Perhaps one of the most memorable American comedies of recent years is the film "Like Cops" (2014). The actors who took part in the work on the project did an excellent job. It was thanks to them that a high-quality and funny film was produced in the genre of comedy action movie. We can safely say that those who did not have time to watch a movie on the big screen during the premiere period can count on a positive and fun evening in the company of friends or alone watching the aforementioned Hollywood masterpiece. In today's article, we would like to talk about the actors of the movie "Type of cops" in 2014 and to think a little about its plot. By the way, looking ahead, I would like to note that the work of Luke Greenfield did not receive the cherished Oscar statuette and was not even nominated for any prizes. However, this did not prevent the film from collecting good box office in the first days of hire and gaining general audience love.
A fictional story that seems entirely believable
The plot of the film is based on fictional events, but throughout the entire action the viewer does not leave the feeling that something similar could very well have happened in reality. The main meaning of the story is quite simple, but such a directorial move is not accidental. Cinema comedy, which should relax a person and take it into the world of humor, simply must be easy to view without any claims to intricacy. The main characters are two friends who, to put it mildly, do not have everything in life as they would like. By the age of thirty, they have only plans and ideas behind them. Once again, they plan to go to a costume party dedicated to the meeting of graduates. Without thinking twice, friends dress up in the form of policemen and in this form go to have fun.
At first, their new role of pseudo-cops does not cause others, and they themselves, are not particularly enthusiastic, but very soon everything changes. Friends quickly come to taste, forgetting that in reality they are not at all policemen. Because of this and a series of rash acts, the main characters of the film find themselves entangled in a very dangerous criminal story. By the way, it’s hard to imagine someone else instead of Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. on the site of the actors of the film “Type of Cops” (2014), because they were so inspired by their roles and got used to the images suggested by the script that the viewer believed them and empathized .
Director's bet on charisma and youth
The director and producer of the tape, Luc Greenfield, did not look for the actors for the main roles of the film “Like Cops”. He relied on novelty and youth, knowing in advance whom to invite. So, one of the main roles in his film went to the talented American actor and screenwriter Damon Wayans Jr., whose famous father played in the legendary Hollywood comedy "Major Payne". This story of a strict "warriors" set up for the education of a group of teenagers still remains relevant and causes positive emotions from viewing.
Damon himself is not yet so popular. Behind him are only a few serious works. By the way, in one of them (the TV series "New Girl"), he collaborated with his partner in the comedy action movie, which is discussed today in the article. The second main role of the film "Type of Cops" (2014), actor Jake Johnson, chosen by the director, played above all praise. This young and talented comedian was only involved in series and episodic roles before working in the film by Luc Greenfield.
A few words about the actors
Damon Kyle Wayans (Jr.) was born on November 18, 1982. The actor’s family is well known in the United States, because his brothers and father are also successful actors in the comedy genre. He tried himself in different roles: voiced cartoons, performed on stage in comedy shows. But the real vocation, in his own words, is to be an actor and act in films.
Jake Mark Johnson, born May 28, 1978. He made his debut in 2006 in the short film "Best Men". After working in the movie “Like Cops” (2014), the actor continues his career and, it is worth saying, does it pretty well. His last successful projects: "Jurassic World", filmed in 2015, and "Mummy", which was released in 2017.
Justin
Damon Wayans in the movie Luke Greenfield plays the role of a modest and quiet Justin. A talented but unrecognized video game designer. Justin is secretly in love with Josie, the waitress of the local cafe, but is embarrassed to admit it, and thanks to tricks with dressing up as a policeman, he still takes courage and decides to talk to her.
Ryan
Jake Johnson plays the role of Ryan - a former football player who left his career after an injury. Ryan is a companionable, funny and jolly guy. Due to its special decisiveness and arrogance, it is constantly at the center of scandals and troubles. Naturally, he is the main initiator of this costume show with changing clothes in the police.
No rewards, but success
The film "Type of cops", the actors and roles of which were chosen very harmoniously, was not appreciated by critics and was not nominated for awards. But the viewer was able to relax in the company of talented comedians and fully enjoy the simple, easy and understandable humor. The main criterion for the success of the film, which was released anywhere, was always considered the profit that such managed to bring during the premiere screenings. So "Type of cops" was withdrawn for only 17 million dollars, and earned many times more. The revenue from viewing comedy and CD sales brought a fabulous fee of $ 140 million to the director's team, Luke Greenfield. This only happens if all priorities are set correctly.