Bad Guys

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"The Only Thing Left To Survive...Is Each Other"
  • 2008
  • 1 hr 34 min
  • 4.1  (212)

Bad Guys is a crime-drama movie released in 2008. The movie revolves around a group of four criminals, who come together to execute a big heist. The group is led by the ruthless and experienced criminal Damien (Sherman Augustus). He assembles a crew consisting of his old friends and partners in crime, Luther (Lee Barron), Mike (Jerry Foster), and Gully (Ryan Hartwig).

The story begins with Damien getting released from prison after serving a long sentence. He discovers that his old crew is in deep trouble with the law and are struggling to make ends meet. Damien, being the leader he is, decides that he can fix everything by planning and executing a big heist. The crew agrees to Damien's plan, and they start their preparations.

As the crew prepares for the heist, we learn about some of their personal stories. We see Damien's relationship with his wife and daughter, which is strained due to his criminal lifestyle. We also see Luther, who is trying to start a new life with his pregnant girlfriend, but has to resort to his old ways due to financial troubles. Mike is shown to be an expert in explosives and is deeply in debt due to his gambling addiction. Lastly, Gully is a young and inexperienced member of the crew, who wants to prove his worth to the others.

The heist itself is the highlight of the movie. The crew's target is a high-security warehouse belonging to a notorious drug lord. The plan is intricate and almost foolproof, but things start to go wrong as soon as they reach the warehouse. Without spoiling anything, I can say that the heist scene is shot brilliantly, and the tension is palpable.

After the heist, things start to unravel for the crew. The authorities start to investigate the robbery, and the drug lord they robbed is out for revenge. The crew members start to turn on each other, and alliances are tested. The second half of the movie is all about the consequences of the heist and how it affects the lives of the crew members.

Bad Guys is an intense and engaging crime-drama movie. The director, Rick Jacobson, has done an excellent job of balancing the action scenes with the personal stories of the characters. The movie is shot beautifully, and the performances of the actors are top-notch. Sherman Augustus, as Damien, steals the show with his commanding presence and brutal intensity. The other actors also give credible performances and make their characters relatable.

The movie does have some flaws, though. The pacing is a bit slow in the first half, and some of the dialogue feels contrived. The plot can also feel predictable at certain points, especially for fans of the genre. However, these minor issues are more than compensated by the movie's strengths.

In conclusion, Bad Guys is a must-watch movie for fans of crime-drama genre. It has all the elements of a classic heist movie, but with a more personal touch. The performances are impressive, and the story is engaging. However, even if you are not a fan of the genre, you can still appreciate the movie's craftsmanship and cinema-tography. So, go ahead and give it a watch.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2008
  • Runtime
    1 hr 34 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.1  (212)