Good Boys
Universal Pictures | Release Date: August 16, 2019
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KeithDowAug 16, 2019
Unfortunately the trailer spoils a large portion of the gags, but there’s enough packed into the movie to still laugh throughout.

The themes closely hew to Superbad, though with tweens in the throes of middle school and puberty rather thanUnfortunately the trailer spoils a large portion of the gags, but there’s enough packed into the movie to still laugh throughout.

The themes closely hew to Superbad, though with tweens in the throes of middle school and puberty rather than on the verge of college.

The main kids great—Lucas was especially compelling with his earnestness—and the story carried through some fun scenarios that the writers filled with interesting (but minor) characters.

Overall, 'Bad Boys' has a fun story, good comedy, and is filled with heart despite being raunchy.… Expand
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GrantD243Aug 23, 2019
There are some genuinely funny moments in Good Boys, but the majority of them were shown in the trailers. Much of the rest of the jokes either fall flat or rely on the fact that it's 10 year olds telling dirty jokes to get laughs. As for theThere are some genuinely funny moments in Good Boys, but the majority of them were shown in the trailers. Much of the rest of the jokes either fall flat or rely on the fact that it's 10 year olds telling dirty jokes to get laughs. As for the story, well, it feels like it was just stitched together with a bunch of duct tape. It doesn't flow well and the conclusion isn't very satisfying, either. With all of this being said, though, there's still enough here to walk away mildly entertained, but I had much higher expectations.… Expand
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Mauro_LanariDec 28, 2019
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"That's Not Really Funny" (Eels 2001). They're 11-year-olds, they're taken for "Stranger Things" but "El" isn't there. Despite an appealing cast and ultimately thoughtful message, "Good Boys" is undermined by an eagerness to(Mauro Lanari)
"That's Not Really Funny" (Eels 2001). They're 11-year-olds, they're taken for "Stranger Things" but "El" isn't there. Despite an appealing cast and ultimately thoughtful message, "Good Boys" is undermined by an eagerness to repeatedly indulge in profane humor: Seth Rogen strikes again.… Expand
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W5anthAug 21, 2019
This was a garbage movie. Even some of the funny jokes fell flat in the delivery. It was clear from the beginning this movie was going to be annoying and it was.
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SopewatersSep 9, 2019
While a very crude movie that heavily relies on low comedy , it was still a very engaging and hilarious movie that I loved watching and wouldn't mind watching again!
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hnestlyontheslyOct 7, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sausage Party was one of the last films Camera 12 showed in San Jose before closing permanently. Jacob Tremblay’s last film was so bad that The Guardian dared people to go see it and some writers breathlessly marveled at other writers’ willingness to sit through the whole film. All these things considered, I had feared that Good Boys would be a toothless reproduction of a classic Apatow comedy, one that cleaved too closely to its source material and tried to squeeze the last few drops of humor out of tired scenes from a well-tread genre with slightly younger actors. But.

I am pretty frustrated by how much I liked this film. I’m surprised by how much of the film was an indictment of toxic masculinity and a companion piece to the other coming-of-age (“also called a Bildungsroman if you’re feeling fancy,” says Wife) movie from this summer, Booksmart. Good Boys proves that no one director has a monopoly on foul-mouthed boyhood antics and that comedies about children don’t need adult cameos to put butts in seats.

Both films are about growing apart. Both films focus on inflection points in relationships and try to find ways to navigate compassionate separation. Good Boys does so through the motif of hermit crabs outgrowing their shells. The Venn diagram of competence and adventurousness allows for the three leads to inhibit different permutations of the same qualities, present variations on a theme, which creates some wonderful moments of tension and complementary motivations. The gun scene is probably my favorite, unexpectedly perfect moment in the movie.

The movie parodies the self-seriousness of sixth grade, the rigid social structures and etiquette that regulates all interactions between children. Parody does not spare the toxic masculinity of frat culture–in a succinct and cutting scene that leaves no stone unturned, including the wonderfully repugnant jubilee of a young man’s, “Guys! She just dropped all charges!” Even scenes that reuse material from past coming-of-age films, the stuff in the trailer I was so worried about, find a novel way to spin jokes that feels fresh and clever.

