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The original buddy cop comedy


This is the film that made the mold. Leathal Weapon, bad boys, all that came since - crap crap crap. This is the originator the inovator and the one with flavor. Arkin and Cann at their best. A fun movie that deserves to be rediscovered.

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Couldn't agree more - the banter between the two leads was superb throughout, and some brilliant car chases to boot.

Got to love the old couple in bed as the car smashes through their bedroom wall!!

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Wow, I can't believe anybody responded to this one. thanks.

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This is one of the funniest movies of the 70's. Highly underrated! Love this movie. Valerie Harper is hot as hell in this!

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Don't forget how hot Loretta Swit was in this one, too. Gorgeous. And the ending is classic (let's say that I fell for its somber silence before the **** kicked in). Steve.

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Remember, we're using the Wayback Machine and receding quite a span into the past with this flick. Loretta, at that point, was h-o-t. Steve.

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I guess some of us are more susceptible to blondes with great legs. Steve.

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Different strokes for different folks, I suppose. I'm certainly no modern Apollo who could have turned down a chance with the younger Loretta in hopes of someone "better." I think she had a really sweet look about her prior to the "Hotlips" days. Steve.

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