Between all the yucks in “The Other Guys,” the case that Alan Gamble (Will Ferrell) and Terry Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg) had to solve involved the shady money maneuverings of one business mogul David Ershon (Steve Coogan), particularly as they relate to mega-CEO Pamela Boardman (a sadly underutilized Anne Heche). A running joke throughout the film had Hoitz constantly not understanding the ins-and-outs of the case and having no idea who The Federal Reserve is or what they do.
Well, director Adam McKay made sure that audiences didn’t mistake his intentions. Working with longtime collaborators Picture Mill, McKay created a sobering run down of statistics regarding our economy, CEO pay and the increasing debt that is hitting the pockets of every American citizen. It’s quite the cold splash of water at the end of the film.
In case you missed it, the credit sequence is now online to educate everyone. It’s definitely worth a watch. [Movieline via Moviefone]