Trailer—Rent-a-Cop

Rent-a-Cop

I was sick one day and was skimming channels and I came upon this terribly rank movie. The plot and even the subplots (if you can find one) have been done to extinction. BUT, as bad as the story was, I reserve a special comment for Liza Minelli. Her character was absolutely one of the most annoying characters I have ever has the misfortune of seeing on film. Her only two competitors in this category are John Leguziamo in "The Pest" and Julia Stiles in anything she's done (or half-done). Maybe she performed exactly as the script suggested or maybe (groan!) that is the limit she has to her acting range. Either way, they should have had a rewrite and killed her off in the first 30 seconds of the film (eg. Like the girl that fell off the balcony in Lethal Weapon (I) (but at least she had nice breasts)) Most Humbly Submitted...Douglas Neidermeyer

"Rent-a-cop" is a decent movie, better than most say. It is not terrible and is worth watching. Though of course it is not a masterpiece so I appropriately rate it a 5/10. The two stars are good and have a certain chemistry which is realistic, in the way that they sort of get along, but are also very different people so they grate on each other as well. Also a nice musical score and good cinematography in Chicago. It definitely has an 80's feel as well which can be good or bad depending on one's perspective. Somewhat similar to another Reynold's film "Malone" from the same year.

Liza did an awesome job! She was sexy and annoying at the same time. Burt was great! irritated as always but good for a laugh. They made a great duo!

This disgusting combination of violence and cheap jokes has to be avoided, unless you are a devoted Liza Minnelli fan... like me. Liza has this very personal acting style (a nervous kind of energy) you either love or hate. I think it´s great, and it almost turns trash like Rent-a-cop into something watchable. For the real Liza experience, watch ´Sterile Cuckoo´ or ´Cabaret´.

"Rent-a-Cop" has its flaws but it also has a lot going for it. The cast is main thing that makes this second tier Burt Reynolds' movie worth watching. They bring a lot of goodwill to the movie. "Rent-a-Cop" works well when it's trying to be funny. It's very likeable in those moments. It's the serious part of the movie that doesn't work as well. "Rent-a-Cop" is a mixed bag but it's a pretty easy watch for fans of Burt, like me.

Why did some one hire Liza Minnelli? Did they not think she she would show up? Was it a prank phone call that backfired horribly? These are the key questions that lie at the heart of Rent-A-Cop. Surely Ms. Minnelli wasn't hired for her looks or talent, so why did she end up on film? Her acting reminds one of the dangers of coke addiction. Hey and can you believe it, Burt Reynolds shows up in this movie too, I think he might even play the lead role as Detective Bandit, the Trans Am is in the shop. A human is given a writing credit for this movie which must be a typo, also Bobby Benson appears as the voice of the Beast for Disney's Beauty And The Beast, although he has to dress like a human in Rent-A-Cop, I guess Disney wouldn't let Benson wear the costume, something about copyright law.

I love the music score, the relaxed jokes and the expected turns in the story. I have no idea how it did in 1987, but it is among my favorite cop comedies from the period. A little rip of off Beverly Hills Cop but I'm able to forgive them. It is among those I go back to watch again when I have forgotten it. The worst thing about it is the villains. None of them go down in history. No special features to mention on the DVD I got, which is crappy. However, I believe they could have created a lasting DVD audience if they had invested a little in the extra quality features. You can probably drop buying it if you're not likely to enjoy the genre, Minelli or Reynolds. If you can rent/borrow it cheap and are able to enjoy simple action/comedy from the eighties then pop the corn, relax and enjoy.

Not a fan of Liza Minnelli, but her chemistry with Burt Reynolds was extraordinary! This older film lacks CGI, but really delivered on the action & intrigue! If you're looking for a great plot & excellent character development, try this film. A great deal of fun for your time & I loved the outcome 😀! Take a chance on this movie!.