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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.6 / 100
2009·Action / Comedy / Crime·1h 26m

OBSERVE AND REPORT

“Right now, the world needs a hero.”

Mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can't bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective is recruited to close the case.

Above the Line
Jody Hill·DirectorJody Hill·WriterTim Orr·Director of PhotographyJoseph Stephens·Original Music ComposerZene Baker·Editor
Cast
Seth Rogen·Ronnie BarnhardtRay Liotta·Detective HarrisonAnna Faris·BrandiMichael Peña·DennisDan Bakkedahl·MarkJesse Plemons·CharlesJohn Yuan·John YuenMatt Yuan·Matt YuenCelia Weston·MomCollette Wolfe·Nell
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Jody Hill·Director
Writing· 1
Jody Hill·Writer
Camera· 1
Tim Orr·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Zene Baker·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Joseph Stephens·Original Music ComposerSteve Mann·Sound EditorSteve Pederson·Sound Re-Recording MixerTerry Rodman·Supervising Sound EditorTerry Rodman·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 7
Chris L. Spellman·Production DesignMasako Masuda·Art DirectionGary Jones·Costume DesignHelen Britten·Set DecorationTarra D. Day·Makeup Department HeadSheila Trujillo·Key Makeup ArtistCorey Welk·Special Effects Makeup Artist
Production· 9
Thomas Tull·Executive ProducerDonald De Line·ProducerMarty P. Ewing·Executive ProducerWilliam Fay·Executive ProducerAndrew Haas·Executive ProducerJon Jashni·Executive ProducerJo Edna Boldin·CastingSheila Jaffe·CastingRavi D. Mehta·Executive In Charge Of Production
Other Departments· 5
Al Goto·StuntsAngelique Midthunder·StuntsLaura Albert·StuntsEnid Arias·Hair Department HeadGarnett Burk·Key Hair Stylist
By the Numbers
59.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
51%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$27M
ROI 50%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Observe and Report's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F7E800
#2F3B55
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Mood
Serious, Direct
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A close-up portrait of a man wearing a black security officer's cap and a light blue uniform shirt is centered against a bright yellow background. The man has a”

comedycrime
Key Elements
Security Officer's CapUniform Shirt
Atmosphere
Bright, Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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