Directed by Gene Stupnitsky, the movie “Good Boys” hit theatres on Aug. 16. The film follows the journey of three sixth-grade boys as they navigate middle school, popularity and doing what’s right. Photo Fair Use of Universal Pictures
The adventure comedy “Good Boys,” released on Aug. 16, is an amusing, lighthearted comedy that, while full of unrealistic situations, has relatable themes.
“Good Boys,” released on Aug. 16, is a laugh-inducing film about growing up, friendship and staying true to who you are in an R-rated adventure comedy directed by Gene Stupnitsky.
The movie stars Jacob Tremblay (Max), Keith L. Williams (Lucas) and Brady Noon (Thor), a trio of sixth-grade boys who refer to themselves as “The Beanbag Boys”.
The movie centers around the group’s goal to attend a “kissing party” held by the popular kids in their grade. None of the boys have kissed a girl, and Max has his eyes on Brixlee (Millie Davis).
The boys have obstacle after obstacle getting in the way of the party, resulting in an amusing day-long expedition that involves ditching school, running from teenage girls and evading an off-duty cop. The boys are all funny, dramatic and truly themselves.
“Good Boys” combines profanity, coming-of-age tropes and a hilariously accurate balance of sixth-grade innocence and obscenity for a truly hilarious watch. Their journey is unrealistic, yet the themes about friendship are universally relatable.
While this movie is about middle schoolers, it’s definitely not geared towards a young audience. “Good Boys,” is rated R, and for good reason. There are ongoing crude jokes and sexual references, although no actual nudity is shown. The boys use strong language and there are numerous instances of drug use.
Despite the somewhat raunchy elements, “Good Boys” has sentimental themes. The boys worry about staying true to themselves and losing each other as friends. The film manages to work in these sweet moments seamlessly with well-placed jokes and crude humor.
