What makes it different from others?

Just perfect...

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

man, let me just start by saying that this isn't an over the top blockbuster film like everyone seems to expect from every movie that comes out now. For some reason people have these attitudes towards movies that aren't packed with insane plot holes and story details wrapped up in a cgi blanket to attempt to blow your mind. This movie is really a funny movie, no matter what anyone says. My girlfriend was having a bad day and I was low on energy to try to entertain so we went to see this for a few laughs. It didn't disappoint. I didn't go in with high hopes that there would be any real reason to like it very much but it came around within the first few minutes of the movie. We both left feeling better and like it was worth it, (and I am an adult so the 'teenager type jokes' that one reviewer referred to are unfounded). Jake Johnson really sells the image of a guy just looking for any kind of change in his life and Damon Wayans Jr. is and actor that really puts a lot of work into whatever role he is in. I don't want to ruin any of the movie with bits and pieces that I enjoyed more than the others so I am leaving you with this. If you have a desire to get enjoyment from a film without becoming emotionally invested in a story that lasts 3 movies or longer with hints and clues popping up all over the place eluding to a next installment of whatever series, (and enjoy comedy of all types) then I would recommend this highly. Not artistic, not over done, not offensive to the degree some say, just straight up good comedy. Waaay better than the terrible Seth Rogen movie "the Neighbors". Hope this helps.

Absolutely hilarious. The movie is about two friends dressing up as cops for what they think is a costume party and just go around the city pretending to be cops and goofing off. The movie is more funny than you'd except coming from a couple of no-named actors. But the last third of the film does go off the rails a little when it suddenly turns from a light hearted comedy into a serious red blooded police movie. But it doesn't hurt the film bad enough for me to not recommend it to anyone looking for a funny movie to laugh at for an hour and a half. It is well directed and well written. Both lead actors seem very talented and I think we will be seeing a lot more from them thanks to this film.

Let's Be Cops (2014): Dir: Luke Greenfield / Cast: Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr, Nina Dobrew, Rob Riggle, Andy Garcia: This is a comedy that extends our boundaries mentally into the realms that cross reality with fantasy. Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr play best friends struggling to fit in. During a costume party they decide to dress up as cops and are overwhelmed with responses where people actually took them for real cops. This gives Johnson an idea once he realizes the benefits of being taken seriously as cops. Suddenly women flock to them for stripper parties, plus they can get even with those guys that damaged their vehicle. Johnson buys a car off the Internet and purchases all the gadgets to make it resemble a real squad car. They get in too deep when a mob of criminals take a dislike to their actions. This is an amusing premise accompanying what amounts to a long sketch comedy. The climax boils down to a shootout with our heroes pretty much redeemed of their playing with matches charade. This is not nearly as funny as Police Academy or Reno 911: Miami, but it contains fired up performances from its leads. Johnson goes in too deep not realizing that real police work is no picnic. Wayans plays a struggling video game marketer caught up with his friend. Supporting roles are less exciting. Nina Dobrew as a waitress whom Wayans takes interest in is about as enticing as a dish rag. Rob Riggle plays a real cop but never as funny as in other films. Andy Garcia is the real disappointment playing a corrupt one note detective. Superb idea about reality and fantasy allows this cop comedy to pass inspection. Score: 6 / 10

"Let's Be Cops" isn't the first comedy to have the premise of someone impersonating a police officer - the comedy "Off Beat" did it way back in 1986. But this idea hasn't been done to death, so this movie definitely had some potential. While there are some funny moments here and there, the movie as a whole doesn't work. It gets off to a good start - it sets up the characters and their idea of impersonating cops in less than fifteen minutes. But then the movie slows down considerably and the thin story moves at a crawl - there was no need to have this movie run 104 or so minutes. Also, the tone seems kind of schizophrenic. On one hand it wants to be a goofy and outrageous comedy, but there are some dead serious (and violent) plot elements that don't mix with the side of the movie that's lighthearted. The two leads show some charm (especially Damon Wayans Jr.), but they are made to do a bunch of unlikable things that makes it hard to be sympathetic to their characters. The movie ends up being a real disappointment, especially since you can see the potential that was not realized.