National Security

Synopsis

National Security is a 2003 action-comedy film starring Martin Lawrence as Earl Montgomery, a funny and charming security guard who finds himself in a series of chaotic and hilarious situations. When Officer Hank Rafferty, played by Steve Zahn, unjustly gets Earl fired, the two unlikely partners must come together to solve a major crime and clear their names. As they navigate through car chases, shootouts, and explosions, Earl and Hank's bond strengthens as they learn to work as a team. Packed with humorous moments and thrilling action sequences, National Security is a must-watch film for fans of buddy cop comedies.

Cast

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  Martin Lawrence

  Earl Montgomery

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  Steve Zahn

  Hank Rafferty

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  Colm Feore

  Detective Frank McDuff

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  Bill Duke

  Lieutenant Washington

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  Eric Roberts

  Nash

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  Timothy Busfield

  Charlie Reed

Reviews

Despite a talented cast, National Security fails to deliver a compelling storyline or enough laughs to keep the audience engaged. Critics have criticized the film for relying too heavily on tired stereotypes and predictable jokes. IMDb users have rated the film 5.6 out of 10, highlighting the lackluster script and unremarkable plot. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a disappointing 11% rating, with reviewers calling it a forgettable and uninspired comedy. Metacritic rates National Security at 31 out of 100, citing the film's lack of originality and weak character development. Overall, the consensus among critics and audience reviews is that National Security falls short of being a memorable or engaging movie.