Wolfs, was released in 2024, is an action comedy flick that fronts American A-list actors George Clooney and Brad Pitt. The movie is directed and written by Jon Watts who is most recognized for his work within the MCU Spider Man trilogy. The plot involves two rival fixers who are compelled to work together on a job.
Synopsis
Wolfs is set in the New York City which is overwhelmed with hustle and bustle as the story revolves around two Clooney and Pitt professional fixers who like to work alone. The course of events begin to change when they are both hired separately to deal with the mess caused by a high ranking official. The ensuing night finds them coming together even though they might dislike each other. Merging humor, tension and unexpected friendship, the story starts rolling.
Cast & Crew- Director and Writer: Jon Watts- Producers: Dianne McGunigle, Grant Heslov, Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner- Cinematography: Larkin Seiple
Main Cast:
- George Clooney as Margaret’s Man
- Brad Pitt as Pam’s Man
- Amy Ryan as Margaret
- Austin Abrams as Kid
- Poorna Jagannathan as June
Production and Release- The filming locations for Wolfs were in New York City, and the filming began in early 2023, with the primary shooting getting started in early 2023. However, post the commencement, filming got interrupted due to industry protests but managed to complete the film within the stipulated year. The Venice International Film Festival witnessed the premiere screening of the film out of competition and on September 1, 2022, it also received acclaim and good reviews for its enacted performance and the witty jokes which resonated with the audiences.
Taking turn from the previous festival screening in France, Wolves only had a limited screening and theatrical release on September 27, 2024, and thereafter, post this release, it started streaming its show on Apple TV+ on September 27, 2024.
Critical Reception- Wolves has seen a mix blend of reviews with great reviews, however, on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film is rated 85 percent in the film indicating majority of the population views the film positively.
Metacritic cites a rating of 60 states circulated or average grading according to 51 critics reviews.
The aura between Clooney and Pitt is especially stunning as mentioned by critics.
Roger Ebert’s Glenn Kenny states that, “I can’t think of drier pleasures in cinema than hearing George Clooney and Brad Pitt exchanging smirks and wry pointed comments.”
Others, however, thought the film missed the frenetic energy that had characterized the previous two ideas done by the same stars. As Pete Vonder Haar of the Houston Press mentions of the film “Wolfs wants to be a Dad Movie but is not kinetic or funny or violent enough.”
Themes and analysis
Wolfs examines rivalry, cooperation, and the moral quandaries that come with professional practice. The story of the film looks at the situation in which two men who are gung-ho about their being able to work in isolation, are forced to confront their differences and in a very short time, seek consensus. This provides an opportunity for comedy and drama as the shades of trust and partnership are revealed.
Wolfs is a living tribute to the fact that George Clooney and Brad Pitt can be partners on the screen. The movie might not make a revolution in the world of action comedies, but it certainly is worth watching, thanks to the likability and chemistry of its male leads. For the admirers of Clooney and Pitt and viewers who enjoy the cleverly written character-centric stories, Wolfs serves as an excellent addition to the movie pattern of 2024.
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