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Apr 22, 2022 · Fast-paced, funny, and full of colorful visual appeal, The Bad Guys is good news for audiences seeking options the whole family can enjoy. Read Critics Reviews. The Bad Guys ' eye-catching...
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- Pierre Perifel
- PG
- Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Apr 22, 2022 · A group of animal criminals tries to go straight in this animated comedy based on a graphic novel series. The film has a fun opening heist scene, but the humor and plot get weaker as it goes along.
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By Ryan Leston
Posted: Apr 21, 2022 4:00 pm
The Bad Guys is in theaters April 22, 2022.
A leopard never changes its spots, but what about the Big Bad Wolf? The Bad Guys takes this simple premise and runs with it as Wolf, voiced by Sam Rockwell, is determined to go straight after a lifetime of legendary heists. What follows is essentially a heist film for kids, borrowing liberally from the genre to great effect. There’s a coffee shop opener that mirrors Swordfish and Reservoir Dogs, and a heist montage that instantly brings to mind Ocean’s Eleven. Throw in a couple of references to George Clooney and it’s clear where director Pierre Perifel gets his inspiration.
It’s a clever concept. The Bad Guys is a morality tale that explores whether or not bad guys can change – something we’ve seen time and time again throughout cinema. But this time, the cartoon stylings and fart gags form those lofty questions for a younger audience. Etan Cohen and Hilary Winston’s script is light and refreshing, with enough substance for parents to sink their teeth into while the younger ones can enjoy the (mostly) witty humor with a great big dollop of slick, heist-based action.
Much like Ocean’s Eleven and its sequels, each member of the team has a part to play, with Wolf’s crew members leaning on their animalistic skills to great effect. Of course, Tarantula is a hacker – she surfs the web, after all. There’s even a moment when Snake makes a quick costume change by shedding his skin. But some of their skills are hilariously dubious. Shark is a master of disguise, utilizing a wide range of fake mustaches to blend in with henchmen and security guards. Piranha… well, the fish aren’t usually known for their noxious flatulence, but this one’s farts could drop a bank teller at ten paces. Yes, it’s utterly ridiculous, but it won’t fail to put a smile on your face.
The Killing (1956)
The Sting (1973)
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Heat (1995)
Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
The Bad Guys is a slick, hilarious heist movie with buckets of laughs and a lot of heart. It’s Ocean’s Eleven meets Little Red Riding Hood with Sam Rockwell’s Wolf going on a charm offensive to stay out of jail… and he might just win you over in the process. Richard Ayoade has a blast as the sanctimonious Professor Marmalade and the entire voice ca...
Apr 22, 2022 · Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, Richard Ayoade, Zazie Beetz, Lilly Singh, and Marc Maron voice the animals in The Bad Guys, a heist movie that’s equal parts Zootopia...
- Jesse Hassenger
The Bad Guys are great thieves for good or bad reasons with the encouragement of push pops and life long friends. I loved this more than I could've imagined! The soundtrack is amazing and the story flows very well, I'd recommend to anyone.
Apr 20, 2022 · ‘The Bad Guys’ Review: Smirking All the Way to the Bank. In a heist film-inspired DreamWorks comedy, the Big Bad Wolf goes good, begrudgingly. Share full article. From left, Shark (voiced...
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An adaptation of the children’s novels by Aaron Blabey, The Bad Guys is a return to form for DreamWorks Animation, yet also the promise of a bold new direction for the prolific studio. Full...
