National Security

Indistinguishable dumb action comedy.

This is lowest common dominator filmmaking in every sense of the word, which shouldn't come as any surprise to anyone familiar with the oeuvre of director Dennis Dugan.

This is a two-star movie dragged down a star because of its unrepentant racism.

Is it a thoroughly offensive attempt to disguise a reactionary view of African-Americans as manipulative, self-serving, serial complainers as 'comedy'? Definitely.

It's too bad Martin already made What's the Worst That Could Happen? The title really fits this one.

As the two cop manqus overcome their dearth of common sense to save the day, the film achieves a comic playfulness.

If you want to get philosophical about "National Security," you could ask yourself this: Would you be able to forgive and perhaps even befriend the man who wrongly accused you of a crime that got you sent to prison?

All the good stuff can be guffawed at in the opening half-hour. After that, you're on your own.