R.I.P.D.

July 2013

(2,425)

Synopsis

Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds headline this supernatural action-adventure as two cops dispatched by the Rest In Peace Department (R.I.P.D.) to protect and serve the living from increasingly destructive spirits hiding among the unsuspecting on Earth. When they uncover a plot that could end life as we know it, the new partners have to turn grudging respect into top-notch teamwork to restore the cosmic balance...or watch the tunnel to the afterlife begin sending angry souls the very wrong way. (Original Title - R.I.P.D.)

Reviews

3.8

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Wesley Morris

I watched this movie with three chatty strangers on [a] Thursday night in an otherwise empty theater. Universal couldn't say "no." Looks like that's our job now.

Ben Sachs

This spends little time on exposition and doesn't go in for any false pathos; compared with most recent comic-book movies, this is lean, unpretentious filmmaking--and to my taste, a lot more fun...

Tom Russo

Too bad director Robert Schwentke ("RED") and the writing team handling the 3-D screen adaptation don't hold up their end, failing to do much with a premise that felt like it could rate with, say,...

Manohla Dargis

Mr. Bridges is almost always fun to watch, but even his squinting and Slim Pickens-style whooping can't make the time pass faster.

Richard Corliss

A half-hour into the film, and it feels like the eighth day of jury duty.

Dana Stevens

With its low-stakes chase scenes, obvious-from-the-get-go villains and nonsensical plotting, this feels more like a 96-minute-long episode of Scooby-Doo that's been laboriously translated into...

Critic reviews

Wesley Morris

I watched this movie with three chatty strangers on [a] Thursday night in an otherwise empty theater. Universal couldn't say "no." Looks like that's our job now.

Full Review

Ben Sachs

This spends little time on exposition and doesn't go in for any false pathos; compared with most recent comic-book movies, this is lean, unpretentious filmmaking--and to my taste, a lot more fun...

Full Review

Tom Russo

Too bad director Robert Schwentke ("RED") and the writing team handling the 3-D screen adaptation don't hold up their end, failing to do much with a premise that felt like it could rate with, say,...

Full Review

Manohla Dargis

Mr. Bridges is almost always fun to watch, but even his squinting and Slim Pickens-style whooping can't make the time pass faster.

Full Review

Richard Corliss

A half-hour into the film, and it feels like the eighth day of jury duty.

Full Review

Dana Stevens

With its low-stakes chase scenes, obvious-from-the-get-go villains and nonsensical plotting, this feels more like a 96-minute-long episode of Scooby-Doo that's been laboriously translated into...

Full Review

User reviews

James Bradbury October 23, 2013

Awful This movie is very bad. It a shame since it has some good actors in it. The story never seems to know where it is going. It is like they took men in black, ghost, and Ghostbusters then tried to put all three movies together. Bad idea

Daniel Gilmore January 21, 2014

Dumb Fun This Men In Black style comedy is absolutely ludicrous and certainly doesn't take itself seriously, and neither should you. If goofy alien antics and jokes about Indian food are your thing, dive into RIPD for a stupidly entertaining experience. Just don't expect a Blockbuster.

Diego Rodriguez November 8, 2013

Liked it. I actually enjoyed this movie. After the bad things I heard about it I went to see this movie expecting it to suck, but was pleasantly surprised. It isn't great by any means, but it was a very enjoyable movie to watch when we couldn't decide what movie to pick. A good rental. For 10 bucks? A decent purchase.

Nathan Maynes November 16, 2013

Fun Sci Fi movie with great one liners Suspend your disbelief and be willing to overlook plot holes and this movie entertains. It is full of law enforcing Sci Fi action and witty one liners from Jeff Bridges. Do watch if you are a fan of Jeff Bridges or Men in Black. Pass if you are bothered by Ryan Reynolds or Kevin Bacon. They are a little whiny in this movie.

