The supporting players provide some reliable laughs, but there is not a set-up-punchline format to guide viewers through.
By the end of the film, a Hollywood ending was not forthcoming.
It seemed the only plausible outcome was something depressing and ugly, and any kind of happy conclusion for the protagonist would ring of inauthenticity.
Wrong as it turns out, the closing scenes are gut-busting and satisfying, and in keeping with the overall feeling of the movie.
Observe and Report has a much fresher and more original feel to it than most studio comedies.
At the Forest Ridge Mall, head of security Ronnie Barnhardt patrols his jurisdiction with an iron fist, combating skateboarders, shoplifters and the occasional unruly customer while dreaming of the day when he can swap his flashlight for a badge and a gun.
His delusions of grandeur are put to the test when the mall is struck by a flasher.
Driven to protect and serve the mall and its patrons, Ronnie seizes the opportunity to showcase his underappreciated law enforcement talents on a grand scale, hoping his solution of this crime will earn a coveted spot at the police academy.
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