Bad Guys
Bad Guys

Bad Guys

2000Movie96 minEnglish

Two undercover cops accidentally find themselves in the middle of a small-town bank robbery.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: Peter CattaneoGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A group of petty criminals in London, disillusioned with their mundane lives and aiming for a bigger score, decide to pull off a daring heist. Their target is a shipment of valuable diamonds, but their amateurish planning and inherent distrust in each other lead to a series of comedic mishaps and betrayals. As they navigate the complexities of the job, they find themselves in increasingly absurd situations, testing the bonds of their so-called 'friendship'.

Critical Reception

The film was met with mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its comedic elements and the performances of its ensemble cast. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the character development lacking. Audiences generally enjoyed the lighthearted crime caper, appreciating its witty dialogue and humorous execution of a heist gone wrong.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its quirky humor and likable rogues.
  • Some found the plot to be derivative of other heist comedies.
  • Performances from the ensemble cast were generally well-received.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Bad Guys' to be an entertaining and funny film, with many highlighting the performances and the amusing situations the characters find themselves in. Some viewers noted that while enjoyable, it didn't break much new ground in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious crime drama before the script was rewritten to incorporate more comedic elements.

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