Do not feel guilty about this unadulterated joy of a film, one whose quick and joke-packed script has a rolling laugh for nearly the entire film. In fact, when a joke fails, like the lone incest joke of the film that left Wife stunned, the silence of the audience is itself pretty humorous and shows how energetic and enterprising the script is, even if it doesn’t always get the tone of its humor right.… Expand
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ScottLangDec 21, 2019
Hi, I'm an Internet addict who goes on many chat with strangers sites and I'm just so disappointed this film didn't have many women in it. I only ever talk to the opposite sex because everybody else on chat with strangers does. So for someoneHi, I'm an Internet addict who goes on many chat with strangers sites and I'm just so disappointed this film didn't have many women in it. I only ever talk to the opposite sex because everybody else on chat with strangers does. So for someone like me who spends 12 hours on a website every day just to get about 5-10 sexy pictures from women when I could be getting a lot easier, this film just didn't work out for me and I really missed people saying M or F. Well I don't know what else to say as I'm a selfish lazy Leftie.… Expand
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KelSturgDec 25, 2019
Hillarious!!! Loved this movie and never imagined it would be this funny. A must see, if you want to just laugh!!!
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davidrjmaynardAug 18, 2019
Watched this movie with my 19yo son. Both of us laughed the whole time. Sometime with these movies all of the funny stuff is in the trailers. Not even close with this one. Laughs upon laughs.
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Davrosdaleks1Aug 17, 2019
This R-rated comedy is about a trio of tweens (Room and The Predator's Jacob Tremblay, Last Man on Earth's Keith L. Williams, and Brady Noon) who want to learn how to kiss for an upcoming party. The kids are naive and their attempts to learnThis R-rated comedy is about a trio of tweens (Room and The Predator's Jacob Tremblay, Last Man on Earth's Keith L. Williams, and Brady Noon) who want to learn how to kiss for an upcoming party. The kids are naive and their attempts to learn land them in a series of increasingly insane situations. And I loved it.

The movie is insanely funny. Joke after joke lands. I haven't laughed so much during a movie in a long, long time.

The three leads are all distinctive and likable. The actors do an excellent job. The entire cast is strong.

They do try a little too hard at points to push the boundaries of what you can do with children in a movie. There is one scene that is especially uncomfortable. I'm not trying to censor, but ask yourself: how far is too far?

The film has a good ending, but I felt a few parts could've been edited down. The film runs briskly at an hour and a half. Part of strength is it pacing, jumping constantly from situation to situation without driving a joke to death. However, you expect things to slow down once you reach the wrap up.

Unless you feel uncomfortable with children in some pretty mature situations, I highly recommend this.… Expand
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DansnetAug 17, 2019
Just an ABC afterschool movie / episode of The Wonder Years with a lot of the word f---. I have no problem with the language; my problem is that the movie's not really funny.
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123jAug 17, 2019
Best comedy ever. I left the movie theater feeling like I was going to have abs from laughing so much.
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TVJerryAug 20, 2019
Three sixth graders want to go to a kissing party, but first they have an adventure that includes a drone, drugs, sex toys and lots of F-words. Anyone who's watched the trailer has seen most of the funniest moments, but there's a raunchyThree sixth graders want to go to a kissing party, but first they have an adventure that includes a drone, drugs, sex toys and lots of F-words. Anyone who's watched the trailer has seen most of the funniest moments, but there's a raunchy innocence that keeps it fun. The boys create enjoyable characters and the pace only slows when they take time for the emotional friendship crap. The idea of dropping the classic high school nerd comedy to middle school allows the writers to ramp up the kids' unknowingly comic responses. It's not as hilarious as hoped, but it still provides enjoyable pubescent hi jinks.… Expand
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amheretojudgeAug 27, 2019
These kids are incredibly mature and smart, don't be fooled by their presence, language, behaviour or their entire vibe.

Good Boys Stupnitsky is a good sitcom director. You would think that a film that has a script like an hour long specialThese kids are incredibly mature and smart, don't be fooled by their presence, language, behaviour or their entire vibe.

