
Bad Guys, The
PG, 2022, Universal Pictures
Director:
Pierre Perifel
Starring:
Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina, Craig Robinson, Marc Maron
Plot:
Several reformed yet misunderstood criminal animals attempt to become good, with some disastrous results along the way.
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Reforming a villain
Themes: Change, Conversion, Encouragement, Honesty, Judging, Salvation, Self-Image
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Wolf learns being good feels good
Themes: Conscience, Good vs Evil, Helping Others, Righteousness, Sin, Transformation
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Escape plan fails because of minor detail
Themes: Embarrassment, Expectations, Failure, Mistakes, Planning
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Villains attempt to do a good deed
Themes: Confusion, Fighting the Flesh, Good vs Evil, Helping Others, Perspective
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Governor decides to give bad guys a second chance
Themes: Being Lost, Change, Redemption, Salvation, Second Chance
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Professor tries to teach villains to be good
Themes: Change, Conscience, Fighting the Flesh, Holy Spirit, Self-Control
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Kitten learns to trust wolf, despite appearance
Themes: Appearances, Mistrust, Outward Appearance, Trust
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Conscience changes thief into good guy
Themes: Conscience, Conversion, Holy Spirit
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Hardened criminal performs selfless act
Themes: Helping Others, Redemption, Repentance, Righteousness, Self-Sacrifice
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Criminals turn themselves in to police
Themes: Conversion, Redemption, Repentance