The Tagger(2013)
Synopsis
Captain Ray Holt takes over Brooklyn's 99th precinct, which includes Detective Jake Peralta, a talented but carefree detective who's used to doing whatever he wants. The other employees of the 99th precinct include Detective Amy Santiago, Jake's over achieving and competitive partner; Detective Rosa Diaz, a tough and kept to herself coworker; Detective Charles Boyle, Jake's best friend who also has crush on Rosa; Detective Sergeant Terry Jeffords, who was recently taken off the field after the birth of his twin girls; and Gina Linetti, the precinct's sarcastic administrator.
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Pacing Verdict
The screenplay maintains decent forward momentum through its comedic setpieces and escalating stakes, but the pacing is inconsistent—Act 1 drags with excessive setup and repetitive banter, while Act 2 rushes through key plot developments (like the drug bust and Trevor's reveal) without allowing scenes to breathe. The dialogue rhythm is often snappy, but several exchanges feel padded, and the transition between the psychic subplot and the main case creates tonal whiplash that disrupts energy flow. Overall, it's a good but uneven comedy that could benefit from tighter scene trimming and more deliberate tension-release balance.
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