Copshop - Movie Review

Copshop Review Summary

Jeremy Jahns opens with a Dr. Squatch sponsor spot, joking that men who grow beards get extra gifts from sponsors. He adds that he already liked the brand before they approached him.

Jahns calls Copshop a tense, self-aware, funny surprise. Frank Grillo plays a man powerful people want dead, while Gerard Butler’s character ends up in another cell in the same small-town police station, intent on killing him. Alexis Louder plays the officer caught between them. Jahns praises her sharp attitude, her enthusiasm for her revolver, and the visible struggle she faces when the law offers no clearly right choice.

What Works

Jahns says the characters’ trash talk and humor stand out because each personality feels distinct rather than generically sarcastic. He also enjoyed going into the movie unfamiliar with its trailers. A new character played by Toby Huss arrives just as the pieces seem to be in place, shifting the story in an unexpected way.

Although the movie has shootouts, Jahns says they’re relatively sparing. Most of the tension comes from keeping the action inside the police station.

Criticism and Verdict

His main complaint is that the film seems to have ended, then keeps going for a while. Still, he calls it exceptionally well made and one of the most enjoyable movies he saw in 2021. He plans to buy it on Blu-ray.

People Mentioned

• Jeremy Jahns
• Alexis Louder
• Frank Grillo
• Gerard Butler
• Toby Huss
• Joe Carnahan, the director of Copshop