10 interesting films about tough partners
Miscellaneous / / July 05, 2023
Not just Vincent and Jules.
1. Patrol
End of Watch
- USA, 2012.
- Drama, Crime, Thriller, Action.
- Duration: 109 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.6.
In Los Angeles, two best friends - the police are trying to deal with local criminal gangs. The heroes are doing well in their business, for which one of the cartels announces a hunt for them. Now they need to save their lives.
The roles of police officers Brian and Mike were played by Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña. The relationship of these characters is much more important than the plot. The result was a story not about partners, but rather about friends who are forced to pull each other out of trouble.
2. Good guys
The Nice Guys
- USA, UK, 2016.
- Crime, comedy, thriller.
- Duration: 115 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.3.
Jackson Healy and Holland March are forced to team up to investigate a missing girl. True, everything comes to a standstill, because completely unexpected characters are involved.
The main roles of two completely incompatible partners were played by
Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling. There is a spark between the actors, so the relationship of their characters seems more interesting than the detective story itself. Despite excellent reviews for the film, the sequel was canceled - the picture failed at the box office.3. Seven
Se7en
- USA, 1995
- Thriller, drama, crime, detective.
- Duration: 127 minutes.
- IMDb: 8.6.
William Somerset is already tired of his job as a criminal investigator and is about to retire. However, he is forced to stay in office while investigating a serial killer case. At the same time, a young partner is being imposed on William. Together they try to find the maniac.
The duet of Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt in the film is striking in its chemistry. Relations between the characters develop quickly: very little time passes from distrust to concern, as they understand that they cannot solve the case alone. It turned out to be an exemplary duet.
4. Get it done before midnight
midnight run
- USA, 1988.
- Action, thriller, comedy, crime.
- Duration: 126 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.5.
Jack Walsh is a private detective with vast experience. He needs to find Jonathan Mardukas, who stole from mafia 15 million dollars. However, the case, which should have been easy, turns out to be much more difficult: Jonathan is also wanted by other competitors. Walsh easily finds the criminal, but it is also important to deliver him to the right place.
Despite the fact that one of the heroes delays the other, friendly relations are established between them. A pair of Robert De Niro and Charles Gordin, who play the main roles, immediately fell in love with the audience. In many ways, because of the actors, comedy is still loved.
5. training day
training day
- USA, 2001.
- Action, thriller, drama, crime.
- Duration: 122 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.7.
Jack Hoyt starts a new job in the narcotics department. His partner and mentor is Alonzo Hariss, a police officer who uses brutal methods. Jake starts a training day with Alonzo that seems to never end.
Partners played Ethan Hawke and Denzel Washington. Their relationship bears little resemblance to friendship, and that is why the film is so interesting - it is a non-standard police drama. Despite everything that happens between the characters, formally they can still be called partners.
6. Zodiac
Zodiac
- USA, 2007.
- Thriller, drama, crime, detective.
- Duration: 158 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.7.
The mysterious killer has been keeping the whole city in fear for a long time. The only clues are his communication with reporters to whom he sends letters and riddles. The police are forced to team up with journalists to find maniac.
Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Edwards, who played police officers, managed to demonstrate the desperation associated with an unsolved case. Especially considering that their work is better done by journalists. It turned out to be an atypical, but very interesting story about partners.
7. Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction
- USA, 1994.
- Crime, drama.
- Duration: 154 minutes.
- IMDb: 8.9.
Vincent Vega and Jules Winfield collect debts for their boss, Marsellus Wallace. Once he asked Vincent to spend the evening with his wife Mia, but everything does not go according to plan.
Partners Vincent and Jules are probably the most recognizable duo in the movies. Quentin Tarantino. The skill of Travolta and Jackson made this couple even better - there is an ideal understanding between the actors. Unfortunately, this is the only film with their participation - a sequel about them would be incredible.
8. The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight
- USA, UK, 2008.
- Fantasy, Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama.
- Duration: 152 minutes.
- IMDb: 9.0.
Joker wreaks havoc wherever it appears. Batman needs to team up with the local police to put an end to the unrest. Despite all the efforts of the hero, the Joker begins to bring more and more suffering to the inhabitants.
Between Inspector Gordon and Batman is not only a working relationship - after all, both of them are responsible for the safety of the city - but also a truly friendly one. Although they don't have many scenes together, the characters can be considered brilliant partners who help each other.
9. Arrhythmia
- Russia, 2017.
- Melodrama, drama.
- Duration: 116 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.4.
Oleg is an ambulance doctor. Every time he tries to do the impossible and help his patients, and he often succeeds. However, while he is busy with work problems, his personal life is collapsing.
There are flaws in Boris Khlebnikov's picture, but the characters turned out great. Oleg works with paramedic Dima, they not only save people, but also make friends. It turned out to be a very emotional and lively story about doctors who find it easier to help others than themselves.
10. Clerks
Clerks
- USA, 1994.
- Comedy.
- Duration: 92 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.7.
Dante and Randall are good buddies who work close to each other. One of them is a salesman in a supermarket, and the other is in a video store. Together they discuss buyers, gossip and talk about movies, and also get into ridiculous and very comical situations.
Kevin Smith managed to create the perfect friends in his script. They get along well and know how to play jokes on each other. Dante and Randall even quarrel, but nevertheless maintain a warm relationship. There are other partners in the film - Jay and Silent Bob, so "Clerks" allows the viewer to look at two different, but in their own way interesting duets.
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