I think they should expand the genre listing to include "Parody". Under genre, this movie is listed as "Action, Comedy, Crime" - which is correct, but not quite complete. "Parody" really needs to be included (and emphasized) here. That's because viewers wishing to see this movie might bring with them preconceived notions based on the old "Starsky and Hutch" T.V. series from the mid-seventies, and as a result they might be disappointed with this film. Letting them know full well in advance that this is a parody of that T.V. show might help to take away some of the let-down.
I really enjoyed the film. In a nutshell: delightful characterizations, and never a dull moment. Seventies soundtrack was good, too. It had a pleasant mix of absurdity and seriousness (with more of a tilt towards the absurd) that kept me entertained throughout. Yes, I know that crime is no joke, but still I found it refreshing to see a movie that poked fun at the all-too-serious "cop show" format, which was so all-pervasive back in the seventies.
If you watch this on DVD (which I highly recommend), make sure you check out the deleted scenes. I especially enjoyed the deleted scene where the two leads were in a bar, and Starsky was telling Hutch about how he was still single. Hutch's reaction and comments to that revelation were priceless.
BTW, If you like this sort of Crime/Comedy/Parody-of-a-T.V.-series sort of movie, I heartily recommend you also watch "Dragnet" (1987) with Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks.
I really enjoyed the film. In a nutshell: delightful characterizations, and never a dull moment. Seventies soundtrack was good, too. It had a pleasant mix of absurdity and seriousness (with more of a tilt towards the absurd) that kept me entertained throughout. Yes, I know that crime is no joke, but still I found it refreshing to see a movie that poked fun at the all-too-serious "cop show" format, which was so all-pervasive back in the seventies.
If you watch this on DVD (which I highly recommend), make sure you check out the deleted scenes. I especially enjoyed the deleted scene where the two leads were in a bar, and Starsky was telling Hutch about how he was still single. Hutch's reaction and comments to that revelation were priceless.
BTW, If you like this sort of Crime/Comedy/Parody-of-a-T.V.-series sort of movie, I heartily recommend you also watch "Dragnet" (1987) with Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks.