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Apr 22, 2022 · But when, after years of countless heists and being the world's most-wanted villains, the gang is finally caught, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal (that he has no intention of keeping) to save them all ...
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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.
Parents need to know that The Bad Guys is a fun animated comedy heist based on a popular graphic novel series.Delivering a memorable message about the harmful impact of stereotypes, it follows a wolf (voiced by Sam Rockwell), shark (Craig Robinson), piranha (Anthony Ramos), snake (), and tarantula who've formed an infamous crime ring.
- Pierre Perifel
- Tara Mcnamara
- Sam Rockwell
- A brilliantly funny heist film for kids with a cute moral tale at its heart.
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- What’s the best heist movie of all time?
- Verdict
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 20, 2022 · As for comedy, “The Bad Guys” offers dregs: fart jokes, underwear gags, bad animal-related puns. It’s rote material, symptomatic of the underlying problem — a lack of imagination. Rated PG ...
- 100 min
- Calum Marsh
The Bad Guys is a good time for its slick style, solid characters, and stealing from the best heist films. The strong ingredients make for a pleasing if not light animated affair. Full Review ...
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Apr 22, 2022 · Image: DreamWorks. The Bad Guys ’ imitation of grown-up movies isn’t always pitch-perfect. The attempts at sly banter between Mr. Wolf and Governor Foxington are just OK — more theoretically ...
