Titreenp SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

ActuallyGlimmer The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

mraculeated The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

Phillipa Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

msnbynum Watched it all the time as a kid. And just watched it again as an adult. Devon is an adorable kid.

FlashCallahan Devon Butler is an eight-year old who dreams of being a cop. He watches police TV shows, knows police procedures, and plays cops and robbers with his friend Ray. One day, while snooping around in a warehouse, he witnesses a murder. He goes to the police, who want the information, but he won't give it until they make him an honorary cop. The police then team him with veteran cop Nick McKenna, and the two team up to find the killer......The film is worth watching for one reason and one reason only. There is a point in the film near the end when the speedboat is about to do a stupid jump where you can actually see Burt Reynolds experience a moment of self realisation and know his career is at its lowest ebb.Obviously the film is trying to cash in on the success of Kindergarten Cop and action heroes in general trying to attempt comedy. But this veers past Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot in blatantly unfunny humour that doesn't know what demographic it's aiming for.Reynolds just coasts his way through the boredom, the unfunny set pieces, and lethargic action, and the opening scene of him chasing the bad guys across people's gardens doesn't bring in laughter like its intending to do, it gives you an instant disliking to his character. And it sticks right until the end.His character like no one, doesn't attempt to like anyone, and is borderline abusive toward Devon, and despite trying to be another cute child actor, Norman Golden the 3rd whatever is just another bad child actor who looks like he could have a little bit if an edge, but just ruins every scene he appears in.So all in all, it's not funny, the two titular characters have no chemistry whatsoever, the action is lethargic (but there is a funny bar fight where Reynolds beats everyone up), and it features one of the most disturbing scenes I've seen in a family film, involving a toilet, urine, and Devon wanting to 'cross the streams'.As bad as you've heard.

wes-connors Tampa, Florida police detective Burt Reynolds (as Nick McKenna) must partner up with eight-year-old Norman D. Golden II (as Devon Butler) after the latter witnesses a murder. This is the only way the tyke will reveal what he knows. Young Golden gets to be a cop, but also gets in trouble with both bad guys and a couple of his lines. The lad does have more natural hair than either Mr. Reynolds or Ray Sharkey (as Vinnie Fountain). This was, unfortunately, the last appearance of Mr. Sharkey, who scored well in "The Idolmaker" (1980) and memorably on television. With some good camera angles, director Henry Winkler and cinematographer Bill Butler attempt something for the kids, but the stars and script drag it down.** Cop and ½ (4/2/93) Henry Winkler ~ Burt Reynolds, Norman D. Golden II, Ray Sharkey, Ruby Dee

jeffronthi You people are crackpots, just insane with arrogance. This movie did what it intended. Golden's performance was incredible given his age. Not very funny, but witty and cute. Here's a clue people: Most 8 year olds over-act! And Burt--well, Burt is Burt, not even one dimensional...The only fault I can find is the Hollywood by the numbers script, which is plenty dreadful. That's what Hollywood does. You knew you were getting a kids movie, right? When I saw this as a kid, I really liked it. So, for me, it did what it was supposed to--capture a child's imagination. Not an adults petulance.Recommended for kids.