George Clooney and Brad Pitt’s New $200M Movie “Wolfs” Flops, Critics Slam

George Clooney and Brad Pitt’s latest buddy-cop movie has faced harsh criticism, labeled by some as a one-star debacle and an ‘unbearable comedy.’ Titled “Wolfs,” this $200 million Apple TV+ film, set to hit theaters on September 20, revolves around the Ocean’s Eleven duo. The plot forces them to collaborate begrudgingly after a tough-on-crime district attorney wakes up with a dead 20-something girl with whom she had a one-night stand.

Despite its hefty budget, making it the most expensive streaming film to date, critics argue that “Wolfs” is a letdown. IGN’s Siddhant Adlakha described it as nothing more than a ‘slick student film from a rich teen who’s subsisted on a media diet of early Guy Ritchie.’ Similarly, Xan Brooks from The Guardian remarked that the joke might be on director Jon Watts, equating the film to the meme of two Spider-Mans pointing at each other, a nod to Watts’ success with the Spider-Man trilogy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Robbie Collin from The Telegraph didn’t hold back either, calling the film ‘messy.’ Collin sarcastically noted that George Clooney might validate Quentin Tarantino’s reluctance to call him a movie star if he continues making films like this.

Additional criticism came from Barry Levitt of the Daily Beast, who pointed out that the movie’s repetitive jokes revolve around the characters’ mutual disdain for working together. Levitt likened watching “Wolfs” to the monotonous irritation of kids repeatedly asking, “Are we there yet?” He added that Clooney and Pitt delivered “auto-piloted performances,” driven by their lucrative $35 million paychecks rather than passion for their roles.

The movie, which premiered in Venice, stumbled quickly with critics lamenting its early and frequent flaws. Adlakha highlighted that the film’s failure stems from Watts’ reliance on Clooney’s and Pitt’s star power to carry an otherwise lackluster plot with a ‘half-baked script’ that lacks humor and heart.

In some scenes, such as Clooney’s joints cracking or Pitt groaning while bending over, critics saw potential for a sweet subplot about aging, but felt it never developed fully. This comedic attempt was seen as the closest the movie got to a solid running gag, but ultimately did not land.

Adlakha noted that the more the film drags on, the more it feels like an insult to viewers. Collin went further by suggesting that “Wolfs” fits the mold of streaming service content: easily watchable yet ultimately forgettable. He criticized it as part of a trend where streaming platforms create lightweight action comedies featuring big names to add glamor to their digital brand.

In the end, Collin harshly conveyed his disappointment, suggesting that these productions might not be meant for actual viewing. Instead, he likened them to cardboard bookshelves in show homes, implying they are more about appearances than substance.

“Wolfs” thus joins the list of films where high-profile actors and enormous budgets could not save it from being perceived as a cinematic flaw.

Source: Dailymail.com