Movies / Observe and Report (2009)

7/10

Runtime: 86 min

Genres: Comedy Crime Drama

Languages: English

Countries: USA


The Foot Fist Way director Jody Hill takes the helm for this Seth Rogen comedy concerning an ambitious mall cop who competes with a seasoned detective to bust an elusive flasher. Make a wrong move at Forest Ridge Mall, and you'll have to answer to no-nonsense security head Ronnie Barnhardt (Rogen). Ronnie sees skateboarders as the blight of society, and any shoplifter unfortunate enough to summon his wrath will be promptly busted and booked. Sure, Ronnie may suffer delusions of grandeur when it comes to his job, but perhaps with a little effort he'll eventually get to trade in his flashlight and patch for a gun and a badge. When a flasher begins tormenting the shoppers at Forest Ridge Mall, Ronnie seizes the opportunity to showcase his detective skills and impress gorgeous makeup counter girl Brandi (Anna Faris), who can't be bothered to give him a second glance. Perhaps by catching the culprit, Ronnie will finally earn himself a prized position over at the police academy. But the one thing Ronnie hadn't counted on was competition, and when Detective Harrison (Ray Liotta) of the Conway Police makes it his personal mission to nab the flasher, the two rivals begin working around the clock to crack the case before their counterpart. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi


Directors (1) Credit
Jody Hill ...
Writers (1) Credit
Jody Hill (written by)
Composers (1) Credit
Joseph Stephens ...
Editors (1) Credit
Zene Baker ...
Cinematographers (1) Credit
Tim Orr (director of photography)
Actors (57) Credit
Alessandra Hayden Mall Employee (uncredited)
Alexandria Morrow Mall Girl (uncredited)
Alston Brown Bruce
Amy Baklini Young Mother (uncredited)
Anna Faris Brandi
Antonia DeNardo Hot Clerk
Aziz Ansari Saddamn
Ben Best Detective Nichols
Carlton Liggins Police Officer (uncredited)
Celia Weston Mom
Chase A. Fox Boy on Train (uncredited)
Cliff Gravel Mall Shopper (uncredited)
Cody Midthunder D-Rock
Cody Weselis Skateboarder (as Cody Tyler Weselis)
Collette Wolfe Nell
Dan Bakkedahl Mark
Danielle Martin Young Girl
Danny McBride Caucasian Crackhead
David House Policeman
Deborah Brown Female Reporter (as Debra-Jayne Brown)
Dylan Hice Skateboarder
Eddie Rouse Angry Store Owner
Foued Zayani CSI Agent (uncredited)
Fran Martone Psychologist
Gail L. Harrington Flashed Lady
Ivan Kraljevic Mall Patron
Jamie Haqqani Detective (uncredited)
Jesse Plemons Charles
John Yuan John Yuen
Kathryn Dove Mall Employee (uncredited)
Kevin Christopher Brown Police Officer (uncredited)
Lauren Miller Girl Employee (as Lauren A. Miller)
Lucy Hill Makeup Counter Lady
Marlon Cunningham Little Kid
Matt Yuan Matt Yuen (as Matthew Yuan)
Michael Neal Powell Postman (uncredited)
Michael Peña Dennis
Milos Milicevic Random Crackhead
Parker Ewing Young Girl Shoplifter
Patton Oswalt Toast A Bun Manager
Paul J. Porter Mall Shopper (uncredited)
Rafael Herrera Janitor
Randy Gambill Flasher
Ray Liotta Detective Harrison
River Shields Child in Mall (uncredited)
Robbie Hill Tyler
Sandi K Shelby Frightened Shopper (uncredited)
Seth Rogen Ronnie
Shane Crown Stationery Store Clerk (uncredited)
Shane Habberstad Skateboarder
Steven Blacksmith Mall Shopper (uncredited)
Tina Borek Cosmetic Counter Employee (uncredited)
William Sterchi Department Store Manager
William T. Johnson Mall Patron (uncredited)
Wyatt Tipton Skateboarder
Zach Dulin Mall Patron (uncredited)
Z. Ray Wakeman Mall Executive (uncredited)