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2 Guns

2 Guns

Action · Comedy · Crime · 2013

A DEA agent and an undercover Naval Intelligence officer who have been tasked with investigating one another find they have been set up by the mob -- the very organization the two men believe they have been stealing money from.

Movie details

2 Guns

“Never rob a bank across from a diner with the best donuts in three counties.”

2013 Action · Comedy · Crime 1h 49m

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TMDB

6.5 / 10

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A DEA agent and an undercover Naval Intelligence officer who have been tasked with investigating one another find they have been set up by the mob -- the very organization the two men believe they have been stealing money from.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Baltasar Kormákur

Written by

Blake Masters

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Robert 'Bobby' Trench

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg

Michael 'Stig' Stigman

Paula Patton

Paula Patton

Deb Rees

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Papi Greco

Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton

Earl

James Marsden

James Marsden

Quince

Fred Ward

Fred Ward

Admiral Tuwey

Court is in session

Put 2 Guns on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.