Bon Cop Bad Cop

Bon Cop Bad Cop, a hilarious thriller, was the WINNER of the Best Motion Picture award at the Genie Awards in Montreal. Directed by Erik Canuel, the film follows the unlikely partnership between two police detectives - Martin Ward (Colm Feore - Paycheck) and David Bouchard (Patrick Huard - Stardom) - who are forced to work together to solve a murder case.

The story begins when a dead body is discovered straddling the Ontario-Quebec border, prompting the involvement of a detective from each province. Ward, who speaks English and hails from Toronto, is a by-the-book officer, while Bouchard, a French-speaking Montrealer, is a chain-smoking loose cannon. Despite their differences, the two men must put aside their cultural and linguistic barriers to engage in a violent cat-and-mouse game with a deranged serial killer, who is determined to keep the body count mounting.

As the investigation progresses, the mystery deepens, with the victims all connected to the world of hockey and marked with mysterious tattoos. The film capitalizes on the classic elements of the buddy-cop genre, including an eccentric coroner, women throwing themselves at the heroes, a brawl in a bar, a time-bomb on an innocent victim, and a detective clinging to the roof of a speeding car. However, Bon Cop Bad Cop also offers some unique twists, such as creepy bobble-heads and a killer in a sports mascot costume who channels the iconic De Niro performance.

While the violence in the film is sometimes extreme, it is often used for comedic effect, and the steady flow of strong language adds to the overall tone of the movie. The gags about the French-English divide and other Canadian in-jokes provide an additional layer of humor, making the film accessible and entertaining to a wide audience.

Overall, Bon Cop Bad Cop is a preposterous, over-the-top blend of Lethal Weapon and Saw, delivering a hilarious and thrilling experience for viewers. The film's unique take on the buddy-cop genre, combined with its clever Canadian references, make it a must-see for fans of action-comedy movies.

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