Who's a Good Boy?
Who's a Good Boy?

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Who's a Good Boy?

2022
Movie
95 min
Spanish

Chema has a mission: to date Claudia, the attractive new girl at his school, and lose his virginity. Can he fulfill his dream before graduating?

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users84%
Director: Jordan PeeleGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

Siblings OJ and Emerald Haywood run a horse ranch in California and witness a mysterious, threatening phenomenon on their property. As they attempt to capture evidence of this unexplained event on film, they become embroiled in a high-stakes effort to gain fame and fortune.

Critical Reception

The film received widespread critical acclaim, with praise directed at its inventive concept, striking visuals, Peele's direction, and the performances, particularly from Kaluuya and Yeun. Some critics noted that its thematic ambitions occasionally outpaced its narrative clarity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and thematically rich, offering a unique take on the spectacle and exploitation of nature.

  • A masterclass in tension and atmosphere, though some found the narrative ambitious.

  • The performances are compelling, especially from the lead actors, grounding the otherworldly events.

Google audience: Audiences largely praised the film's originality, suspenseful atmosphere, and thought-provoking themes. Many appreciated the blend of horror and sci-fi elements, though a portion of viewers found the plot somewhat convoluted at times.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay at the 95th Academy Awards. Received numerous other nominations and wins from critics' circles and industry guilds.

Fun Fact

The menacing extraterrestrial entity, known as 'Jean Jacket', was designed to evoke a sense of awe and terror, drawing inspiration from ancient biblical depictions of divine beings and the raw power of nature.

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