Good Boys

Stupnitsky is a good sitcom director. You would think that a film that has a script like an hour long special finale of the season, the co-writer and director Gene Stupnitsky would play safe on delivering this content with the promise and expectations he comes with. For, I think his confidence on directing this film is extraordinary. As a proof, you can see all the slow motion shots that he has installed in here. It is natural to take such scenes for granted or find it difficult to pull off, but his decisions doesn't go waste by, especially because his shots aren't bloating or exaggerating or celebrating, and instead is just mocking the seriousness and the priorities of these characters.

And that remains to be their sense of humor towards.. well, everything. Their tendency to lean towards unintentional edgy humor whose birth is actually coming from the know-it-all attitude that every student ought to and does breathe in that stage of their life. Now, saying that or showing that isn't enough. Their definite knowledge or incompetency to grasp the adult social rigmarole is never enough for us to care about them.

And hence every single character is given that kryptonite, no matter how hypothetical, that they collapse within a snap after coming in contact with. We, as an audience, too connect instantly with it. Not because it is a metaphor to something we can dot across the frame, but that very piece of information that they carry. There is no need to dig so deep or read between the lines in that aspect of the narration. For when it comes to ground this celebration into a- might I say shocking- vibrant message, the film holds on to our weakest nerve-- or should I say mine-- and it is, these Good Boys saying goodbye.… Expand
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ActostoAug 20, 2019
Hilarious from start to finish! And overall a very good movie as well with lots of ❤️
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tropicAcesAug 16, 2019
It isn’t as funny as “Superbad” or as well-written as “Booksmart,” but I found myself laughing a constant amount, several times long after the punchline.
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Mikayla95Aug 17, 2019
Funny as hell, surprisingly good and wouldn't expect half the stuff out of these kids mouths, can recommend.
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mishaelAug 20, 2019
this wack to wack my taste wont watch this crap not fan seth Rogen thes people here in so no from me il rate it 0 and this black boy is bad acter
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Compi24Aug 18, 2019
It's a strange thing, watching a comedy whose most successful jokes you've already seen and heard a few times over due to excessive trailer watching (alas, so goes one of the few drawbacks of going to the theater 1-2 times a week). It doesn'tIt's a strange thing, watching a comedy whose most successful jokes you've already seen and heard a few times over due to excessive trailer watching (alas, so goes one of the few drawbacks of going to the theater 1-2 times a week). It doesn't always render a comedy unwatchable or even mirthless, but it will typically diminish the potential returns for entertainment overall, ultimately making the experience feel a bit like going back and listening to the greatest hits of a band from your teen years that you've already moved on from. "Oh, yeah. I remember this one. Neat." Thankfully, though, this issue doesn't actually comprise the epitaph of "Good Boys." Yes, the best bits are in the numerous "red band" trailers, but there are a number of surprise laughs along the way, whether it be the use of an unforeseen alternate take or a full-blown entire joke you actually haven't seen yet. There's also the added benefit of emotional resonance -- or at least a valid attempt at conjuring it up -- and a trio of performances that should elicit a smile at the minimum. It's a pleasant, albeit familiar, effort in a realm of cinema that's all too focused on topicality and timeliness, featuring a noted emphasis on telling funny jokes first before even considering the fact that they'll be coming from the mouths of children.… Expand
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scb47Aug 19, 2019
Good Boys is a cute and funny film about three sixth-grade best friends caught between the pressures to grow up and a desire to stay young. There are several very funny parts, including some where one can only wince at the boys' evidentGood Boys is a cute and funny film about three sixth-grade best friends caught between the pressures to grow up and a desire to stay young. There are several very funny parts, including some where one can only wince at the boys' evident discomfort. The trailer probably gives too many jokes away. And there are scenes where one must suspend disbelief. All in all, it is an enjoyable film for adults and older teens.… Expand
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RalfbergsDec 18, 2019
Really funny movie and might become a classic comedy in future. Maybe not the funniest comedy ever but certainly one of the best of last years.
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ThwompthingOct 30, 2019
I've seen a lot of crude comedies in my life time and this one is one of the worst. Script is AWFUL and the poor, unfunny jokes speak for themselves. Superbad is 10x better than this pile of crap. All of the kids in this movie are no nameI've seen a lot of crude comedies in my life time and this one is one of the worst. Script is AWFUL and the poor, unfunny jokes speak for themselves. Superbad is 10x better than this pile of crap. All of the kids in this movie are no name actors and it certainly shows. I wanted to turn it off after the first 15 minutes because it was that boring and unfunny. I am a huge fan of crude humor movies like Blockers and Superbad and Knocked Up, etc., but this is just garbage. The script is just horrendous.

