I think 6.0 is about right. Perhaps a 6.5. It is a cheesy movie, to say the least. But, that was But, CHIPS the show was fairly cheesy. By far not a great film. But, not altogether bad, either. There are some films that are just bad and unwatchable. But, this is the kind of movie that if you know it's going to be cheesy and that there will be some cringe moments, it's watchable.
It will probably disappoint original viewers of the show. But, had they boiler-plated the original, it would not have gone anywhere. It didn't have enough humor or drama to sustain itself as a film. And, I was a fan.
But, CHIPS the movie was fairly humorous - more so than the show. A number of funny lines kept one involved and it was the several side-story humor that kept the show going.
This film struck me as a bit of an attempt to be Lethal Weapon type - but didn't have the potent acting or writing.
The acting was below par and at times was atrocious. Not that the actors were bad but that sometimes they clearly just mailed it in. The scene where Ponch (played by Michael Pena) was confronted by his boss looked like they were reading lines off of cue cards. Literally. It had the feel of being slapped together the last minute, neither actor appeared to know his lines, and it almost seemed they were being fed lines, saying them for the first time, ever.
The film was disjointed in its plot line and various story lines.
One of the great things about Chips the show was that it was all about Los Angeles, and sunny, southern California. It was in that 70's Emergency family that also flowed out of Dragnet. And, the movie did not disappoint, showing many wide angle views of various parts of LA.
Would never have seen this film in the theater. But, generally, it was a watchable film and it is worth a rental on a slow night with someone who can get the humor and find enjoyment in the cheesy and lightness of the film.
It will probably disappoint original viewers of the show. But, had they boiler-plated the original, it would not have gone anywhere. It didn't have enough humor or drama to sustain itself as a film. And, I was a fan.
But, CHIPS the movie was fairly humorous - more so than the show. A number of funny lines kept one involved and it was the several side-story humor that kept the show going.
This film struck me as a bit of an attempt to be Lethal Weapon type - but didn't have the potent acting or writing.
The acting was below par and at times was atrocious. Not that the actors were bad but that sometimes they clearly just mailed it in. The scene where Ponch (played by Michael Pena) was confronted by his boss looked like they were reading lines off of cue cards. Literally. It had the feel of being slapped together the last minute, neither actor appeared to know his lines, and it almost seemed they were being fed lines, saying them for the first time, ever.
The film was disjointed in its plot line and various story lines.
One of the great things about Chips the show was that it was all about Los Angeles, and sunny, southern California. It was in that 70's Emergency family that also flowed out of Dragnet. And, the movie did not disappoint, showing many wide angle views of various parts of LA.
Would never have seen this film in the theater. But, generally, it was a watchable film and it is worth a rental on a slow night with someone who can get the humor and find enjoyment in the cheesy and lightness of the film.