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Boston Globe
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
In ‘The Bad Guys 2,' a crew of criminal masterminds meet their match
Advertisement All of these creatures have bad reputations based on public opinion. So, they subscribe to self-fulfilling prophecy. You want a Big Bad Wolf? You got him, Daddio! He's going to rob you blind and cause 'Smokey and the Bandit'-style police car pileups. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Shark (Craig Robinson). Universal Pictures / DreamWorks Animation The opening of this film, a flashback showing how Wolf got the sports car prominently featured in the first movie, gives new viewers an idea of how good The Bad Guys are at crime. Once again, Wolf talks to the audience as if we were old friends. To refresh your memory: The Bad Guys were pursued by a screaming human ball of rage, police Chief Misty Luggins (Alex Borstein). When she finally caught them, the Chief nearly had a stroke when Governor Diane Foxington (Zazie Beetz) released The Bad Guys into the custody of a do-gooder guinea pig named Professor Marmalade (Richard Ayoade). Marmalade wanted to 'reform' them, and by reform, I mean he framed them for a crime. Advertisement ' (from left) Mr. Snake (Marc Maron), Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson), Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina), Chief Misty Luggins (Alex Borstein), Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos) and Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell) in "The Bad Guys 2." DreamWorks Animation This film is more of the same in terms of quality, though it suffers a bit from the requirement that sequels must be bigger, busier, and louder. There are also too many characters this time, but every actor does a great job voicing their roles. At the end of 'The Bad Guys,' the team turned over a new leaf as 'The Good Guys.' So, this movie needs a way to send them back into crime. With their reputations, none of The Bad Guys can get jobs. Wolf makes the mistake of applying to a bank he robbed three times. The botched interviews montage provides some laughs while creating empathy for our heroes. It's nice that screenwriters Yoni Brenner and Etan Cohen wrote this familiar plight into their script. However, they can't blame society's inability to trust formerly incarcerated people for The Bad Guys's backsliding. That would be way too heavy for kids. Kitty Kat (Danielle Brooks). Universal Pictures / DreamWorks Animation Enter the Phantom Bandit, whose elaborate robberies are being blamed on The Bad Guys despite having zero evidence. The Phantom Bandit is really Kitty Kat (Oscar nominee Danielle Brooks from 'The Color Purple'), whose all-female team includes Doom (Natasha Lyonne) and Pigtail (Maria Bakalova, sporting an Eastern European accent). Advertisement They blackmail The Bad Guys into helping them hatch a heist involving a metal called McGuffinite. Along with the Governor, Chief Luggins is back for this installment. She's been promoted to Commissioner this time, though Wolf keeps ignoring her new title. Also returning is Marmalade, who has become as swole as Max Cady in 'Cape Fear' due to his time in prison. A super-sized, muscular guinea pig is only one of the many visual delights 'The Bad Guys 2' has to offer. Adults will appreciate that his scene pays homage to ' (from left) Mr. Snake (Marc Maron) and Doom (Natasha Lyonne). Universal Pictures / DreamWorks Animation Directors Pierre Perifel and JP Sans keep the action moving while allowing the performers and the animators to shine. Perifel and Cohen also worked on 'The Bad Guys,' so they have a firm grasp of the material. With his perfectly calibrated grumpiness, Maron once again is the MVP of this franchise. But credit is also due for Rockwell's sly delivery and Lyonne's wry line readings. Brooks is suitably hissable as the feline antagonist. Like all movies nowadays, 'The Bad Guys 2' has a mid-credits sequence that hints at another sequel. It's one of the better scenes of this type, if only because it made me want to see the 'The Bad Guys 3.' ★★★ THE BAD GUYS 2 Directed by Pierre Perifel, JP Sans. Written by Yoni Brenner, Etan Cohen. Based on the graphic novels by Aaron Blabey. Starring Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, Awkwafina, Alex Borstein, Zazie Beetz, Danielle Brooks, Natasha Lyonne, Richard Ayoade, Maria Bakalova. At AMC Boston Common, Alamo Drafthouse Seaport, AMC Causeway, suburbs. 100 min. PG (cartoon violence, mild innuendo) Advertisement Odie Henderson is the Boston Globe's film critic.