The only worse movie than this I've seen in my life is Scary Movie 5, which gets a 0. The problem here isn't the bad language at all, but how FORCED the terrible jokes are that always fall flat. I've never seen dumber jokes in a R rated movie before. This movie is definitely targeted to the tween/teen audience. Adults who laugh at this movie definitely have the minds of a 12 year old. The kids and crude jokes from IT were 100x better than these kids.… Expand
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NicoCCOct 3, 2021
Wow. I didn't know why I never heard of this movie until yesterday. So I just watched it and NOW I completely understand why I never heard of this movie! Because is sucks donkey-holes with a one inch wide straw!
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TheMovieDuderAug 23, 2019
Went into this movie not expecting much, but instantly it connected with me. The comedy was good, the child actors were good, and they even managed to stick a well placed coming of age theme in. Great job!
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qwertyasdfghAug 26, 2019
Save your money and wait for video. The funniest parts of the movie were in the trailers and felt try hard for laughs rather than just a part of the flow of the movie. I wanted to like this movie so hard but it failed to deliver.
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ProfaenSep 17, 2019
A really dull waste of pixels. Not sure who it was aimed at but it sure missed me. Obvious, tired, predictable and unfunny. One of the worst films that I've seen this year... Actually the worst...Surprised to read some positive reviews. IA really dull waste of pixels. Not sure who it was aimed at but it sure missed me. Obvious, tired, predictable and unfunny. One of the worst films that I've seen this year... Actually the worst...Surprised to read some positive reviews. I struggled to find anything good to say about it.… Expand
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EjpdtdSep 21, 2019
This isn’t all that outrageous like it should have been. It’s only 1 hour 45 and this felt long aswell, I don’t recommend.
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Megannicole78Oct 23, 2019
A little funny. Good to watch once. Definitely not for children. If your bored and seen everything else definitely check it out
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LamontRaymondAug 21, 2019
I know it's a cliche, but most of this movie's best moments are in the trailer. However, there are 4 or 5 key magical moments that are NOT in the trailer and which make the film worth seeing. It's a feel-gooder. All three of the main TweenI know it's a cliche, but most of this movie's best moments are in the trailer. However, there are 4 or 5 key magical moments that are NOT in the trailer and which make the film worth seeing. It's a feel-gooder. All three of the main Tween actors are fantastic, but Keith L. Williams is the breakout star. I expect great things from him in the future. I also like the directors use of Uroboros in terms of music. (You'll see.)… Expand
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JonDocNov 19, 2019
One of greatest coming of age movies of all time. Obscene, foul-mouthed but very very funny. A sweet film with real heart. It's about friends, family and fitting in. The scenes and emotions reminded me of my own awkward youth and teenageOne of greatest coming of age movies of all time. Obscene, foul-mouthed but very very funny. A sweet film with real heart. It's about friends, family and fitting in. The scenes and emotions reminded me of my own awkward youth and teenage awakening. The movie will probably resonate with every male over 12. Great soundtrack too.… Expand
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marcmyworksNov 2, 2019
Good Boys is a decent comedy effort that is a simpler and younger version of Superbad. Not hysterical, but it does the job and it harkens to being a kid.
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bfoore90May 25, 2020
Its nothing close to SuperBad or Booksmart but it was surprisingly funny. The cast had great on screen chemistry and the story was funny
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elterribleDec 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Predictable and unrealistic... It has some very funny parts if you suspend belief, but overall it is very predictable.

Seriously, two girls will spend $700 to buy a drone to trade for two hits of molly, instead of just buying the Molly themselves.

