives Chris Danson Dwayne Johnson and P.K. Highsmith Samuel L. Jackson, who are considered the citys best policemen even though they frequently cause millions of dollars in property damage catching petty criminals. During a pursuit, Danson and Highsmith leap to their deaths after misjudging their ability to survive a fall, which causes the precinct to wonder why they did it and who will take their place.Allen and Terry investigate a scaffolding permit violation by multibillionaire Sir David Ershon Steve Coogan but wind up uncovering a much bigger plot by Ershon to cover his losses to his client Lendl Global. Lendl CEO Pamela Boardman Anne Heche hires a team of mercenaries led by Roger Wesley Ray Stevenson to make sure Ershon pays her back. During their investigation, Allen confides in Terry about how he ran a college dating service, though he disputes that he was a pimp. When Allens life spiraled out of control, he was sent to the hospital where he met his future wife Sheila Eva Mendes, and he promised Sheila that he would never get out of control again. When Sheila tells Allen that shes pregnant, Allen reverts to his old dark personality, and she kicks him out. Meanwhile, Terry unsuccessfully attempts to reconnect with his exfiance Francine Lindsay Sloane, who walked out on him due to his temper. ........

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