Starsky & Hutch (2004)

reviewed by
Bob Bloom


Starsky & Hutch (PG-13, 2004) - The big-screen adaptation of the 1970s' TV series

could be called, "When Starsky Met Hutch," as it explains how the two became

partners.

This lively, comedic action outing contains the usual suspects of extras: deleted

scenes, gag reel, a commentary track by director-writer Todd Phillips, a Huggy Bear

fashion show, and a witty making of ... mockumentary in which cast members Ben

Stiller, Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn and others continually backbite each other and

complain how they hated working with each other as well as Phillips.

For fans of the TV series, also available this week from Columbia TriStar Home

Entertainment is Starsky and Hutch: The Complete Second Season, a five-disc set

featuring 25 episodes, some directed by stars David Soul and Paul Michael Glaser.

And don't forget that super cool Gran Torino.

Bob Bloom is the film critic at the Journal and Courier in Lafayette, Ind. He can be

reached by e-mail at bbloom@journalandcourier.com or at

bob@bloomink.com. Bloom's reviews also can be found at the Journal

and Courier Web site: www.jconline.com

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