Richard Freedman Newark Star-Ledger Jan 16, 2026

The liveliest buddy movie -- police division -- in years.

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Juan Carlos Coto South Florida Sun-Sentinel Aug 19, 2021 2.5/4

Dreyfuss' capability for comedy is what saves Stakeout He unequivocally steals every scene he is in, except for the action scenes, most of which are surprisingly bad.

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Ángel Luis Inurria El Pais (Spain) Apr 22, 2020

The clever script has a mix of ingredients that include romance, male friendships, professional relationships, and chases. [Full Review in Spanish]

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David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Apr 18, 2020 3/4

...an appealing premise that's employed to mostly stellar effect...

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Variety Staff Variety Mar 26, 2009

Slick, sure-footed entertainment, one part buddy comedy and one part police actioner stitched together with a dash of romance.

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Derek Adams Time Out Jun 24, 2006

Between Lecce's illicit courtship and Reimers' consternation, there are some hearty laughs of a juvenile nature.

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Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Oct 9, 2005 4/5

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Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Aug 20, 2005 0/5

Dullsville

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Alex Sandell Juicy Cerebellum Aug 11, 2005 4/5

Beats the Lethal Weapon movies at their own game.

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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jun 15, 2005 3/5

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Michael A. Smith Nolan's Pop Culture Review Jan 9, 2005 4/5

Dreyfuss and Estevez have true comedic chemistry.

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Dec 11, 2004 B

Enough sophomoric jokes about sex to keep it pleasingly diverting.

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Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette May 28, 2004 3/5

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Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Aug 22, 2003 4/5

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Edward Havens FilmJerk.com Jun 26, 2003 3/5

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Walter Goodman New York Times May 21, 2003

The director uses the conventions of the action-comedy in so adroit a way that you may even forget the hundred other films you've seen lately about a couple of cops kidding around with each other in between battling the bad guys.

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Blake Davis KFOR Channel 4 News (Oklahoma City) Jan 29, 2003 4/5

One of the better buddy films from the 1980's.

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Rob Vaux Flipside Movie Emporium Jan 15, 2003 3/5

An adequately wacky cops-and-robbers caper. Sharp dialogue and good chemistry between the actors make up for its routine plot twists.

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Jeffrey Westhoff Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) Oct 17, 2002 4/5

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Caffeinated Clint Moviehole Sep 18, 2002 4/5

One of the best action comedy films to date. Estevez and Dreyfuss are the ultimate duo.

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