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Jamie Foxx and Ashton Kutcher to make buddy-cop movie Streets on Fire
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by: George Merchan Feb. 26, 2010


What with COP OUT coming out this weekend (to abysmal reviews it seems), it's only appropriate to report on a new buddy cop action-comedy: STREETS ON FIRE

Starring the unlikely duo of Jamie Foxx and Ashton Kutcher (reuniting again after being seen in VALENTINE'S DAY), STREETS ON FIRE is actually based off one of 2009's Black List scripts from writer Justin Britt-Gibson, a 27-year-old freelance journalist and screenwriter who, according to Pajiba, once wrote a really interesting piece on race relations for the Washington Post.

Despite those positives, the story sounds about as formulaic as they get. Per Pajiba: "It's about a straight arrow Chicago cop with anger issues (Foxx) who teams up with a brash and cocky one (Kutcher), and the two 'become anything other than friends.' They stumble into a gang of killers intercepting the city's drugs, and reluctantly agree to work together on the case... [The original story over at Pajiba continues with something that I'd say is a spoiler, so I'm taking it out. Head over there to read it if that doesn't bother you.]"

So what do you guys think of this pairing? Pretty WTF to me, but the script coming from the Black List does make this somewhat interesting. But alas, I guess it's gonna come down to what lovely female they end up casting to really garner my interest.

Source: Pajiba

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Extra Tidbit: The aforementioned Washington Post piece written by Justin Britt-Gibson can be read RIGHT HERE.

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Dr.Frankenstein
1:44AM on 03/01/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
YUCK
YUCK
 
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Slick Nick
12:31PM on 02/28/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
AGGH !
When I think buddy cop movies, I dont think Foxx and Ashton. Just like I Didnt care for Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnett. You cant put a "Pretty boy" in because it off sets things in the movie. Ashton needs to play a character that he hasnt played before,because in this movie..its going to the usual cocky character.
When I think buddy cop movies, I dont think Foxx and Ashton. Just like I Didnt care for Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnett. You cant put a "Pretty boy" in because it off sets things in the movie. Ashton needs to play a character that he hasnt played before,because in this movie..its going to the usual cocky character.
 
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Netforce
10:31AM on 02/28/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This might be a good team-up. And thank god because at first I thought it's gonna be a remake on "Streets of Fire".
This might be a good team-up. And thank god because at first I thought it's gonna be a remake on "Streets of Fire".
 
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Justinvsky1
12:32AM on 02/28/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Lethal Weapon and Bad Boys = UNTOUCHABLE. This sounds like pure shit. Kutcher blows and Foxx pisses me off with his film selections lately, he better straighten up.
Lethal Weapon and Bad Boys = UNTOUCHABLE. This sounds like pure shit. Kutcher blows and Foxx pisses me off with his film selections lately, he better straighten up.
 
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HoyleHaw
10:10PM on 02/27/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If Jamie Foxx can stay grounded in some form of hard-boiled reality, it could save it. A part of me is really aching for the cop/buddy genre to make a comeback that doesn't suck. I pretty much hate Kutcher, but Foxx has proven his action chops, so I'm intrigued to say the least.
If Jamie Foxx can stay grounded in some form of hard-boiled reality, it could save it. A part of me is really aching for the cop/buddy genre to make a comeback that doesn't suck. I pretty much hate Kutcher, but Foxx has proven his action chops, so I'm intrigued to say the least.
 
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joel1975
6:58PM on 02/27/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Oh, no....
Is this idea supposed to be 'original'? An idea that has been done to death since the 80s?
Is this idea supposed to be 'original'? An idea that has been done to death since the 80s?
 
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absuter
6:09PM on 02/27/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Black List
Wasn't Cop Out featured on the Black List as well?
Wasn't Cop Out featured on the Black List as well?
 
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DaForce
3:34PM on 02/27/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
To complete the shittiness of this idea, they should film it in 3D.
To complete the shittiness of this idea, they should film it in 3D.
 
