Good Boys Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Three sixth-graders just want to learn how to kiss before a party, but end up accidentally becoming drug dealers and having a worse day than you at your first job.

🍿 Good Boys: Detailed Plot Synopsis

The Kissing Party Panic

Sixth-graders Max, Lucas, and Thor, known as the ‘Beanbag Boys,’ face typical pre-teen challenges. Max is invited to a ‘kissing party’ and is desperate to learn how to kiss. Lucas is dealing with his parents’ impending divorce, while Thor struggles with being bullied for his love of singing. They decide to use Max’s dad’s drone to spy on their teenage neighbor, Hannah, for kissing tips.

Drone Mishap and Stolen Drugs

Their spying plan backfires when the drone is destroyed. To make matters worse, while trying to retrieve the drone from Hannah’s house, they accidentally steal her ecstasy pills. Now they must replace the drone before Max’s dad finds out, and get rid of the drugs. This sets off a series of comedic misadventures as they skip school to fix their problems.

Escapades and Mall Chaos

The boys attempt to sell Lucas’s prized baseball card, then Thor’s dad’s sex doll, to get money for the drone. They accidentally give the drugs to a police officer who mistakes them for vitamins. Eventually, they locate Hannah and Lily at the mall, but the teens demand the ecstasy in exchange for the drone, leading to another chaotic scramble.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Max (Jacob Tremblay): A sixth-grader eager to learn how to kiss for an upcoming party, leading him and his friends into a series of misadventures.
• Lucas (Keith L. Williams): One of Max’s best friends, struggling with his parents’ impending divorce, who is loyal but prone to panic.
• Thor (Brady Noon): Another of Max’s close friends, trying to navigate bullying and embrace his love for singing despite societal pressures.
• Hannah (Molly Gordon): A teenage neighbor whose drone is stolen by the boys, leading her and her friend on a pursuit to retrieve it.
• Lily (Midori Francis): Hannah’s friend who accompanies her on the quest to get their stolen drone back from the boys.
• Soren (Izaac Wang): A popular student who hosts the kissing party and teases Thor about his interests.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Hannah: “This is what happens when you don’t respect women.” – Said after the boys’ antics cause problems, highlighting the teenage girls’ perspective.
• Lucas: “I respect women. My mom’s my best friend!” – Lucas’s response to Hannah accusing them of disrespect, showing his naivete and earnestness.
• Thor: “What about me?” – Thor seeking validation, illustrating his desire for inclusion and affirmation within the group.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $20,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $83,140,306
• Worldwide Gross: $111,173,598

💥 Good Boys Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so I went into this expecting a dumb comedy, but I was cracking up the whole time! The kids are hilarious and their reactions to everything are just perfect. The scene with the sex doll in the closet?! I almost choked laughing! It’s definitely not for the easily offended, but if you’re looking for a fun, mindless movie, this is it.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of raunchy comedies like Superbad”
  • “Viewers who enjoy coming-of-age stories with an edgy twist”
  • “Audiences looking for a laugh-out-loud movie experience”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Strong language”
  • “Sexual content”
  • “Drug references”
  • “Crude humor”

Professional Reviews

• Rolling Stone: “Good Boys manages to be both raunchy and genuinely sweet, a rare feat for a comedy. While the humor might not be for everyone, the heart of the film is undeniable, thanks to the talented young cast.
• The Hollywood Reporter: “The film delivers consistent laughs and is surprisingly well-paced. The young actors have great chemistry, making their misadventures all the more entertaining. While it might not break new ground, Good Boys is a solid comedy.
• Variety: “Good Boys is a serviceable comedy with some funny moments but the humor relies heavily on shock value. The premise is intriguing, but the execution is uneven.

Audience Reactions

The chemistry between the three main actors made the movie so fun to watch.: The film is hilarious and inappropriate in the best way.

The jokes are very crude and childish, which are delivered in the most entertaining way.: The movie is laugh-out-loud funny.

Overall Consensus: Good Boys is a raunchy comedy that, while not for everyone, delivers on laughs and provides a surprisingly heartfelt story about friendship and growing up.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The child actors were often given lines without context to elicit more natural reactions.”
• “Director Gene Stupnitsky and producer Lee Eisenberg intentionally avoided explaining the meanings of certain words to the child actors, telling them to ask their mothers instead.”
• “The film utilizes the innocence and ignorance of kids as its template for cheap punchlines”

🖥️ How to Watch Good Boys?

Good Boys is available for streaming on platforms such as Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu, where it can be rented or purchased. Check local listings for cable on-demand options. Physical copies (Blu-ray, DVD) can also be purchased from major retailers.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Good Boys, you might like these similar films:

• Superbad (2007): Shares the same raunchy, coming-of-age comedy style with teenagers in over-their-heads situations.
• Blockers (2018): A more recent teen comedy with outrageous situations and strong friendship themes.
• The Goonies (1985): Features a group of kids on an adventure, highlighting the bonds of friendship.

🛒 Good Boys Related Products

• Good Boys – Blu-ray: Own the hilarious misadventures of Max, Lucas, and Thor with this Blu-ray edition, featuring behind-the-scenes content and deleted scenes.
• Good Boys Movie Poster: Official movie poster featuring the main characters. Perfect for decorating a bedroom or home theater.
• Good Boys T-Shirt: Official ‘Good Boys’ T-Shirt with iconic logo from the movie. Available in multiple sizes for comfort and style.

🎧 Soundtrack

Good Boys features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Jungle Fever” – performed by Chakachas

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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Everything Wrong With Good Boys in 17 Minutes or Less

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The Boy – Movie Review

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