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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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