There are a few scenes inspired by 70s and 80s classics like Fast Times or Animal House, but they fail to capture enough of the nostalgia to improve the movie in any significant way. Anyway, this is a rent but don’t buy situation.… Expand
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flabbygumsNov 16, 2019
Just about every scene is great. The cast is perfect and the writing is top notch. I really enjoyed it!! I just don’t understand anyone who rated this below a 6. They must have not graduated sixth grade or just have no sense of humor. Sure,Just about every scene is great. The cast is perfect and the writing is top notch. I really enjoyed it!! I just don’t understand anyone who rated this below a 6. They must have not graduated sixth grade or just have no sense of humor. Sure, it’s not Superbad funny but it’s the best comedy to come out in a far too long time.… Expand
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MarkTakayamaMay 19, 2020
"Good Boys" was hilarious.I laughed for 90 minutes.It reminded me of my childhood.I was not bad like them. Anyway, I enjoyed. You will laugh and love this movie.
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TVWSep 24, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a sick movie. Adults are watching boys in a R rated movie a movie the boys shouldn't watch or be in it. People go a long way to be a pervery.… Expand
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alejandro970Oct 27, 2019
The great step from childhood to puberty through three kids who must to recover an apparatus they borrowed without permission. The odyssey allows some gags, right; the final result is a few uneven but the final act is the one that takes the merits.
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xgamrx365May 18, 2020
The absolute worst amateurish movie I have ever been forced to watch. It's not funny and is an embarrassment for the entire movie industry. Period.
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Dragonfly44Oct 23, 2020
The scenes at the beginning are strangely short and seemingly randomly stitched together, but besides that this movie is very funny albeit a little predictable. 83/100
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JLuis_001Oct 18, 2019
If you ever thought you needed a version of Superbad with the protagonists being younger, well here's the result.

It's basically the same. You know what kind of humor it points to, evidently trying to make you laugh easily because apparentlyIf you ever thought you needed a version of Superbad with the protagonists being younger, well here's the result.

It's basically the same. You know what kind of humor it points to, evidently trying to make you laugh easily because apparently the laughs will come out without problems and without trying harder because it's suppose to be ''funny'' to see kids the kind of situations the story shows.

It's not a disaster but it could be worse although that's not really a relief.… Expand
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MallRat15Aug 21, 2019
Basically Superbad but with kids and no where near as funny. It did still deliver laughs but after seeing the trailers was expecting there to be many more. Only rated 14A here in Canada and I can understand why, it is very raunchy but thereBasically Superbad but with kids and no where near as funny. It did still deliver laughs but after seeing the trailers was expecting there to be many more. Only rated 14A here in Canada and I can understand why, it is very raunchy but there is much worse out there. It is more heartfelt then expected and it has a good balance of heart to laughs. Its a good movie for a quick laugh. Has a short run time but doesn't need to be any longer. If your a fan of Seth Rogan and the stuff he does give this one a shot.… Expand
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GrachechkovskiOct 10, 2020
Excellent comedy film from some years with a actual and not stupid humour. Also, this is truth story about men's friendship which have been moved to point of real place of start a men's friendship. Sofa boys is forever
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ryu9376Nov 16, 2019
It was funny enough. Definitely had its moments, Superbad it's not but it has its own thing going on. And those kids were definitely stupidly funny. I can honestly recommend giving this film a glance... at least once.
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MarkHReviewsSep 17, 2019
The infinite monkey theorem postulates that, over an infinite period of time, a monkey randomly hitting keys on a typewriter will eventually replicate the complete works of Shakespeare. “Good Boys,” apparently, was written by a one-handedThe infinite monkey theorem postulates that, over an infinite period of time, a monkey randomly hitting keys on a typewriter will eventually replicate the complete works of Shakespeare. “Good Boys,” apparently, was written by a one-handed simian using a typewriter with several missing keys.

Invited to a kissing party that includes the cool kids from school, Max (actors’ names are withheld from this review, to protect the innocent) wants to learn how to pucker up. He decides to use his father’s drone to spy on some older girls in the neighborhood to gather the necessary information. When the drone goes missing, Max and his pals experience a frantic couple of days trying to replace the drone before Max’s dad finds out. In many ways, “Good Boys” is a youthful version of the film “Superbad,” with the handicap that it doesn’t have an older, more accomplished cast that can use its force of personality to make the holes in the script less obvious. As a result, “Good Boys” is itself superbad.

