In Los Angeles, longtime friends Justin Miller, a struggling video game designer, and Ryan O'Malley, an unemployed former college quarterback, recall a pact they once made: if they had not achieved success by age thirty, they would move back to Columbus, Ohio.

After Justin’s unsuccessful pitch for a police-themed video game, Ryan convinces him to wear the police uniforms from his presentation as costumes at their college reunion.

Enjoying the charade, they kick the Albanian gang out of Georgie's, a restaurant where Justin finally gains the attention of Josie, a waitress he likes.

The friends obtain surveillance equipment from Segars to stakeout Mossi, observing him with an unidentified partner who has been investigating Ryan and Justin, believing them to be federal agents.

He and Ryan discover the crates contain guns stolen from police evidence and SWAT equipment and weapons, along with a secret tunnel between Mossi's club and Georgie's restaurant.

With his newfound confidence, Justin becomes a successful game developer, while a motivated Ryan graduates from the police academy as a full-fledged LAPD officer.

[11] Joe Leydon of Variety magazine wrote: "The mix of funny business and rough stuff isn't always smooth, but the target audience likely will be amused.

"[12] Nick de Semlyen of Empire magazine wrote: "Some nice comic beats and a sinister Andy Garcia turn make this far more watchable that the fratty conceit might suggest.

[15] The movie's release on August 13, 2014, occurring just four days after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, was interpreted by more progressive-leaning media as somewhat ill-timed.