Youth in Revolt (2010)

Michael Cera plays Nick Twisp (not just another movie virgin) and his supplementary persona Francois Dillinger (French, confident, daring) in a winning comedy with all sorts of extreme characters played by Zach Galifianakis, Ray Liotta and Steve Buscemi.

d: Miguel Arteta | imdb.com | trailer | Francois Dillinger | Say yes.

Observe and Report (2009)

An R-rated version of “Paul Bart: Mall Cop,” Seth Rogen is a bipolar shopping center security chief with a violent streak, Dirty Harry without a clue. The movie, Rogen and love interest Anna Faris aren’t afraid to be unlikable in the dark action-comedy.

d: Jody Hill | imdb.com | trailer | Are you OK, Brandi?
Is there really a pervert here? | You should do that again.

Cop Land (1997)

Sylvester Stallone gained weight to play the oafish sheriff of a New York suburb, but the details are in his hang-dog face and weary eyes. The film evolves into a Western morality tale, brilliantly supported by Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta and Robert De Niro.

d: James Mangold | imdb.com | trailer | “Charlie Rose”