"Phantom Patrol" (actors of the first plan: D.Bridges, R. Reynolds, K. Beykon) is a somewhat frivolous, but very cheerful blockbuster about the adventures of policemen from the afterlife. German director Robert Shventke professionally builds the narrative, trying to balance the chase chases and gunfights with the measured wit of the character dialogues.
The executors of the main roles of the militant "Ghost"patrol "actors Bridges and Reynolds show the spectator a strong and harmonious screen duo, though gloomy in comparison with the union of the beautiful model and the pot-bellied Chinese. The most charming film-maker of the last decade portrays the inimitable Kevin Bacon.
Plot. String
Fantastic thriller "Ghost Patrol"the actors and roles of which have been chosen exceptionally successfully, has a simple but curious plot. A good law enforcement officer from Boston Nick (Ryan Reynolds), in an effort to ensure his beloved goes to a crime - hides gold bars that have been seized from bandits just now. The next day, he dies at the hands of his partner Bobby Hayes (actor Kevin Beykon), who nicked Nick to hide the precious metal.
Instead of hell or paradise, the hero falls into a temporarythe receiver-distributor, in which an experienced lady official, not deprived of sex appeal Proctor (Mary-Louise Parker) offers him the choice: to continue their afterlife or to serve in the Phantom patrol - the analogue of the police. R.I.P.D. engaged in the capture and imprisonment of roaming dead on the ground among the living escaped dead.
Adventure begins!
Morally defeated and obsessed with revenge Nickhe immediately agrees to the service and gets the companions of the grumbling Roy Sifus, an elderly cowboy from the 19th century. Companions, exchanging "courtesies", go to Boston, but ordinary people see them in a completely different guise: Nick - in the body of an elderly big-bellied Chinese Jerry Chen, and Roy - in the form of ex-model sexual blonde Marisa Miller.
Avatars of the main characters - not the only surprisePaintings "Ghost Patrol." Actors James Hong and Marisa Miller gladly occasionally tried on the roles of the main actors. The first case confronts partners with conspirators who decided to return all the dead to the earth. Nike's beloved Julia Walker and his former partner — dishonestly charismatic Kevin Bacon — are involuntarily drawn into this.
Actors' Ensemble
German director Robert Schwentke, havingto my account, the work of RED, assessed by film critics, found the formula for success. In the past, the project involved a whole star squad of film critics, but this time the director attracted only one, but this option turned out to be absolutely win-win. Jeff Bridges decorated his presence with the blockbuster "Ghost Patrol." The actors working with him were happy to raise their bar of professionalism, gain experience with a professional. Indeed, Bridges can save any, even a deliberately disastrous film. Therefore, the project Schwentke became his next brilliant benefit. By the way, Zak Halifianakis’s candidacy was considered for Roy’s role, but he was not satisfied with the filming schedule.
Performer of the role of Nick Walker (Ryan Reynolds)also not hit the face. The actor for the fourth time involved in the movie, starring in a comic book. Before that, he managed to play Hannibal King in the film “Blade 3: Trinity” (2004), Deadpool in the film “X-Men: The Beginning. Wolverine "and in the" Green Lantern "(2011) Hal Jordan. The actors of the film "Ghost Patrol" appreciated the charisma and charm of Reynolds.
The main intrigue is supported and initiated by Kevin Bacon’s character. The actor reincarnated in a truly sinister and charismatic antagonist.
For the role of R.I.P.D.Jody Foster was considered, but she never agreed to participate in the filming of the film "Ghost Patrol." The actors, whose photos adorn the movie poster, are familiar and loved by the audience. This is an indisputable fact.
As a result,
Against the backdrop of serious and heavyweight blockbustersthe last decade, "Ghost Patrol" looks quite modest and unobtrusive picture. The one and a half hour movie timing is perfect. His story is simple, but full of humor. His heaped-up special effects do not amaze, but amuse. This is a real positive urban fantasy that is easy and interesting to watch.
