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      The Man

      PG-13 Released Sep 9, 2005 1h 23m Comedy Action List
      12% Tomatometer 101 Reviews 41% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings Seeking the gunrunners who killed his partner, undercover cop Derrick Vann (Samuel L. Jackson) sets up a sting. He arranges to meet an arms dealer at a diner, where he'll be the only one reading USA Today. But dentist Andy Fiddler (Eugene Levy), who's in Detroit for a conference, is there reading the same paper, and the dealer mistakes him for Vann and sets up the deal. When Vann realizes this, he drags the baffled Andy into the operation, forcing him to pose as the fake buyer. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      Despite the steely presence of Samuel L. Jackson and the comic timing of Eugene Levy, The Man's plot is pointless and its jokes rehashed, as it ends up playing out like the Odd Couple with gas.

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      Empire Magazine Rated: 1/5 Apr 1, 2006 Full Review Marrit Ingman Austin Chronicle It's not dreadful, but the movie is executed with total indifference, as if its creators are working from a checklist. Rated: 1.5/5 Sep 18, 2005 Full Review Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper So tired. Sep 12, 2005 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News The pairing had potential to be quite funny, but unfortunately they are stuck with a script that feels like its been on the shelf since the mid-'80's. Rated: D Nov 19, 2019 Full Review Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope While Fiddler is a bumbler, he is not stupid, and actually makes a few good decisions. Vann is clever dealing with criminals, but he has some emotional shortcomings. They are an interesting pair, and in this genre, that is what really counts. Rated: C+ Apr 6, 2016 Full Review Kam Williams Princeton Town Topics A derivative, readily-forgettable insult to the intelligence! Rated: 0/4 May 25, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Kyle M Can a bad film be taken as an intentional joke with frivolity? The story's agreeably pointless, especially considering its inferior craftsmanship by the involved crew, but its decent highlight is the comedic dynamic solely between Samuel L. Jackson and Eugene Levy. (C) Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/13/24 Full Review Victor P The Man feels like a Midnight Run rehash, but I enjoyed the chemistry between Eugene Levy and Samuel L. Jackson were funny together. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/24 Full Review Liam F I only recently discovered this movie on Tubi. For myself it had many authentic laugh out loud moments. I am a big fan of both Samuel L. Jackson and Eugene Levy. This movie plays to the strengths of each actor. I felt they really worked well together. I really enjoy movies that I consider "fun" and The Man certainly fits that criteria for me! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Raof N good movies to watch but the jokes are not that good Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/10/22 Full Review Audience Member Funny movie with great interaction between the unlikely duo of Jackson and Levy. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review steve d With these two it should have been better. Funny but hit or miss. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Synopsis Seeking the gunrunners who killed his partner, undercover cop Derrick Vann (Samuel L. Jackson) sets up a sting. He arranges to meet an arms dealer at a diner, where he'll be the only one reading USA Today. But dentist Andy Fiddler (Eugene Levy), who's in Detroit for a conference, is there reading the same paper, and the dealer mistakes him for Vann and sets up the deal. When Vann realizes this, he drags the baffled Andy into the operation, forcing him to pose as the fake buyer.
      Director
      Les Mayfield
      Producer
      Robert N. Fried
      Screenwriter
      Margaret Oberman, Jim Piddock, Stephen Carpenter
      Distributor
      New Line Cinema
      Production Co
      Fried Films
      Rating
      PG-13 (Rude Dialogue|Language|Some Violence)
      Genre
      Comedy, Action
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 9, 2005, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Apr 23, 2013
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $8.3M
      Runtime
      1h 23m
      Sound Mix
      Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.37:1)
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