The Bad Guys (2022) | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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In the new action comedy from DreamWorks Animation, based on the New York Times best-selling book series, a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws are about to attempt their most challenging con yet--becoming model citizens. Never have there been five friends as infamous as The Bad Guys--dashing pickpocket Mr. Wolf (Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), seen-it-all safecracker Mr. Snake (Marc Maron, GLOW), chill master-of-disguise Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson, Hot Tub Time Machine franchise), short-fused "muscle" Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos, In the Heights) and sharp-tongued expert hacker Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina, Crazy Rich Asians), aka "Webs." 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 from prison: The Bad Guys will go good. Under the tutelage of their mentor Professor Marmalade (Richard Ayoade, Paddington 2), an arrogant (but adorable!) guinea pig, The Bad Guys set out to fool the world that they've been transformed. Along the way, though, Mr. Wolf begins to suspect that doing good for real may give him what he’s always secretly longed for: acceptance. So when a new villain threatens the city, can Mr. Wolf persuade the rest of the gang to become... The Good Guys?

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Fast-paced, funny, and full of colorful visual appeal, The Bad Guys is good news for audiences seeking options the whole family can enjoy.

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The Bad Guys' eye-catching animation will entertain the kids, parents will appreciate the movie's message, and the wall-to-wall jokes will keep the whole family laughing.

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Tiffany Babb

Chicago Reader

It serves up a few definite laugh-out-loud moments alongside the heavier emotional beats.

Apr 28, 2022

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

DreamWorks Animation might well benefit from putting a moratorium on all flatulence jokes and toning down the hyperactivity. They have something good here without needing any of those things.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 28, 2022

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Oliver Jones

Observer

The movie plays its target audience like a fiddle. That is music, no matter how familiar, that even the most cynical among us can enjoy.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 26, 2022

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

The humor is sometimes quite juvenile, but who doesn’t enjoy well executed fart jokes?

Rated: 3/4

Oct 5, 2023

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Zach Pope

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A thrilling amount of fun! I laughed, I smiled, & I even got that warm fuzzy feeling the bad guys got! A fantastic message about not judging a book by its cover & even why we should be good!

Jul 25, 2023

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…the notion of rejecting societal labelling and finding your own way through experience is thoughtfully developed here, and there’s enough humour to keep the kids engaged…

Rated: 4/5

Oct 3, 2022

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Kimberley O Cute and exciting. Funny and charming. Something for the whole family. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/12/23 Full Review Reagan W One of the best films DreamWorks has done. Incredible animation that never gets dull, charming characters with perfect voice casting, great humor and story, banger soundtrack, and so many memorable moments. It wears many of its influences on its sleeve but it stands strong as its own thing. Highly recommended for all ages. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/25/22 Full Review Marcella M Really cute entertaining movie. My Great-Grandson and I enjoyed it Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/03/22 Full Review C N Really cool and good movie with a twist 😎 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/03/22 Full Review Raul Very entertaining and a very funny family movie !!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/22 Full Review Heather Great movie for all ages. Lots of humor and great voice over of characters. Go see it! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/28/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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Pierre Perifel Director Sam Rockwell Wolf Zazie Beetz Diane Foxington aka the Crimson Paw Marc Maron Snake Awkwafina Tarantula Craig Robinson Shark

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The Bad Guys: Official Clip - Yeah, It Was a Trap