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The Bad Guys

The Bad Guys · DreamWorks Animated Masterpieces Collection

2022 100 min PG
Critic8.2
Animation Action Comedy Crime
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Overview

After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious animal outlaws Mr. Wolf and his gang of criminal cronies attempt their most challenging con yet: becoming model citizens.
Story 8.3
Acting 8.5
Direction 8.4
Cinematography 8.6
Music 8.5
Pacing 8.4
Originality 8.7
Emotional Impact 8.1
Overall 8.2

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

8.2 /10

Stylized Animation Flair

The vibrant comic-book aesthetic combined with snappy action choreography gives the film a distinctive visual identity.

Top-Tier Voice Cast

Sam Rockwell and the ensemble cast bring effortless charm, personality, and comedic timing to their anthropomorphic animal roles.

Pros

  • Dynamic, graphic-novel-inspired visual animation style
  • Exceptional comedic chemistry among the star-studded voice cast
  • Smart, fast-paced heist narrative loaded with family entertainment

Cons

  • Some mild cartoon action and slapstick sequences
Verdict A slick, stylish, and laugh-out-loud heist comedy that blends clever cartoon capers with genuine heart.

AI Review

A slick, critically acclaimed animated heist comedy produced by DreamWorks Animation, following a crew of infamous animal criminals who pretend to reform under unexpected circumstances.

A slick, stylish, and laugh-out-loud heist comedy that blends clever cartoon capers with genuine heart.

A highly entertaining, universally appealing animated feature perfect for family movie nights.

Awards

Annie Awards

Character Design in a Feature Production · Nominated

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Development

Adapted from Aaron Blabey's book series with Etan Cohen writing the screenplay starting in 2018.

Production

Animated at DreamWorks Animation's Glendale campus with voice performances recorded remotely.

Release

Distributed globally by Universal Pictures in spring 2022 to major box office success.

Annie Awards

Character Design in a Feature Production Nominated

Production

Development

Adapted from Aaron Blabey's book series with Etan Cohen writing the screenplay starting in 2018.

Production

Animated at DreamWorks Animation's Glendale campus with voice performances recorded remotely.

Release

Distributed globally by Universal Pictures in spring 2022 to major box office success.

Streaming

Peacock Apple TV FindEdition

Cast

Sam Rockwell Mr. Wolf
Marc Maron Mr. Snake
Awkwafina Ms. Tarantula / "Webs"
Craig Robinson Mr. Shark
Anthony Ramos Mr. Piranha
Richard Ayoade Professor Marmalade
Zazie Beetz Diane Foxington / The Crimson Paw
Alex Borstein Chief Luggins
Lilly Singh Tiffany Fluffit

Characters

Mr. Wolf Sam Rockwell
Mr. Snake Marc Maron
Ms. Tarantula / "Webs" Awkwafina
Mr. Shark Craig Robinson
Mr. Piranha Anthony Ramos
Professor Marmalade Richard Ayoade
Diane Foxington / The Crimson Paw Zazie Beetz
Chief Luggins Alex Borstein
Tiffany Fluffit Lilly Singh

Crew

Pierre Perifel Director
Etan Cohen Screenwriter
Damon Ross Producer
Rebecca Huntley Producer
Daniel Pemberton Composer
John Venzon Editor

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. The Bad Guys Main Theme — Daniel Pemberton
  2. Feelin' Good — Daniel Pemberton ft. Anthony Ramos

Trivia

  • The film's unique visual style was heavily inspired by graphic novels and Sony's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
  • Based on Aaron Blabey's widely popular Scholastic children's graphic novel series of the same name.
  • Marked Pierre Perifel's feature-length directorial debut after years of character animation work at DreamWorks.

Quotes

"Nobody has ever failed so hard at trying to be good."

"It's time to be bad... at being good."

Goofs

  • The positioning of physical loot bags changes slightly between wide shots during the bank heist sequence.

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Universe

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Franchise

The Bad Guys

The first feature film installment in DreamWorks Animation's popular Bad Guys franchise.

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider The Bad Guys 2 (8.4/10). A similarly themed alternative is The Avengers.

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