But, as the hype has been suggesting, this film is Stallone's, and it is rightfully his. Perhaps I am just overexaggerating his performance because it is so different from his action roles. But I don't think so. Hopefully, Oscar won't forget this film. Cop Land is rated R for language, violence and some gore, brief nudity, as well as some drug use.
Nothing is really surprising, except for the shocking showdown at the end.
But none of that matters, as this is a vehicle for strong performances and a great story. It's nice to see a film that doesn't rely on special effects to move the story along. I just hope that Cop Land doesn't get lost in the shuffle of big-budget films with no story.