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hollywood OTT lineup for August 2025: Mickey 17, Drop, and more on JioHotstar
Attention all science fiction, action comedy, psychological thriller, and family-friendly animation aficionados! JioHotstar has a jam-packed lineup of high-profile Hollywood films planned for August 2025. These films, which you can also watch via OTTPlay Premium, are something to look forward to. Mickey 17, Drop Hollywood flicks streaming in August 2025 on JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium) Mickey 17—Streaming from August 7 A highly anticipated film is Mickey 17, a science fiction black comedy penned and directed by Bong Joon Ho—the Academy Award–winning director of Parasite (available to stream on Sony LIV via OTTplay Premium). Robert Pattinson plays the major role in the movie adaptation of Edward Ashton's 2022 book Mickey7, which also features Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo, and Naomi Ackie. Mickey Barnes (Pattinson), an "Expendable" (a worker replicated every time he dies), is the protagonist of an action-adventure film set in 2054. When Mickey encounters his next incarnation, he starts to doubt his role in the greater system, as he is assigned suicide missions on an icy inhabited world. Fans of dark comedies and science fiction existentialist themes will love this new release. Love Hurts—Streaming from August 7 Jonathan Eusebio's directorial debut, the stylised action-comedy Love Hurts, also arrives the same day. The film's lead actor, Ke Huy Quan, plays a real estate agent who was once a hitman. Things intensify once his brother, a skilled killer, begins his search for him. Love Hurts combines genre conventions with personal drama, witty banter, and an ensemble cast that includes Sean Astin, Daniel Wu, and Ariana DeBose. Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan's return to an action role boosts the film's popularity. Drop—Streaming from August 11 Premiering on August 11, Drop is a must-see for aficionados of psychological thrillers. With Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, and Meghann Fahy at the helm, Christopher Landon directs the film. In the beginning of the story, a widowed mother named Violet (Fahy) attempts to re-enter the dating scene. Her first date goes smoothly until she starts receiving frightening and upsetting texts on her phone, causing her to feel threatened and paranoid. This film is highly recommended for those who enjoy suspenseful movies, as it skilfully develops tension with minimal locale and rising dread. The screenplay is penned by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach. Dog Man—Streaming from August 11 Dog Man, an animated superhero comedy adapted from Dav Pilkey's best-selling children's comic novels, rounds out the releases for the month. The DreamWorks Animation film, which was directed by Peter Hastings, has Ricky Gervais, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, and Pete Davidson in voice roles. Dog Man is the result of an accident fusing a police officer and his dog, making for a story that younger viewers and fans of "Captain Underpants" would find entertaining. He must stop Petey, the evil cat, from igniting a crime wave. Families can enjoy the fun and action-packed film.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DreamWorks Animation's "The Bad Guys 2" to be Released with TrueCut Motion
Premium Screens Worldwide Take Advantage of Pixelworks' Award-Winning Motion Technology DreamWorks Animation's "The Bad Guys 2" arrives in theaters August 1, 2025 LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixelworks announced today DreamWorks Animation's The Bad Guys 2 will be presented with TrueCut Motion™ technology on premium screens worldwide. The Bad Guys 2 arrives in theaters August 1, 2025. In this new chapter from DreamWorks Animation's acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, the now-reformed Bad Guys are trying to be good but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls. Working closely with the filmmakers, the Pixelworks motion grading team utilized advanced TrueCut Motion technology to bring stunning motion clarity to this action-packed new feature comedy. On premium large format screens, important details are lost during subtle movement of the subjects, as well as during fast action scenes. Now, with TrueCut Motion technology, the stunning artistry that has gone into The Bad Guys 2 will be visually perfect on the world's largest and brightest cinema screens in both 2D and 3D, throughout every scene, giving audiences an ultimate premium experience, unlike anything they've seen before. TrueCut Motion is an award-winning technology breakthrough that provides filmmakers with an extended palette of motion looks that has never been possible before. The powerful TrueCut Motion platform allows filmmakers to fine-tune