The script for this film just seems lazy. Basically, it’s a two-note tune – 12 year olds dropping f-bombs at every opportunity while demonstrating they are completely interested in but completely clueless about anything having to do with sex. Whenever the writers don’t know what to do, expect an explosion of profanity and/or the appearance of a sex toy. (Admittedly, the appearance of “Dad’s CPR doll” was funny, the first couple of times.)

Some critics have appreciated this film because of the juxtaposition of the crude humor with “sweet” moments when the three sixth graders briefly confront disappointment and the recognition that the texture of their lives is constantly changing. I disagree with this kind assessment, because none of the life lessons seem hard-earned. All the sweet moments rely on the protagonists reverting to child-like behavior, not any sense of forward movement, additional insight or personal growth.

Ultimately, “Good Boys” feels like a comedy sketch much too short to support the weight of a full-length movie.… Expand
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chetlySep 13, 2019
Although initially fun to watch 10 year olds using foul language and playing with sex toys, it ultimately gets over used and boring. That's when you realize this movie doesn't really have a point.
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thatdannerSep 12, 2019
I found this movie to be a lot more lighthearted than its trailer implies. The movie is not nearly as vulgar as is suggested, though still quite a bit. The ending of the movie comes with a fantastic message for kids and teenagers alike.I found this movie to be a lot more lighthearted than its trailer implies. The movie is not nearly as vulgar as is suggested, though still quite a bit. The ending of the movie comes with a fantastic message for kids and teenagers alike. Although not particularly a movie for kids, it harkened me back to the day that I was a kid through its fantastic representation of child life and struggles. The jokes are fresh and funny, along the lines of Superbad and other alike comedies. The acting is also spot on for such young actors, they've done a fantastic job for what I assume is their first movie. I would recommend this to anyone that wants both a laugh and a few heartfelt moments, in line with Seth Rogen's signature style.… Expand
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mirza50Aug 21, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best comedy ever. I left the movie theater feeling like It isn’t as funny as “Superbad” or as well-written as “Booksmart."… Expand
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BinomaniaSep 1, 2019
I expected more from this film with the names attached to it. Still worth a watch but could've had more kick to it.
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DawdlingPoetMay 27, 2022
This is a pretty typical Superbad typer film, with young teens. There's some reasonably amusing moments, though its pretty predictable but an easy watch, so I guess its ok. Also, I definitely wouldn't recommend this if you don't like theThis is a pretty typical Superbad typer film, with young teens. There's some reasonably amusing moments, though its pretty predictable but an easy watch, so I guess its ok. Also, I definitely wouldn't recommend this if you don't like the American term 'sippy cup', which is a put-down said quite often throughout. An ok film, no more. I wouldn't recommend it as such, no.… Expand
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SirDidymusSep 10, 2019
South Park in real life. The kids swearing schtick doesn't hold up for the entire movie but there are laughs to be had. C+
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konnorjones0Sep 21, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good movie and I love it hhshshhshshshshshshshhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhhdhdhdhdhdbdbdb
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FeefanieNov 22, 2019
This was terrible. The only funny parts were revealed in the trailers. Don’t waste your time.
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EvanpotterrevieDec 9, 2019
Good Boys is like if a Comedy got ran over constantly by the “Not Funny” train. The irony is that it’s trying to be funny but isn’t funny! This film is a bore from start to finish. The only reason I didn’t give this a 0 was because there wereGood Boys is like if a Comedy got ran over constantly by the “Not Funny” train. The irony is that it’s trying to be funny but isn’t funny! This film is a bore from start to finish. The only reason I didn’t give this a 0 was because there were one funny joke in the movie.… Expand
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AWESOM-0Apr 14, 2020
Definitely has some funny parts and it’s overall entertaining. It’s like wonder years meets South Park.
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Stream2BigScreeJan 28, 2020
Good Boys, Gone Bad

The Stream: A predictable, raunchy comedy aimed at tweens. The Big Screen: Nevertheless, some big, unexpected laughs and nice chemistry between the main leads The Final Bill: The tweens the movie is about may get a kickGood Boys, Gone Bad

The Stream: A predictable, raunchy comedy aimed at tweens.

