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2 Guns

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For the past year, DEA agent Bobby Trench and U.S. Navy intelligence officer Marcus Stigman have been working undercover as members of a narcotics syndicate. The twist: Neither man knows that the other is an undercover agent. When their attempt to infiltrate a Mexican drug cartel and recover millions goes haywire, the men are disavowed by their superiors. Trench and Stigman must go on the run lest they wind up in jail or in a grave.
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Formulaic and often jarringly violent, 2 Guns rests its old-school appeal on the interplay between its charismatic, well-matched stars.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/06/2017
D+
... it's not that bad. But it ain't good either. Go to Full Review
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh metro.co.uk 09/05/2017
3/5
Movie rule 12: Mistrust anything bearing a '2' in its title - particularly when it's not a sequel. But 2 Guns proves a totally unexpected exception. Go to Full Review
Wesley Morris Grantland 01/03/2014
Washington and Wahlberg have a good time robbing banks and blowing up buildings and barreling through military security checkpoints and double-crossing people and shooting each other because none of it really means anything. Go to Full Review
Carla Renata The Curvy Film Critic Mar 24
Unfortunately, 2 Guns left me wanting to blow my brains out from boredom Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 02/21/2023
Don’t be fooled by the title: there are hundreds of guns and bazillions of spent rounds in this fast-moving action flick. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 08/30/2022
2.5/4
2 Guns is conventional, and the sense of humor is somewhat caustic, but ultimately the mild chuckles and fast-paced exploits of Beans and Stig provide a lazy diversion the viewer will instantly forget once the credits start to roll. Go to Full Review
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Nathan J. @NathanDirector 6d Rated: 6.5/10 ⭐️ I expected a brainless popcorn flick, but the chaotic chemistry between the leads made it a wildly entertaining ride. What Worked: Wood’s handheld cinematography gives the shootouts a raw, tactile weight fitting the neo-Western vibe. Through my Methodist faith lens, seeing Bobby and Stig learn to trust each other after betrayal reminds me that true brotherhood means having someone’s back. Tronick’s editing also perfectly balances explosive action with Denzel and Mark’s snappy banter. The Cuts: The middle part really dragged for me; too many double-crosses stall the momentum. Keeping it spoiler-free, the cookie-cutter villains feel one-dimensional, leaving the stakes half-baked. Plus, the tone abruptly shifting between a dark crime thriller and a goofy buddy-comedy felt pretty inconsistent to me. Verdict: A fun buddy-cop ride fueled by its leads. Perfect for explosive laughs, but skip if you need a tight thriller. Line: “You’re my guy.” See more Ronnie M @spuncake Feb 15 A little unbelievable at times .....Not one of Denzel's best See more Cx I @IamNOTaMOVIEcritic Feb 3 Action packed with good actors. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 30 2 Guns is a wildly entertaining action comedy that thrives on chemistry, swagger, and sharp timing. The pairing of Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg instantly elevates the film, creating a buddy dynamic that feels natural, funny, and effortlessly cool. Their back-and-forth banter fuels the story just as much as the bullets do, keeping the pacing fast and engaging. The screenplay isn’t flawless, but it knows exactly what kind of movie it wants to be, leaning into humor, clever twists, and explosive set pieces. James Marsden adds an entertaining wildcard presence, while Bill Paxton delivers a memorable performance that reminds you how often his talent is overlooked. The action is punchy, the comedy lands, and the film never takes itself too seriously. It may not reinvent the genre, but 2 Guns succeeds by being confident, fun, and endlessly watchable, making it an easy recommendation for anyone craving a smart, high-energy action ride. See more tommy J @RT55566390 Dec 24 Pretty cool movie, very twisted and confusing, but again, cool See more Dave L @RT29131586 Oct 25 I found this to be an unexpected gem, and very enternaining. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis For the past year, DEA agent Bobby Trench and U.S. Navy intelligence officer Marcus Stigman have been working undercover as members of a narcotics syndicate. The twist: Neither man knows that the other is an undercover agent. When their attempt to infiltrate a Mexican drug cartel and recover millions goes haywire, the men are disavowed by their superiors. Trench and Stigman must go on the run lest they wind up in jail or in a grave.
Director
Baltasar Kormákur
Producer
Marc Platt, Randall Emmett, Norton Herrick, Adam Siegel, George Furla, Ross Richie, Andrew Cosby
Screenwriter
Blake Masters
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Marc Platt Productions
Rating
R (Language|Brief Nudity|Violence Throughout)
Genre
Action, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 2, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$75.6M
Runtime
1h 49m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS