Starsky & Hutch
Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson reunite yet again for another comedy, this time based on the 70's television series. Stiller is Dave Starsky, the conservative cop who plays it by the book at all times. At the other end of the spectrum is Ken Hutchinson (Wilson). Their captain, seeing that both are without partners, pair them up. Their first case involves cocaine. Reese Feldman (Vince Vaughn) has invented a new form of the drug that can't be detected through normal means and simply looks like artificial sweetener. With the help of Huggy Bear (played in a hilarious turn by Snoop Dogg), Starsky and Hutch track down Feldman while along the way, attracting two cheerleaders played by Carmen Electra and Amy Smart.

It seems as though Stiller and Wilson were made for each other. Both exhibit excellent chemistry in a film that would otherwise be a disaster. Director Todd Phillips can chalk up another success after last year's underrated "Old School." Yes, he seems to working with the same people, but at least he knows what works and what doesn't. And with the cast involved, there isn't much that doesn't work. Will Ferrell makes a cameo appearance as Big Earl, a fetishist who wishes to see Wilson perform for him in exchange for information in one of the film's funnier scenes. And it's nice to see the original Starsky & Hutch make cameos as well. Every scene tries to get that big laugh and while some don't, the effort is there and most do get it, almost all the result of the antics of Stiller and Wilson. 3 stars