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buddy movie

British  

noun

  1. a genre of film dealing with the relationship and adventures of two friends

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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There wasn't much more enthusiasm from The Times's Kevin Maher, who awarded the film just two stars and called it "a painfully derivative buddy movie".

From BBC Sep. 2, 2024

It's the oddest buddy movie you could really imagine.

From Salon Sep. 14, 2023

“We ended up honing in on the buddy movie trope because Pat was such a great character. And Sam was obviously the Robin to his Batman,” said Bhala Lough.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2023

A buddy movie about people of different backgrounds overcoming their prejudices or a story of heroism or selflessness or perseverance against obvious evil can rouse and energize us.

From Seattle Times Feb. 17, 2023

And he dreams of reimagining the cop buddy movie or really confusing people by starring in an action movie.

From New York Times Jan. 25, 2020

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