There were two things I REALLY liked about "R.I.P.D." First was Jeff Bridges' humorous and campy performance as long-dead lawman Roy. He was charming, funny, and talked a mile a minute. It was the most fun he looked like he's had on screen in a while (when he isn't winning Oscars, that is). Second was that was a pure turn-your-brain-off kind of film, and you didn't have to worry about the story (which was amusing), or the characters (who were a little underdeveloped), or being offended by anything except some of the grotesque "deado" creations. It was a textbook buddy comedy featuring one talented actor and Ryan Reynolds (who I'm still on the fence about. Thank you Green Lantern). There honestly weren't any notable performances aside from Bridges, and maybe Kevin Bacon, but it could just be my love of all things Bacon informing that. Playing the main villain of the piece, he is smarmy and cool without really dedicating too much to the piece. Seriously, this can wait to be rented, but if you want to see it at the theatre, I don't blame you.
Grade: C+
3D: If you must
Easter Egg: No
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon
Director: Robert Schwentke
Writer(s): Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi (both story) - Story: David Dobkin - Comic: Peter M. Lenkov
RT: 96 min
Rating: PG-13 for violence, sci-fi/fantasy action, some sensuality, and language including sex references
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