Downtown (film)

Downtown is a 1990 American action comedy film starring Anthony Edwards and Forest Whitaker. The film follows Alex Kearney (Edwards), a naive and rule-following Beverly Hills police officer who is unfairly assigned to the violent and crime-ridden downtown district of Los Angeles as punishment for a minor traffic incident involving a judge's wife.

Upon arriving downtown, Kearney is partnered with seasoned but cynical veteran cop Dennis Curren (Whitaker). Initially, the two clash due to their vastly different personalities and approaches to law enforcement. Curren, world-weary and street-smart, teaches Kearney how to survive and operate in the dangerous environment.

The film revolves around Kearney and Curren investigating a series of car thefts orchestrated by a sophisticated criminal ring. As they work together, Kearney begins to shed his naiveté and learns to adapt to the realities of police work on the streets, while Curren rediscovers his enthusiasm for the job.

Downtown features car chases, shootouts, and comedic moments derived from the culture clash between the two lead characters. The film received mixed reviews upon its release.