Late To The Party - The Bad Guys

The Wait For It Podcast

We dive into DreamWorks' criminally underrated 2022 animated film "The Bad Guys," exploring why this stylish heist movie deserves more recognition alongside studio favorites.
• Based on the popular children's books by Aaron Blabey
• Features an impressive voice cast including Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Awkwafina, and Anthony Ramos
• Animation style heavily influenced by "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" with a blend of 2D aesthetics and 3D modeling
• Combines elements of classic heist films like "Ocean's Eleven" with family-friendly themes
• Perfect balance of humor for both kids and adults with sophisticated film references
• Strong box office performance ($250 million worldwide) and critical reception (88% on Rotten Tomatoes)
• Sequel coming in 2025, making this the perfect time to catch up
• Animation quality and stylistic choices prove DreamWorks is evolving and taking creative risks
Letterbox'd Synopsis: When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison.
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Chapters

1. Introduction to Wait For It Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Late to the Party: The Bad Guys (00:00:33)

3. Initial Reactions and Cast Overview (00:03:02)

4. Animation Style and Inspirations (00:06:25)

5. Character Designs and Appeal (00:12:39)

6. Villain Discussion and Marketing (00:15:43)

7. Reception and Personal Ratings (00:21:56)

8. More Like This Game (00:25:30)

9. Ranking Among DreamWorks Films (00:29:41)

10. Closing Thoughts and Outro (00:37:51)