R.I.P.D. – Review

Our protagonist, Ryan Reynolds` Boston police officer Nick Walker, dies. This is not a spoiler; it`s what sets things in motion. Walker is offered a position in the department of the title by the no-nonsense Proctor (Parker), which he accepts in the hope of being reunited with his bereaved wife Julia (Stephanie Szostak). He`s teamed up with Roy Pulsipher (Bridges), a surly older gentleman and R.I.P.D. veteran. Make that much older dude used to be a U.S. Marshal in the Old West. Together, they have to bring down crooked cop Bobby Hayes (Bacon), Nick`s former partner. They`ve also got to thwart a plot to open up a portal that will unleash hordes of souls on the earth, bringing about the end of the world.

Anyone who`s heard of this film probably could`ve smelled the familiar waft of pure formula from a mile away. One look at the poster and the trailer might have one overcome with a sense of dÃ