Bon Cop, Bad Cop 2

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Bon Cop, Bad Cop 2
Bon Cop, Bad Cop 2 poster.jpg
Directed byAlain DesRochers
Written byPatrick Huard
Produced byPierre Even
Patrick Huard
François Flamand
StarringPatrick Huard
Colm Feore

Erik Knudsen
Noam Jenkins
John Moore
Music byAnik Jean
Production
companies
Item 7
Jessie Films
Distributed byLes Films Séville
Release date
  • May 12, 2017 (2017-05-12)
Running time
126 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguagesEnglish
French
Budget$10 million CAD[1]
Box office$7 million[2]

Bon Cop, Bad Cop 2 is a 2017 Canadian action comedy film directed by Alain DesRochers. It was released in May 2017.[3] A sequel to the 2006 film Bon Cop, Bad Cop, it stars Colm Feore and Patrick Huard in a reprisal of their original roles.[4] The original took its title as Canadian cinema's most lucrative production, earning $12 million in 2007. Both bilingual films have been successful on the Canadian scene, with the sequel, filmed in Montreal, coming in at $7 million at the box office. The film was also nominated for Achievement in Make-up at the Canadian Screen Awards, 2018.[5]

Plot[]

Following the events of the first film, Martin Ward (Feore) and David Bouchard (Huard) remained friends but have gradually grown apart as their lives and careers have taken them in different directions; Ward is now a senior officer with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, while Bouchard remains undercover with the Sûreté du Québec. This time, their roles are reversed: Ward takes the lead, and has his turn experiencing challenges in his personal life. In the present day, the two are reunited to investigate a car theft ring which turns out to be a front for a much bigger terrorist plot.[6]

Politics[]

The film touches on what seems to be a political angle, with some satire thrown at the U.S., but actor Colm Feore expresses that they are trying to convey a sociological message, in that Canadians and Americans have fundamental differences. The actor goes on to say that it's also a jab at Americans for their ignorance of Canadian culture over the years.[7] One way this is portrayed in the film, is when local U.S. officers are wary of French speaking cop Huard and question his nationality.

Cast[]

Production[]

Huard, a prominent public figure in Quebec, has an extensive background in Canadian entertainment. As screenplay writer, producer, and lead actor, Huard played an active role in the overall production of the film. He was first inspired to write the series original film Bon Cop, Bad Cop during a performed comedic monologue at the Genie Awards in 2003.[8] The actor played on linguistic and cultural differences, and realized those were the very things that perhaps separated, and also united Franco and Anglo Canadian audiences. He claims "The one thing we can laugh about together is our differences. That's when I had a flash for Bon Cop."[9]

Production of the film began in Montreal and its Eastern Townships (including Richmond in the bridge scene) in May 2016.[4] Unlike the original film, which derived much of its humour from the culture clash between English Canada and Quebec, the sequel's script downplays that aspect in favour of a focus on Canada's relationship with the United States.[6] The cast also includes radio broadcaster John Moore as the President of the United States.[10] Colm Feore claims that "the wonderful thing about the movie is the way it capitalizes on cultural differences for laughs, but never puts one side above the other."[11] This same narrative is carried throughout the sequel, with more humour and more action. Screenplay writer, Huard, says in an interview that there is a much less "combative tone" between the two cops, and that the film also tells a story about friendship.[12]

Michael Madsen was slated to appear in the film as an FBI agent, but was forced to drop out for health reasons and was replaced by Andreas Apergis.[13]

Reception[]

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 75% approval rating based on eight reviews, with an average score of 6.1/10.[14]

References[]

  1. ^ Pinto, Jordan (May 11, 2017). "Can Bon Cop Bad Cop 2 compete at the box office in 2017?". Playback. Brunico Communications. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
  2. ^ "Hot Sheet: Top-Grossing Films of 2017". Playback. Brunico Communications. December 20, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  3. ^ "«Bon Cop, Bad Cop 2»: une affiche pour rassurer l’Amérique". Le Journal de Montréal, November 8, 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Bon Cop Bad Cop 2 to start filming in Montreal in late May". CBC News, May 9, 2016.
  5. ^ "Bon Cop Bad Cop – Awards." IMDb, 2018, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4738174/awards.
  6. ^ a b "Patrick Huard, Colm Feore say filming 'Bon Cop Bad Cop 2' a blast". Canadian Press via CTV News, July 2, 2016.
  7. ^ Thompson, Bob. "Once more with feeling; Returning stars of Bon Cop Bad Cop 2 have a good time on and off the screen." Leader Post, May 10, 2017: C.3.
  8. ^ Robinson, Marcus. "Huard comes full circle at Genies." Playback, 5 February 2007, Vol. 7.
  9. ^ Robinson, Marcus (February 5, 2007). "Huard comes full circle at Genies". Playback. 7.
  10. ^ "Quebec’s buddy cop movie becomes a franchise". Cult MTL, May 11, 2017.
  11. ^ Monk, Katherine (December 16, 2006). "Bilingual film a true Canadian success". The Vancouver Sun.
  12. ^ Thompson, Bob (May 10, 2017). "Once more with feeling; Returning stars of Bon Cop Bad Cop 2 have a good time on and off the screen". Leader Post. C.3..
  13. ^ "On the set of Bon Cop Bad Cop 2: Patrick Huard, Colm Feore fall back into character". Montreal Gazette, June 19, 2016.
  14. ^ "Bon Cop Bad Cop 2 (2017)" – via www.rottentomatoes.com.

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