I finally saw the classic kind-of "buddy cop" film 48 hrs. It's perfect vehicle for Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy. Nolte plays the grizzled "not by the book" cop obsessed with finding the man who took his gun and killed two police officers. Murphy is the SUPER-slick con man who gets out of prison on a 48 hour pass to help bring "Ganz" to justice. Both actors are great, especially Murphy who used this as a vehicle to split from SNL and begin his amazing career, recent films not withstanding. It effortless blends action and humor and I can imagine it was amazing bold for 1982. It's crazy to think Murphy was only 21 at the time while you watch it. Really a good film and worth watching if it slipped through the cracks on you, like it did for me.
Bottom Line: 8.6 out of 10. Entertaining, well-acted and written. Rock solid.
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