The basic notions of switching places, roleplaying, and having opposites join forces (along the lines of “Enemy of the State” or “Rush Hour”) lend to amusing mixups and misadventures, while the stunt sequences are adroitly handled. Fortunately, Rock is the only source of comic relief – and his one-liners are mostly effective (and, on rare occasions, hilarious).Īlthough a touch overdramatic (like many of director Joel Schumacher’s pictures), the blend of comedy and action is frequently more adept than questionable. But it also plays against the sincerity of the mission and the superiors who devised the scatterbrained scheme. This quality works to a degree, since he’s supposed to be woefully unprepared for assuming the part of a clandestine operative. Rock, however, is difficult to take seriously in any role. Hopkins is immediately convincing as a tough, seasoned, veteran spy. After getting dumped by his girl (Kerry Washington), Hayes is better prepared to take on a hazardous mission – a 9-day stand-in as his brother, during which he must learn to walk and talk like a highly skilled, properly educated agent. But a striking coincidence arises when the CIA discovers Jacob Hayes (also Chris Rock), a streetwise New Jersey ticket scalper and chess player, who bears a strong resemblance to Turner – because they were identical twins separated at birth. Vas still has the goods and he’s unaware that his contact has been murdered. This leaves the CIA in a sticky situation. Upon leaving the meeting, Turner is tailed and then killed by unknown assassins – likely a rival terrorist organization wishing to cut out the competition for the nuke. When Oakes finally arrives, the trio discusses a $30 million payment to acquire a nuclear device, while also dropping off a downpayment and gaining a cell phone, with instructions to wait 10 days for the final pickup. from Cool Guy in Florida ( answer Cool Guy's question)Īsk a question about the music in this movie.Īdd music info heard in the movie but not listed on the soundtrack CD.Īdd other info not listed above (trivial anecdotes, press quotes, recording anomalies, etc).Ĭorrect errors listed above (incorrect tracklistings, product codes, typos, etc).N Prague, CIA Agent Kevin Pope, using the cover identity Michael Turner (Chris Rock), a dealer in fine antiquities, plays a game of chess against Russian gangster Adrik Vas (Peter Stormare), as they wait for a third party – undercover officer Oakes (Anthony Hopkins). What song is playing when Chris enters into the hotel and he sees his girlfriend's brother taking a shower? What's the classical music playing during the movie's opening credits? Is it available somewhere? from guiderone in india ( answer guiderone's question) What is the sad song playing in the sequences when Chris Rock's girlfriend leaves him in the beginning of the movie? Check it out! ( thanks to Big Ball Ball, Nanjing, China) add more info I think you are talking about "Don't Touch" by Ko-La f/Tricky. What's the rap song that is playing on the radio when Jack puts the radio on from his brother? Originally there is something calm playing but he switches it to some kind of rap song. ( from moonknight in Belgium) I think it's Trevor Rabin's "BMBBO." ( thanks to Who, Germany) add more info What is the name of the song heard at the beginning of the picture? The violin solo. ( from wegan in mexico) It's Bach's Concerto for Two Violins ( thanks to J, cinncy) add more info What's the name and composer of the classical music playing when Cris Rock enters the N.Y apartment and turns on the stereo and changes it to hip hop? ( from Wendy in Birmingham,Al.) Lunatics Ħ Million Ways to Live - Dub Pistols Click Bad Company soundtrack CD for more info from The MovieMusic Store.īreathe In, Breathe Out - Ali / St.
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