Let's Be Cops

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Let's Be Cops is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on fuboTV and Starz Apple TV Channel right now. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Jake Johnson — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Let's Be Cops is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Let's Be Cops from the crowd. Best pals Ryan and Justin are stalled in their respective careers -- a fact that is painfully driven home when they go to a college reunion. Dressed as police in the mistaken belief that they were to attend a costume party, Ryan and Justin find that the uniforms earn them much respect and attention. Although Justin is uncomfortable with the idea, Ryan decides to continue with the charade, putting them both in increasingly dangerous situations. The chemistry Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. Bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It was released in 2014. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Let's Be Cops holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Let's Be Cops. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Jake Johnson sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.