* ClicheStorm: A common complaint is how many of the Buddy Cop cliches it has.
* CriticalDissonance: Critics didn't care for the film, and it holds a 19% rating on Website/RottenTomatoes. The movie was criticized for being cliched and unfunny. However, it was better received by audiences.
* EnsembleDarkhorse: Dave. ''Especially'' for the car scene.
* SugarWiki/FunnyMoments: The scene with the eleven-year-old car thief, especially when he and Paul start [[GroinAttack hitting each other in the nuts]].
* FridgeBrilliance: Why are Hunsaker and Mangold given so much screentime? Among other things, [[spoiler:in any other cop movie, ''they'd'' be the leads.]]
* SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments: Creator/KevinSmith has been very front about how unpleasant his experience working with Creator/BruceWillis was. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLu3sBGD8Ig In 2022, following Willis' retirement from acting due to dementia, Smith gave an emotional tribute]].
* MemeticMutation: Paul's RapidFireNo scene is still a popular forum weapon.
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