US EditionMovie Review: ‘The Bad Guys 2’ Boldly Goes Bigger but Loses Its Charm Along the Way
FRANCE, JUL 29 – The sequel satirizes a tech billionaire through a character parodying Elon Musk, with development starting before Musk's recent political controversies, co-director said.
- The Bad Guys 2 arrives on Aug. 1 with Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Mr. Piranha, and Ms. Tarantula as reformed criminals.
- With no one willing to hire ex-cons, the crew finds Wolf, Tarantula, Shark, and Piranha back to heist planning, struggling to adapt after trying to go straight.
- Demonstrating the satire, Mr. Moon is modeled after Elon Musk, voiced by Colin Jost, and owns Moon X, a private space company.
- Reviewers deem the sequel stellar and among the better animated films of recent years, praising its high-stakes heists, humor, and action sequences.
- Looking ahead, Pierre Perifel reveals plans for The Bad Guys 3, with graphic novel sales jumping from 8 million to 32 million, fueling franchise growth.
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Movie Review: ‘The Bad Guys 2’ boldly goes bigger but loses its charm along the way
The good news for fans of “The Bad Guys” is the new sequel is stellar. But that’s because a good portion is actually set in — are you kidding us? — outer space. “The Bad Guys 2” has clearly lost its moorings. Returning director Pierre Perifel, writers Yoni Brenner and Etan Cohen and the same voice cast have done what all sequels do these days — amp it all up like everyone is on molly, try to hit the same emotional notes and layer an insane plot …
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Movie Review: 'The Bad Guys 2' boldly goes bigger but loses its charm along the way
"The Bad Guys 2" hits theaters, and it's a wild ride. But as Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy says, that ride includes a head-scratching trip to outer space.
‘The Bad Guys 2’ review: Entertaining sequel brings the animated action
Look, the Bad Guys are trying their best. In the new animated romp “The Bad Guys 2,” the gang of anthropomorphic animals led by the Sam Rockwell-voiced Mr. Wolf has served its time in the slammer for its crimes. They’re looking to become productive members of society, but each is having trouble landing a job. Mr. Wolf, in fact, interviews at a bank, telling the manager that some of his best memories are from banks. “You robbed us three times,” t…
Bad Guys 3 could double down on Bad Guys 2’s Elon Musk parody, director says
When The Bad Guys 2, the sequel to DreamWorks’ hyperkinetic, stylish 2022 animated heist picture The Bad Guys, hits theaters on Aug. 1, adult viewers will immediately make a connection that goes over most kids’ heads. Once again, the stars of the film — drawn from Aaron Blabley’s bestselling illustrated children’s series — are Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell), Mr. Snake (Marc Maron), Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson), Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos), and Ms. Tarant…
Julie Tomei talks about the release of an animated film that children will surely love. Bad Guys 2 arrives at the cinema this Wednesday. As a bonus, we hear well-known French voices, notably that of Pierre Niney or Alice Belaïdi. (Culture, media and entertainment).
'The Bad Guys 2' review: Entertaining sequel brings the animated action
Look, the Bad Guys are trying their best. In the new animated romp “The Bad Guys 2,” the gang of anthropomorphic animals led by the Sam Rockwell-voiced Mr. Wolf has served its time in the slammer for its crimes. They’re looking to become ...
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