A basic action movie. Nothing special about it ,but still enjoyable to watch while you're doing something else. Highlights: my dad (who likes to listen to post malone) being very suprised post malone was in this movie and that he looked like that + the cat part

I'm not sure why I watched this, it was quite boring but was also pretty much what I expected from watching the trailer on Netflix. I guess I just like to be open to those shows that we often overlook but are hidden gems.

Spenser Confidential offers absolutely nothing new. There are no moments in the film where the acting, script, film making ever surprises you with something special. I assume this film was entirely made in an effort to make money from people who like action films and Mark Wahlberg. This was not someone's passion project that they had to push to get made. This is a film that is in my view, less than the sum total of it's parts. There is not much that is specifically wrong with the movie as everything is, for the type of film that it is, just enough but the apparent motivation of the film makers and production company, mean that there is nothing more to it. Many films are made for money on some level but being the type of collaborative process that it is, people still find space to be creative.

I mean, there’s not a great deal to say here. It’s was fun and amusing. Plenty of punches, lots of betrayal and a tiny tiny bit of aggressive driving. What’s not to love. Don’t go in expecting too much depth to the storyline; just enjoy it for what it is.

Not bad. Pretty good movie.

Basic cop corruption story, nothing worthy, a totally forgettable movie.

The only cliché they forgot to put in _Spenser Confidential_ was a car chase where they knock over a fruit cart.

Totally bland and forgettable action movie with nothing interesting going on.

Cool movie worth a watch not so much new things but hey Wahlberg is in it :)

From director Peter Berg comes the action-comedy _Spenser Confidential_. Based on the Robert B. Parker detective series, the story follows an ex-cop who sets out to clear the name of a detective who’s been framed for the murder of a corrupt police captain. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Bokeem Woodbine, Iliza Shlesinger, and Alan Arkin, the film has a pretty decent cast that gives solid performances. And, the writers do a good job at balancing the action with the comedy; keeping the tone light while still delivering some exciting chases and fight scenes. Full or thrills, _Spenser Confidential_ is an entertaining and fun film.

Just the right kind of stupid I needed for a while ... then it got more stupid

Nice easy watch. Good entertainment. Well worth a watch :thumbsup_tone1:.

It's a very stereotypical Mark Wahlberg movie. It's kinda a bit slow Ina could places, but it's an action flick with a bit of laughs so it's not an Academy nominee by any means. It's better than I expected and a little twisting here and there, but follows the Wahlberg usual storyline. it's got a great supporting cast and the script is decent and shredding p directing is pretty good. If you like Mark Wahlberg a 7. If you like Boston, maybe a bit higher. If neither are your cup of tea, maybe a 6.

The most Boston thing that Mark Wahlberg has ever done!

Well, there is The 'Departed'.

This was a decent action film, there were some moments that were funny. But overall the film felt pretty generic like a corny comedy action movie. And the payoff at the end wasn’t nearly as spectacular as I would’ve hoped.

I usually like it when Berg and Wahlberg come together to make movies. Spenser Confidential is, sadly, not easy to like.

The story shows promise, the acting is not that bad. It looks and sounds alright...

BUT...it's boring. Unbelievably UNexciting. Yeah, yeah...there's a lot more faults we can talk about, but being boring is the cardinal sin for action movies.

One good thing though...the music was excellent.

Just stay away...this one has little to offer anyone.

It's horrible. Why buy the property and not use it at all. No similarity to the 1980's television series and absolutely nothing to do with the wonderful Robert B. Parker novels. Absolute garbage.

Watchable but nothing too special.

The plot bored me to death in the second half,they could have done way way way better,damn this lazy ass writers.