In 'Cop' James Woods plays Hopkins, the title role. A cop whose life is coming apart. About to lose his wife, his kid, his mind. He's not a straight-shooter of a cop; he's barely on the right side of the law. And his boss knows it, and would like nothing better than to be rid of him.
Woods' Hopkins is assigned to a grizzly murder and, whatever the reason, he makes finding the serial perpetrator his life's work. Along the way the plot becomes incredibly convoluted, so much so, that even after watching the film for a second time, it was still unclear what the victims had in common. In fact, even after Woods explains their connection, there was no way I or anyone else would buy it.
The film features Leslie Ann Warren. She may or may not be a lady in distress but whatever she is, she is one very creepy lady. And James Woods - creepy himself - is all too aware of that. Even so, when Leslie Ann Warren is on screen, she takes over the scene. A very good performance as a damaged woman. Charles Haid - from Hill Street Blues - plays another cop, and though he's really fine in his role, his character's role in the murders remained unclear. Charles Durning plays ... Charles Durning; the gruff but lovable older cop.
One last thing. The ending. That alone gives the film a couple of extra stars. You will not see it coming. That said, Is the ending worth the nearly two hours of watching?
Nope.
Woods' Hopkins is assigned to a grizzly murder and, whatever the reason, he makes finding the serial perpetrator his life's work. Along the way the plot becomes incredibly convoluted, so much so, that even after watching the film for a second time, it was still unclear what the victims had in common. In fact, even after Woods explains their connection, there was no way I or anyone else would buy it.
The film features Leslie Ann Warren. She may or may not be a lady in distress but whatever she is, she is one very creepy lady. And James Woods - creepy himself - is all too aware of that. Even so, when Leslie Ann Warren is on screen, she takes over the scene. A very good performance as a damaged woman. Charles Haid - from Hill Street Blues - plays another cop, and though he's really fine in his role, his character's role in the murders remained unclear. Charles Durning plays ... Charles Durning; the gruff but lovable older cop.
One last thing. The ending. That alone gives the film a couple of extra stars. You will not see it coming. That said, Is the ending worth the nearly two hours of watching?
Nope.