Sarah Thomas December 26, 2013

Loved it As long as you're not going in expecting some mind blowing Oscar magic...this movie is awesome. Its silly and sweet and fun to watch. Ok for kids, too...my 8 year old loved it. And so did I!

Shannon Kohlmeyer November 6, 2013

Not like anything I've seen before. It was an entertaining movie with an original story line. It could have been a lot better if it hadn't been so predictable after a certain point. But it had quite a few 'good' big-name actors and they delivered a performance well worth watching.

Luke Hollinger November 22, 2013

A little off the wall, but good I didn't dislike it, but at the end I was simply wondering "What did I just watch?" It was funny, weird, had a somewhat predictable plot, but all in all a good movie to sit down and watch. So long as you aren't expecting an intellectual film.

Edward Lively April 23, 2014

Great Awesome. Don't believe people spamming saying it was bad just because this wasn't their type of movie.

John-Michael Fischer June 16, 2014

Terrible I picked this one on an airplane because it looked half decent. What a terrible decision. I kept holding out for hope that the decent actors might save the movie but it just kept getting worse and worse.

Natasha Callender March 1, 2014

So dumb it's good This movie is little bit of M.I.B, Ghost, Ghostbusters, Dead Like Me, that the weird show with the pie guy and a whole lot of funny. I didn't have very high hopes for it in the beginning, but by the end I was gasping from all the laughing. An excellent dumb movie.

Brad Myers May 8, 2014

Good Campy Fun! Went in with low expectations and they were surpassed. Fun campiness with some good CGI effects

Jeff Rodrigo November 7, 2013

A Fun Movie but Predictable This movie had a very similar feel to Men In Black but not as well developed. Action-wise it was fun. Didn't have a lot of "WOW!" factor. The story was somewhat predictable. Once I figured it out, the rest of the movie kinda bored me. If they ever do a sequel, the story needs to be much stronger. BUT, it was a fun movie to watch mainly because of the interaction between Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds. Not sure why but Mary-Louise Parker is kinda hot in this movie.

Chris Stahl October 26, 2013

Short and entertaining Predictable but still fun to watch. Ryan Reynolds is....Ryan Reynolds. Jeff Bridges is....barely understandable. There were no real surprises in this movie but it was visually entertaining and semi-unique.

ashley pierson September 23, 2014

So very sad When I saw the previews for this movie in the theatre I knew I had to see it. I waited patiently, and when the moment came to see it I was ecstatic, only to finish the movie in disappointment. Jeff and Ryan are two funny men but the movie was slow, boring, and predictable. The plot had so much potential but didn't live up to the hype. I'm truly sorry I had to pay to see this movie.

Dave Moehle October 25, 2013

As others have said, "if you like MIB..." Summed up as exactly, if you like Men In Black, you'll like this... Yes, there are plenty of cliche' jokes and slap stick, but it works if you just watch and have fun... Apocalypse Now, it is not... But much much better than A LOT of the crap now adays :) The wife and I thoroughly enjoyed :)

Peter Dunkerly April 2, 2014

Dumb and dumb and dumb And dumb

z ed October 22, 2013

Bad acting So bad didn't even finish it.. terrible

collin chandler August 20, 2014

It was OK I saw this movie after people said not....it wasn't the best but once you look at the fact that Hollywood has nothing left it's kinda good to watch

Ori Balaban February 23, 2014

Much worse than I expected I expected this movie to be very cool and funny, but it wasn't either of them at all!

Kailana Alaniz January 23, 2014

awesome OK a little twist on dying, good for some laughs and action.

Cast and credits

Actors	Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker, Stephanie Szostak, Robert Knepper, Marisa Miller, James Hong
Producers	Neal H. Moritz, Mike Richardson, Michael Fottrell
Director	Robert Schwentke
Writers	Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi

Additional information

Rotten tomatoes® score

13%

Audio language

English (Stereo, 5.1 Surround)

Subtitles

English

Info cards

Enabled

Run time

95 minutes

Rating

PG-13

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