The Big Screen: Nevertheless, some big, unexpected laughs and nice chemistry between the main leads

The Final Bill: The tweens the movie is about may get a kick out of it. Everyone else can skip the theater for this one.

-Trip Fontaine

If teen comedies are to be believed, there comes a time in every young man’s life where he and a group of his dutiful pals must run amok for a day or night, getting up to all kinds of shenanigans for the sake of maybe a little attention from his dream girl. McLovin and his friends did it. The American-Pie-guys had a bet that consumed prom night. Ferris took a famous day off. I guess this trope has trickled down to the tween-set. Good Boys has the 12-year-old, newly-minted 6th graders doing it. They are desperate to be cool, while both trying to find their place in middle school and hold on to who they’ve always been. It’s a pretty standard, raunchy R-rated are romp with big laughs but ultimately a predictable plot.

The Beanbag Boys are the titular Good Boys, played by Jacob Tremblay, Keith L. Williams and Brady Noon. They are a group a friends, who were pretty nerdy but always supportive of each other; and, now, the transition to middle school leads to questions of whether these BFF are really forever. The main plot though has the boys running from the villainous older neighbor girl and her friend trying to get their drugs, replacing a broken drone, and all with the goal of going to a kissing party at the coolest 6th grader’s home. Some very funny stuff happens throughout. Why is it so funny when people get hurt? Dislocated arms, paintballs to the nether regions, etc. There’s also a running joke involving sex toys. You have to see to believe.

The lead young actors are good. They hit all the notes that are supposed to be there. Tremblay, who was such a revelation in Room, shows that he has some comedic chops. Williams perfectly plays the most rule-abiding kid dealing with some family troubles. When the inevitable moral of the story comes around, the emotional climax feels earned. The problem is that the movie is rated R in order to keep in the strong language and sex toy jokes, but the moral is more suited for a younger audience. As an adult, although I laughed a lot, I wondered why am I watching these 12-year-olds try to go to a kissing party. It’s like watching a 2-year-old discover the F-word. Sure, that’s funny for a bit, but it’s also completely inappropriate and a bad reflection on the parent.

Side note: Will Forte shows up as Jacob Tremblay’s dad. He, of course, is hilarious in his few minutes of screen time.

Ultimately, while Good Boys is funny, you’ve probably seen it before; and therefore, it’s not necessary to watch it in the theater. If you are 12 years old and you can get your older sibling to buy you a ticket, you’ll laugh your head off. For the rest of you, kick back one night when it’s streaming, get your beanbag, your boys or girls, a bowl of popcorn and chuckle at these shenanigans.… Expand
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thefolkesyFeb 23, 2020
this movie had some funny parts but a lot of parts tried to be funny but tragically weren't at lest to me i can see how some parts would be funny to other people though
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RobwinzApr 19, 2020
I feel like this movie's "Comedy" scenes don't really feel right for a comedy movie, though they just feel quite forced. That's until the second half of the movie, the second half has some funny scenes here and there but the first half didn'tI feel like this movie's "Comedy" scenes don't really feel right for a comedy movie, though they just feel quite forced. That's until the second half of the movie, the second half has some funny scenes here and there but the first half didn't make me laugh once. Also, what I can say for this movie as a positive is that there is some great cinematography during some of the fight scenes with the main characters of this movie. Overall, I'd say it's got it's moments as a comedy movie but I would honestly say it's not a good "Comedy" movie and it could be a bit better in some places.


I almost forgot to mention nearer to the end, I was pretty much vibin to the songs that they had in this movie.… Expand
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Dules_Apr 6, 2020
This movie was cringy from the first scene and didn’t improve, literally so bad don’t waste ur time
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geewahDec 26, 2020
Has some funny moments, but in the end comes across as a poor man's Superbad.
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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 11, 2021
Worst Movie Ever from 2019! This movie is abomination! cuss words in this movie! this movie is my least favorite movie from 2019 along with the remake of child´s play!
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alivemau5Mar 18, 2021
Superbad but with an even younger cast. The jokes just don't work when a 7 year old says it. Very cringy storyline that was hard to even finish.
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umrttlJan 22, 2023
Its got a couple funny moments but the movie ends up being like every other middle schooler movie. Kinda let down since I thought it'd be different but nah
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