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The_DUDE_Abides
11:56AM on 02/27/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Why not make a female buddy cop movie? In terms of equivalent acting abilities just replace Jamie Foxx with Halle Berry and replace Ashton Kutcher with Megan Fox. Presto! It would still suck, but hey...two good looking women running around in cop outfits for 90+ minutes? I could think of worse movies to watch. At least it'd be better than the one this article is actually reporting on.
Why not make a female buddy cop movie? In terms of equivalent acting abilities just replace Jamie Foxx with Halle Berry and replace Ashton Kutcher with Megan Fox. Presto! It would still suck, but hey...two good looking women running around in cop outfits for 90+ minutes? I could think of worse movies to watch. At least it'd be better than the one this article is actually reporting on.
 
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Conz
11:31AM on 02/27/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
AShton > Jamie
Jamie Foxx has evolved into king douche in Hollywood. Who thinks these 2 are good headliners?
Jamie Foxx has evolved into king douche in Hollywood. Who thinks these 2 are good headliners?
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brewsky99
6:15PM on 02/27/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
never a truer comment made his fame has blown out his ego.
never a truer comment made his fame has blown out his ego.
 
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RichterJet
9:42AM on 02/27/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Kutcher had one role where I could stand him: The Butterfly Effect. Everything else, I think of him as the Jimmy Fallon of movies... he can never hold a straight face and is always carrying a shit eating grin. As for Foxx, while his choices sometimes may be suspect, he's usually quality in whatever role... usually. But this... gross.
Kutcher had one role where I could stand him: The Butterfly Effect. Everything else, I think of him as the Jimmy Fallon of movies... he can never hold a straight face and is always carrying a shit eating grin. As for Foxx, while his choices sometimes may be suspect, he's usually quality in whatever role... usually. But this... gross.
 
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schwarzgerät
6:14AM on 02/27/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I wish Ashton Kutcher every success in making movies that I will never watch.
I wish Ashton Kutcher every success in making movies that I will never watch.
 
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MastaSlur777
2:05AM on 02/27/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Ok...
Not excited by any means, but I enjoy Kutcher on screen.



I do however wish that he would take on more serious roles like The Butterfly Effect because he is a very talented actor.
Not excited by any means, but I enjoy Kutcher on screen.



I do however wish that he would take on more serious roles like The Butterfly Effect because he is a very talented actor.
 
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gameslave
1:25AM on 02/27/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I like this idea, they seem like a good match up to me.

Ashton Kutcher has potential, he just needs more roles like these to reach it.
I like this idea, they seem like a good match up to me.

Ashton Kutcher has potential, he just needs more roles like these to reach it.
 
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Cherry Liquor
11:46PM on 02/26/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I won't comment on Kutcher anymore in a negative manner right off the bat because I was really surprised at how good he was in PERSONAL EFFECTS, something I didn't expect from him.



Then again, I despise Tom Cruise and Foxx brought out the best of him in COLLATERAL.



Then again AGAIN, Foxx also has a habit of doing one good movie for every 2-3 atrocious ones. He's...
I won't comment on Kutcher anymore in a negative manner right off the bat because I was really surprised at how good he was in PERSONAL EFFECTS, something I didn't expect from him.



Then again, I despise Tom Cruise and Foxx brought out the best of him in COLLATERAL.



Then again AGAIN, Foxx also has a habit of doing one good movie for every 2-3 atrocious ones. He's like the black Nicolas Cage, I guess.
 
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JohnLocke2342
10:25PM on 02/26/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I hate everything about Ashton Kutcher.. I also hate horrible buddy cop movies. This is everything I hate.
I hate everything about Ashton Kutcher.. I also hate horrible buddy cop movies. This is everything I hate.
 
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Terminal_83
9:50PM on 02/26/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Ooh sounds interesting! And they can have witty banter! And they can start singing to an old Motown song where Foxx teaches the white boy Kutcher how to sing properly, then they're told they're off the case, but they work together outside the law regardless and in the end are deemed as heroes by their hard boiled sergeant and they then walk off together preparing for the sequel. It's gonna be...
Ooh sounds interesting! And they can have witty banter! And they can start singing to an old Motown song where Foxx teaches the white boy Kutcher how to sing properly, then they're told they're off the case, but they work together outside the law regardless and in the end are deemed as heroes by their hard boiled sergeant and they then walk off together preparing for the sequel. It's gonna be off the hook!
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