National Security

2003 "They only look like cops."
5.6| 1h29m| PG-13| en| More Info
Released: 17 January 2003 Released
Producted By: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/nationalsecurity
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Earl Montgomery, a bombastic police academy reject, and Hank Rafferty, a disgraced, mild-mannered cop, can't seem to escape each other. They met on opposite sides of the law during a routine traffic stop that escalated out of control; now as lowly security guards they're thrown together to bust a smuggling operation.

Genre

Action, Comedy, Crime

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Director

Dennis Dugan

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

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National Security Audience Reviews

NekoHomey Purely Joyful Movie!
Mjeteconer Just perfect...
SpunkySelfTwitter It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.
Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes
Melissa Oaks Aside from the lying, sack of $ht,racist, black dude who actually deserved to have his a$$ beat, it was actually an action packed and genuinely funny movie. unfortunately someone thought it was necessary to put some reverse racism war on law enforcement bull$ht in the movie which kind of ruined it. F*k the terrorist liberals and black lives matter bull$ht. if they thought black lives really mattered then they would stop killing each other. It isn't that black lives matter, it is just that white lives don't matter and their jobs don't matter and their right to enforce the law and defend themselves and do what they have been trained to do doesn't matter. get it straight. And by the way, Some cops are really jerk offs but guess what, the real *&%$ off cops usually aren't racist. they usually act like &^%* to everyone alike. I have my own story as proof of that but I'm white so nobody gives a flying f*k. right? I know this review wont be posted but someone is going to read it because it is their job to do so. so i don't care. bye.
Amy Adler Hank (Steve Zahn) is a dedicated police officer while Earl (Martin Lawrence) is a security guard who longs to join the force. One day, Hank pulls Earl over for a minor infraction but things get out of hand quickly. Earl is full of lip and Hank has a breaking point. But, there's more. A bee starts buzzing nearby and Earl screams that he is highly allergic. As Hank tries to swat the bee, a citizen films the encounter, which looks like he is beating Earl. Plus, Earl does get stung. Sensing a financial opportunity, Earl allows his swollen face to be photographed, too. Thus, the situation looks like the second coming of Rodney King and Hanks is fired. Poor guy, he is also send to prison for six months AND loses his gal in the process. When he gets out, the only thing open to him is a security guard position. In this capacity, he runs into Earl, again, on the job, where a beautiful lady is distracting Earl's attentions and a crime is going on in the background. Hank tries his best and Earl jumps into the game. From then on, although they don't catch the bad guys the first time around, this unlikely duo teams up to take down the criminals. Along the way, they fight, they laugh, they get into sticky situations. Will they become unlikely heroes? Hey, there's nothing wrong with watching two very funny men, Zahn and Lawrence, do their thing, along with a nice supporting cast. Chuckles come forth again and again. In addition, there is some great action scenes and stunts that will also please the right crowd. All right, the script is not Oscar stuff but no one really cares. To secure an evening of laughs, get National Security soon!
kai ringler Martin Lawrence was absolutely funny in this movie,, he had so many great one liners I couldn't stop laughing the entire movie,, yeah the buddy cop genre has pretty much worn out it's welcome in the last 20 years. but this one is refreshing. Steve Zahn who I never heard of was also funny at times.. the main story of the movie is that our main character arrests a man and turns out he wasn't even guilty,, together they are thrown together to go up against some bad guys , and have a lot of fun in doing so.. yes there are some aspects that are played out over and over again, but for the most part, there are some interesting thiings going on in the movie that I haven't seen that much of before,, I f you're looking for a comedy that will make you laugh all of the way thru the movie, then this is for you.
mysterio_cluez National Security is directed by American comedy regular Dennis Dugan, and this was before he directed some truly @#%#ing crap movies ("I now pronounce you Chuck and Larry" and "The Benchwarmers" were two latter comedies he should undoubtedly regret making.) The result is his funniest film I've seen, and Martin Lawrence always makes me laugh anyway.The story begins with a cop, Hank (played by Steve Zahn, from Sahara) who is sent to jail for half a year, rid of his job and girlfriend while still under stress from the death of his partner because of Earl (Martin Lawrence from Big Momma's House)'s annoying attitude leading to a confusion of Hank beating Earl with a baton. Half a year later their paths cross again as security guards, and both must work together to bring down the people who killed Hank's former partner. What follows is shootouts, explosions and rapid fire gags as the two try not to kill each other. Of course, you could never call National Security a great film, but it's not trying to be. What the film is attempting to do is deliver hilarious gags and a good time. And it succeeds in both areas.It's a fun film to watch, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a good laugh. As the trailer foretells, it's a buddy comedy, without the buddies.Also look out for Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight) with blond hair, a strange sight to see!7/10