or enhance the motion look of all the action, shot by shot, in post-production, while keeping the intended cinematic look and feel intact. The TrueCut Motion platform then ensures that these creative choices are delivered consistently across every screen and optimized on any viewing device — spanning theaters, televisions, mobile and next-generation headsets — in both 3D and standard 2D environments. Pixelworks and TrueCut Motion are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc. About Pixelworks Pixelworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: PXLW) provides industry-leading content creation, video delivery and display processing solutions and technology that enable highly authentic viewing experiences with superior visual quality, across all screens – from cinema to smartphone and beyond. The Company has more than 20 years of history delivering image processing innovation to leading providers of consumer electronics, professional displays, and video streaming services. Pixelworks' TrueCut Motion ecosystem allows filmmakers to create visually stunning motion, scene by scene while ensuring the director's intent is precisely delivered in cinemas or home theaters. For more information on Pixelworks, visit: For more information on TrueCut Motion: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Pixelworks, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lilo & Stitch 2 Update Is Great News for Fans of Animated Movie
The live-action has received an exciting update. Lilo & Stitch was released in United States theaters this past May by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. A remake of the 2002 animated flick of the same name, the movie is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and stars Maia Kealoha as Lilo, Sydney Elizabeth Agudong as Nani, Zach Galifianakis as Dr. Jumba Jookiba, Billy Magnussen as Agent Wendell Pleakley, and Courtney B. Vance as Cobra Bubbles. Lilo & Stitch has proven to be a huge hit at the box office, as it has now made over a billion dollars worldwide. A sequel was officially announced to be in development last month. What is the Lilo & Stitch 2 update? Chris Sanders is in final negotiations to write Lilo & Stitch 2, per The Hollywood Reporter. Sanders co-wrote and co-directed the original Lilo & Stitch movie with Dean DeBlois. He also voices the Stitch character not only in the 2002 and 2025 movies, but also in Stitch! The Movie, Lilo & Stitch: The Series, Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch, Leroy & Stitch, and more. Outside of Lilo & Stitch, Sanders directed 2024's The Wild Robot for DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures. He is currently working on a sequel for that movie as well. Plot details for Lilo & Stitch 2 remain under wraps at this time, though The Hollywood Reporter says it will be a 'brand-new story' rather than an adaptation of any of the aforementioned animated Lilo & Stitch sequels. Jonathan Eirich will return to produce. Lilo & Stitch 2 does not yet have a release date from Disney. The first live-action Lilo & Stitch, meanwhile, is still playing in theaters. The short synopsis for the film reads, 'Lilo & Stitch is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.' The post Lilo & Stitch 2 Update Is Great News for Fans of Animated Movie appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Solve the daily Crossword
Gulf Weekly
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Smart Smurfs on a mission
Animated comedy Smurfs is out now in theatres. Based on the 1958 Belgian comic series by Peyo, the film tackles the kidnapping of Papa Smurf (John Goodman) by evil wizards Gargamel and Razamel (both voiced by JP Karliak), which causes Smurfette (Rihanna) to lead the Smurfs on a mission, away from the safe confines of the Smurf village and onto the real world to save their leader, as well as unravel their true purpose in the universe. In an interview, director Chris Miller expressed that he wanted to honour the original comics' DNA with the film series reboot, which is preceded by Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017). 'It was really important to approach the story like this was the first Smurfs movie that's been made, something that would stand on its own,' he said. 'We centred the story around a Smurf named No Name (voiced by James Corden) who does not yet have a clear identity or thing and is on a journey to discover it. 'That's something all of us can relate to, we all share this 'moment' in life where we don't know who we are or what we're meant to be. 'Sometimes the answer just comes to us and sometimes it takes longer, and patience is always easier said than done! That's what makes this story so relatable,' he added. Chris is also known for his contributions to the DreamWorks Animation hits Puss in Boots, the first three Shrek films and Madagascar among many others.
