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Horrible, fascist and poorly acted

Don't listen to the negative reviews

Admirable film.

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Dragnet is a perfect FEELGOOD 80s cop comedy that i grew up watching & loving & have watched it hundreds of times & yet i can't get bored of it!!! Dragnet is my 2nd favourite film of all time after GHOSTBUSTERS 2, DAN AYKROYD is BRILLIANT as Joe Friday he's hilariously fun & rapid fire wit pours out of his BRILLIANT performance & works perfectly with the also BRILLIANT TOM HANKS as pep streeback his crazy fun-loving chilled-out new partner & these two are so much fun to spend time with watching this feelgood film. Yep a perfect Happy & fun movie that i never want to end!!! One of the best comedies of the 80s & so underrated & my favourite AYKROYD performance by far!!! A comic genius & comedy legend. DRAGNET sits perfectly & proudly next to my number one movie GHOSTBUSTERS 2

I watched this many times years ago in college when it first came out (and thereafter). Tom Hanks was always a fabulous funnyman with impeccable timing. Dan Ackroyd was Jack Webb reincarnated with a comedy flare. It was funny in 1987, it was funny in the years following, it was funny last night while watching with my teenage son who had neither heard of the original series nor really had much experience with a young Tom Hanks circa-"Splash" era. The movie hasn't aged perfectly (how many mid-80s movies have?). However, the originality and genuine caring by the two stars to add some sensibility and joy into a classic dramatic series makes it worth watching. I enjoyed it then. I enjoyed it last night.Tom Hanks is an American treasure as an actor. He's just that special. I'm so thankful he's stretched out into drama, but his physical comedy and timing are some of the best ever. Dan Ackroyd can spout the dictionary in his monotone "Joe Friday" tone and make it sound funny. He was awesome as the Los Angeles detective with the heart of gold and ethics above reproach. Pairing him with a lovely, innocent Alexandra Paul was a stroke of genius for the screenplay. It allowed these gifted comedians even more fodder for comic gold.Some people mention this is an "unrealistic" movie. Of course it is. Just like the "Airplane" series is unrealistic. With spoofs, you will need to suspend reality a little to understand the point. "Dragnet" not only sticks close to reality, but even it's silly parts are joyous because the main characters and the character actors playing the minor parts are working so hard to make it believable. To have Dabney Coleman doing his impression of Hugh Hefner with a lisp is inspired lunacy. And naming Joe Friday's grandmother, "Granny Monday"... The jokes go on.If you're looking for "Schindler's List" or even the Harrison Ford remake, "The Fugitive", you will be disappointed with "Dragnet". But if you love "Airplane", "Spaceballs" and other odd, clever, classic "banana peel" humor, pick up this movie. If you are in the mood for a silly memoir about a classic police show from the 1960s, you won't find much better. I would recommend watching just to watch Tom Hanks as a young comedian. He's worth the time. The rest of the movie is worth your time. Recommended for a night of lunacy. :-)

Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Christopher Plummer, Alexandra Paul, Harry Morgan and Dabney Coleman star in this 1987 action-comedy update of the TV series. This takes place in L.A. where we meet square cop, Joe Friday (Aykroyd) who is the nephew of his late uncle, Joe (Jack Webb). Soon, Joe meets new and wild partner, Pep Streebeck (Hanks) and they investigate a series of crimes committed by members of a cult known as P.A.G.A.N. (People Against Goodness And Normalcy. Plummer plays corrupt priest, Jonathan Whirley who is behind it, Paul (Christine) plays Connie Swail, a virgin Whirley tries to sacrifice, Morgan reprises his role as Bill Gannon who is now police captain and Coleman (9 to 5) plays Bait magazine mogul, Jerry Caesar who is basically like Playboy mogul, Hugh Hefner. Joe also finds romance with Connie while on the case. I've always liked this film and think it's underrated. Aykroyd & Hanks are great in it and together. I recommend this.

Strictly by the book Police Detective by the name of Sgt. Joe Friday (Dan Aykroyd) is forced to work with an streetwise new partner named Pep Streebek (Two-Time Oscar Winner:Tom Hanks). Which Friday takes his work too seriously (and too old-fashioned as well) and while Streebek is too carefree for his job. Their job is to find and arrest so-called cult figures, who called themselves P.A.G.A.N. (People Against Goodness And Normalcy). When Friday and Streebek find some leads, they witness an secret PAGAN ceremony. Which they were about to murder an attractive virgin woman named Connie Swail (Alexandra Paul). Friday and Streebek saved the woman, but sooner than later... They found out that PAGAN is controlled by a power-mad reverend (Christopher Plummer) and corrupt Police Commissioner (Elizabeth Ashley).Directed by the late:Tom Mankiewicz (Delirious) made an entertaining, cop comedy is mixed with satire and some real silliness. Aykroyd gives one of his best performances as Sgt. Joe Friday. While Hanks is very likable as his partner. While Paul (Best known for "John Carpenter's Christine") is very sweet as Friday's love interest. This was an surprise Box Office hit in the summer of 1987. The movie certainly plays well on TV.DVD has an grainy if occasionally sharp anamorphic Widescreen (1.77:1) transfer and an good Dolby 2.0 Surround Sound. DVD also includes Production Notes, Cast & Filmmakers' Bios, Film Highlights and the Original Theatrical Trailer. "Dragnet" did went on to have an loyal cult following on video. The best thing about Dragnet is Aykroyd, since he co-wrote the movie. Aykroyd has great dialogue, especially when he is talking fast, complete with a straight face. If you haven't seen "Dragnet", don't miss, one of the better comedies of the 1980's. Written by Aykroyd (Ghostbusters 1 & 2, The Blues Brothers, Spies Like Us), Alan Zweibel (North, The Story of Us) and director:Mankiewicz. Based on a popular TV series, created by the late Jack Webb. (****/*****).