Officer Downe

2016
R
1h 28m

IMDb RATING

4.2/10

2.3K

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Kim Coates and Sona Eyambe in Officer Downe (2016)

Based on the graphic novel, a police officer who can't be stopped by death returns to the streets time and time again to fight crime.

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Based on the graphic novel, a police officer who can't be stopped by death returns to the streets time and time again to fight crime.Based on the graphic novel, a police officer who can't be stopped by death returns to the streets time and time again to fight crime.Based on the graphic novel, a police officer who can't be stopped by death returns to the streets time and time again to fight crime.

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IMDb RATING

4.2/10

2.3K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Glenn Howerton, who plays Dennis Reynolds in 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' has a cameo as Dominic, the guy sent to negotiate with the nuns. Later in the film when Officer Gable follows Officer Downe to his girlfriend's apartment, the building Downe parks in front of is the same building used for exterior shots of Paddy's Pub in 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.'

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Referenced in Diminishing Returns: Crank (2017)

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Featured review

7/10

The movie is essentially a live-action graphic novel a la Sin City and pulls off its intention perfectly.

"I've got the badge and I've got the will. I am LAPD, so let me show you how it's done." Office Downe (Coates) is the best cop in the force. He has no fear and is relentless in his pursuit of justice. After a new recruit (Ross) discovers his secret he isn't sure what to think. Now Gable is stuck between doing what he thinks is right, or what he thinks is best. This is a very stylized movie that is exciting, but not for everyone. The movie is based off of a graphic novel and is filmed and edited to really have the feel of that one. This movie has flashes of Sin City, Bunraku and and even Scott Pilgrim. The way it is filmed and the over the top acting and action really fit in a movie like this and actually adds to the enjoyment. This is not a movie that will make you think but it will entertain you for the entire time and that is what a movie is ultimately supposed to do. I laughed and was entertained. Do not however, expect to watch an award winning movie. Overall, the movie is essentially a live-action graphic novel a la Sin City and pulls off its intention perfectly. I give this a B.