12 Movies In 2016 That Should Have Flopped (But Didn't)

12. Central Intelligence

When trailers for the Kevin Hart and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson fronted Central Intelligence first emerged it didn’t look seem like the film would any awards for originality, looking like just a run-of-the-mill, madcap buddy-cop movie. But somehow, the film went on to gross an impressive $217 million on a budget of $50 million and though reviews were mixed, it does what it says on the tin – doesn’t demand too much of its audience and even offers a few laughs along the way.

Maybe its success can be partly attributed to the dearth of good movies during this summer’s disappointing blockbuster season, but then that would be to discredit stars Hart and Johnson who have great chemistry and do a great job at playing against type with their characters. It’s not an excellent movie by any stretch of the imagination but it’s a decent enough comedy if you don’t think too deeply about it, and apparently just what many moviegoers wanted to see this summer.