Super Troopers (2001)
78%RT Audience Score: 90%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Super Troopers, a film that has been both praised and panned by critics, is a prime example of a lowbrow comedy that relies heavily on sex and drug jokes. While some may find the humor juvenile and silly, others may appreciate the oddly sweet and multifaceted look at policing that the film provides. However, despite its cult following, Super Troopers falls short in terms of plot and successful jokes, leaving some viewers yearning for a more memorable and unique experience. In the end, it’s up to the individual viewer to decide whether they want to join the faithful fan base or pass on this refreshingly reckless but ultimately law-abiding film.
Super Troopers is a movie that’s as ridiculous as it is hilarious. Sure, it may not have the most sophisticated humor, but who cares when you’re laughing so hard you can’t breathe? The plot may be a bit thin, but the characters are so lovable (in their own idiotic way) that you can’t help but root for them. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good sex and drug joke every now and then? Overall, Super Troopers is a must-watch for anyone who wants to let loose and have a good time. Just don’t take it too seriously, or you might miss out on all the fun.
Production Company(ies)
Broken Lizard, Buddy Pic, DUST, Netflix, Searchlight Pictures
Distributor
Fox
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2001
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 43m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Feb 15, 2002 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 14, 2003
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, Brian Cox, directed by Jay Chandrasekhar, written by Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, comedy, R rating, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Nell Minow, Kimberley Jones, Jason Anderson, Susan Stark, Richard Roeper, Carla Meyer, Stephen Silver, Mike Massie, Peter Canavese, David Nusair, Pablo Villaça, Brian Mckay, produced by Richard Perello, Fox, Cataland Films, Jersey Films, Broken Lizard Productions, Jersey Shore, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR, Flat (1.85:1), Vermont State Troopers, highway, feud, local cops, state government, extinction, action, over-enthusiastic, under-stimulated, silly, lowbrow, sex jokes, drug jokes, law enforcement, Broken Lizard, colorful cast, outrageous gags, laughable moments
Worldwide gross: $31,626,386
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $30,617,396
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $5,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $8,948,035
Production budget ranking: 1,718
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,818,517
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Kevin Heffernan – Farva
Steve Lemme – Mac
Paul Soter – Foster
Erik Stolhanske – Rabbit
Brian Cox – Captain O’Hagan
Director – Jay Chandrasekhar
Producer – Richard Perello
Writers – Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske
Production Company – Cataland Films, Jersey Films, Broken Lizard Productions, Jersey Shore
Sound Mix – Dolby A, Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio – Flat (1.85:1)
Director(s)
Jay Chandrasekhar
Writer(s)
Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske
Producer(s)
Richard Perello
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (90) | Top Critics (29) | Fresh (32) | Rotten (58)
Sex and drug jokes abound in lowbrow comedy.
December 28, 2010 | Rating: 2/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
March 10, 2003 | Rating: 2.5/5
Kimberley Jones
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
This 100-minute movie only has about 25 minutes of decent material.
March 22, 2002 | Rating: 2/4
Jason Anderson
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
March 13, 2002 | Rating: 2/4
Susan Stark
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
It made me yearn for the golden era of January, when Slackers was released.
February 19, 2002
Richard Roeper
Ebert & Roeper
TOP CRITIC
The dirty jokes provide the funniest moments in this oddly sweet comedy about jokester highway patrolmen.
February 16, 2002 | Rating: 3/4
Carla Meyer
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Super Troopers, silly as it is, lands as a multifaceted, balanced, and hilarious look at policing (20th anniversary)
February 18, 2022 | Rating: B+
Stephen Silver
Tilt Magazine
It’s become somewhat of a cult comedy with a faithful fan base, despite containing almost no sequences that are laugh-out-loud funny or memorably unique.
November 9, 2020 | Rating: 2/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
Tears out at a refreshingly reckless pace, then gradually settles into a law-abiding speed. [Blu-ray]
January 8, 2009 | Rating: 2/4
Peter Canavese
Groucho Reviews
…doesn’t have enough plot or successful jokes to keep it afloat.
August 1, 2003 | Rating: 2/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
Filme amalucado, mas com grande esprito de diverso. incrvel que o filme consiga estabelecer tamanha empatia por seus heris, j que estes so imbecis e s fazem besteira.
July 25, 2003 | Rating: 4/5
Pablo Villaça
Cinema em Cena
The movie is as juvenile and silly as it looks. But it’s also funnier than you would expect.
March 19, 2003 | Rating: 4/5
Brian Mckay
eFilmCritic.com…
Plot
Five Vermont State Troopers cause chaos on the highway while trying to avoid being shut down by the state government in the comedy film “Super Troopers.”
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels doesn’t say anything goofy or funny about the film Signed in.
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