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The Bad Guys
2022 100 min United States of America PG 6+
★7.3
Action, Animation, Comedy, Crime, Family
Director: Pierre Perifel
📖 Based on the novel
«The Bad Guys»
byAaron Blabey
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Description
When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison.
Budget:
$80M
US Gross:
$97.46M
Worldwide:
$250.16M
Starring
Sam Rockwell
Actor
Marc Maron
Actor
Awkwafina
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 30 nominations total
Key opinion
The Bad Guys is widely regarded as a visually vibrant and stylish animated heist film that thrives on its charismatic character dynamics. While many critics find the narrative formulaic and predictable, most agree that the film’s charm and energetic execution make it an enjoyable experience for families.
| Production | The film’s unique 2D/3D hybrid animation style offers a refreshing, stylized aesthetic that stands out from typical polished CGI. | |
| Acting | The voice cast delivers exceptional performances that add depth and charisma to the core group of criminal characters. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed as a standard, formulaic redemption arc that leans heavily on predictable tropes and moralizing themes. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's originality are split: some see it as a breath of fresh air for DreamWorks, while others find its premise and world-building derivative of films like Zootopia. | |
| Ending | The ending creates a divide; some viewers appreciate the lighthearted, family-friendly resolution, while others criticize it as illogical or overly rushed. |