Overview

On the run from a deadly hitman, con artist Teddy Murretto (Frank Grillo) gets himself arrested and locked up in a small-town police station, thinking it will keep him safe. But when hitman Bob Viddick (Gerard Butler) also lands in a neighboring cell, chaos erupts. Rookie cop Valerie Young (Alexis Louder) must navigate a night of betrayal, gunfights, and shifting allegiances as the station turns into a battleground.

Highlights

Gerard Butler brings menace and calm intensity as the calculating hitman.

Frank Grillo plays the slick, desperate conman with sharp energy.

Alexis Louder steals the show as the tough but resourceful rookie officer.

Director Joe Carnahan delivers a stylish mix of action, dark humor, and suspense.

A claustrophobic setting used to maximum effect, turning the police station into a pressure cooker.

Most Memorable Moments

The tense face-offs between Butler and Grillo through the cell bars.

Alexis Louder’s standout shootout sequences, proving her action star potential.

Toby Huss’s wild turn as a psychotic contract killer, injecting chaos into the standoff.

The final bloody showdown inside the station.

Fan Reactions

“Alexis Louder is the breakout star—she owns every scene.”

“A gritty, stylish action thriller in the vein of Assault on Precinct 13.”

“Gerard Butler and Frank Grillo make a killer duo.”

Final Verdict

Copshop is a sharp, gritty action-thriller that thrives on tension, colorful characters, and dark humor. With strong performances—especially from Alexis Louder—it feels like a modern cult classic in the making.

Rating: 7.5/10