R.I.P.D.

Did You Know?

• R.I.P.D. is based on the Dark Horse Comics series of the same name, which follows a team of deceased police officers who serve in the afterlife.
• Ryan Reynolds’ character, Nick Walker, is a police officer who is killed in the line of duty and then brought into the supernatural Rest in Peace Department to deal with rogue spirits.
• Jeff Bridges plays Roy Pulsifer, a former Wild West lawman who becomes Nick’s partner in the R.I.P.D. Bridges’ performance was often compared to his portrayal of Rooster Cogburn in True Grit (2010).
• The film’s visual effects were handled by ILM (Industrial Light & Magic), which brought the Deados (disguised spirits) to life using a combination of CGI and practical effects.
• R.I.P.D. features a unique and comedic twist on the “buddy cop” formula, mixing supernatural elements with the dynamic between its two lead characters.
• The film’s special effects sequences, such as the shifting faces of the Deados and the R.I.P.D. headquarters, were visually impressive but occasionally overwhelmed the narrative.
• R.I.P.D. shares thematic similarities with Men in Black, as both films involve secret organizations tasked with policing alien or supernatural threats to the human world.
• Kevin Bacon plays the villain, Bobby Hayes, a corrupt cop who becomes involved with the Deados and seeks to destroy the R.I.P.D. He’s not the most fleshed-out villain, but his role adds some intrigue to the plot.
• The film had a troubled production, with numerous rewrites and reshoots, which may have contributed to the film’s uneven tone and pacing.
• Despite its mixed reception, R.I.P.D. developed a cult following for its quirky premise and fun performances, especially Jeff Bridges’ portrayal of Roy.