The Man
A case of mistaken identity forces a Federal agent and a dental supply salesman to team up as they speed through the streets of Detroit to pull off a sting operation and solve the murder of the agent's former partner.
Critics Sentiment
Andy poses as powerful trafficker meeting Joey in restaurant
Andy warns about red meat, leads to flatulence gags
The film drops sharply from its comedic peak during the restaurant meeting to its lowest point with the bathroom humor sequences
The Man receives mixed reception from critics, with most acknowledging the chemistry between Jackson and Levy while criticizing the reliance on juvenile humor. The film peaks during its middle act when the buddy dynamic works best, but stumbles significantly with lowest-common-denominator comedy. Despite its flaws, many reviewers found it a pleasant surprise that exceeded their low expectations.
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Samuel L. Jackson
Derrick Vann
Eugene Levy
Andy Fiddler
Luke Goss
Joey Kane
Miguel Ferrer
Agent Peters
Susie Essman
Lt. Rita Carbone
Anthony Mackie
Booty
Gigi Rice
Susan
Rachael Crawford
Dara Vann
Philip Akin
Second I.A. Agent
Christopher Murray
Homeless Man
Joel S. Keller
Laptop Guy
Kathryn Greenwood
Flight Attendant
George Ghali
Cab Driver
Matt Cooke
Uniform Cop on PA
Joe Sacco
Rookie
Neville Edwards
Tall Agent
Scott Wickware
Booking Officer
Tomorrow Baldwin Montgomery
Kate Vann
Geoffrey Bowes
Phone Agent
Carrie Cain-Sparks
Big Kim
Crew
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