Basically, if you like the television show Reno 911! you’ll like this movie. It is just an extended episode. Even though I gave it only 2.5 stars I do like the television show and I enjoyed the movie as well. It’s hard for me to award more since it doesn’t really expand or grow on the big screen.
The basic plot is as follows; The Reno department gets invited to a police convention in Miami. They go to Miami and due to some convenient circumstances become the only available police force in the city. Crazy shenanigans commence. Even Terry somehow makes it to Miami. He is by far the best supporting character in the television show and the fact that he has a role is a good enough reason to see the movie.
If you’re a big fan of The State, a hilarious 90’s MTV sketch show from which a few of the creators of Reno 911! came from, you’ll want to keep a sharp look out as all members make an appearance at one time or another in this movie. Members of The State have gone on to create and star in the tv shows Viva Variety and Stella as well as the movies Drop Dead Gorgeous, Wet Hot American Summer and Role Models. So basically if you find any of those funny, you’ll most likely laugh during Reno 911!: Miami. I personally don’t find it as hilarious as some of the aforementioned work, however even when the jokes don’t make you laugh out loud they are still quietly funny and enjoyable to watch. There are also some great cameos.
This is not a film I’m going to disect or try to find some underlying social commentary in. If that is your goal then watching and dissecting the show Reno 911! is spoofing would probably make more sense. If you have an hour and a half to kill, and you like the television show, then grab some popcorn and sit back for some silly laughs.
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