Movie

The Man

2005 · 83 min

A lightweight buddy comedy that coasts on the odd-couple bickering of its leads, with mild action and easy laughs.

Tagline: One guy walks the walk. The other talks and talks. Only one of them can be…
Overview: A case of mistaken identity forces a Federal agent and a dental supply salesman to team up as they speed through the streets of Detroit to pull off a sting operation and solve the murder of the agent's former partner.
How it feels: Light, absurd, satirical and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, friendship, crime, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
friendship
crime
betrayal
justice
Places: big city
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild