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Margaret (Amy Ryan) is the city DA with a problem. She brought a non-prostitute (Austin Abrams) back to her hotel room and he apparently died. She calls a special number for a fixer (George Clooney). It turns out that the hotel manager had also called in her cleaner (Brad Pitt).

This is some fun with a crime thriller. The meat and potatoes of this is watching Clooney and Pitt playing off of each other. While it's fun, they've done this before and this is old hat for the guys. I would have liked to keep Amy Ryan around, but they do replace her with an Austin Abrams. There is a really fun chase in the middle. For most of the movie, I am trying to figure out the situation like Clooney. In the end, my problem is that I don't understand the whole scheme. The boys seem to yadayada the thing whether we understand it or not. I am not convinced by it. This is nevertheless some good light fun, but it won't be remembered as anything in the future.

Currently, this movie--after being out for about 3 weeks--sits at a 6.2/10 on here. That's not unfair. I think if you see it while in a good mood, you might give it a 7 and if you see it while in a bad mood, you might give it a 6 (that might tell you what mood I was in when I watched it).

The story is that this somewhat older and wealthy lady at an ultra expensive hotel ends up with a dead young man. She calls for help, and a hitman type character (played by Clooney) shows up. But, a little later and out of nowhere, another hitman-like character (played by Pitt) shows up as well. It turns out that the hotel had a camera and does not want the bad publicity, so they had sent in their own guy to clean up this "mess." I'm not giving away anything here because this is shown very early in the movie. The two hitman-like characters do not like each other but they have to work with each other for reasons the movie will reveal to you.

Let's look at two different aspects of this movie: its comedy and action. First, as to the comedy, there are not moments where you will laugh out loud unless you are super young or just don't watch very many movies at all. Having said that, there are moments throughout the entire movie that will make you smile and almost laugh. That's something. The comedy stems in large part from the two main character (again, Clooney and Pitt) not liking each other.

As for the action, there isn't a ton of it--this isn't like the John Wick movies--but there is some. I don't think it's more than 10 minutes of action and I'm basing that only on feeling. The action itself is fairly decent quality but nothing that you'll remember 2 days after watching this movie.

So this is a hitman comedy that won't cause you to laugh out loud, but will still have a degree of funny in it. It has some action of reasonable quality and has a simple and interesting story. You'll be entertained--there's no doubt about that--but one month after watching this movie--if not 2 or 3 weeks--you won't ever remember having watched it. But it would be wrong to call it a "cash-grab" type of movie. Some thought was definitely put into it, even if there's nothing ultra original in the entire movie.

Having said all of that, for a movie with big names like Clooney and Pitt, we have to expect more.

Make no mistake, without one or both stars the movie most likely, would have been an endurance test. But they're stars for a reason and there never ending banter made us laugh or chuckle quite a bit. Engaging movie that never pretends to be more than it is. We weren't bored for one second watching the two guys give surprising and disapproving looks at one another throughout the movie. Ryan albeit the small role she has is also fun to watch. The kid while being a good actor is a stretch as any woman immediately wanting to bed such a scrawny looking guy, even a middle aged one. Don't look for a movie with some depth; just one that is fun and has engaging stars that are increasingly hard to find.

"Wolfs" on Apple TV+ is an intriguing yet uneven experience. The film blends suspense and drama, offering a unique take on the genre with solid performances, especially from the lead actors. The cinematography is visually striking, capturing the moody and tense atmosphere that fits the tone of the story. However, the pacing feels off at times-certain scenes linger too long, while others feel rushed, leaving some plot points underdeveloped. The film's strengths lie in its character dynamics and emotional depth, but it doesn't fully deliver on its potential. Overall, it's an entertaining watch but falls just short of greatness. I'd give it a solid 7/10.

Given the cast and the concept I expected more... it is an okay film there is nothing wrong with it. At times the interaction between the two Wolfs is interesting and engaging. It has a good character arc and development. The pacing feels a little off, the action sequences are too fast and the plot moments are too slow. I think there should have been more "Tarantino" style moments between the Pitt and Clooney but overall it's fine.

It's a bit of a cliche now but I believe this would have worked much better as a limited series. The characters feel superficial and it lacks any real tension or suspense.

It's worth a watch on the basis that it's an original idea but don't expect too much.

Seeing George Clooney and Brad Pitt reunite in a movie was a genuine delight. They both play professional fixers forced to work together despite being lone wolves. Both of them continue to have wonderful chemistry, which leads to a relatively entertaining buddy cop sort of movie.

However, the story is very straightforward and has all the expected tropes in these types of stories. The comedy isn't laugh-out-loud funny but can give you a slight smile. When there are action scenes, in which there is very little off, it is serviceable at most.

It is a bit of a shame that with 2 huge stars, all they made was a generic and not-very-memorable movie. Nevertheless, it was still quite enjoyable to watch for a streaming movie.

I've seen a lot of negative reviews on here in regards to this movie and I can't for the life of me see why, it was very well paced, had a bit of humour when required and the actors did really well with the material they had, always enjoy Pitt and Clooney together and that again works brilliantly here, the broody Clooney plays off the slightly more humorous carefree Pitt rather well, I hope they do another one in the future or at least another movie together because their chemistry together is always fantastic, Apple TV on the whole get very little wrong and this is another success story, a high 8/10.

So after John Watts wrapped up his Spider-Man trilogy with Tom Holland, this is his first big picture.

I give it a C+.

If you enjoy Clooney and Pitt and their easy on screen chemistry, you'll enjoy this.

I can count on two hands how many of Pitt's and Clooney's films (total for both) that are good to great. In many of their films they are serviceable, playing versions of themselves. It's the "I'm cool" snappy patter, and suave, debonair style that infused the Oceans films (but definitely not 8). That's this movie.

It's also a loosely structured remake of Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, right down to the last scene.

The set pieces (chases, gun battles) go on too long.

Too much of a good thing it's definitely too much here.

There are also many plot devices you have to swallow to allow the story to move forward. Not good.

The comedy shtick of two fixers/mechanics/cleaners who are not only carbon copies of each other, but also working for the same guy, gets a little thin. So does the odd sentimentality with the nerdy bagman that the two killers get caught up with. It started to remind me of The Fall Guy. Good actors in a just "okay" film. But that's fine, I guess.

However, the bromance and easy coexistence these two actors have isn't hard to watch, but I wish there had been more revelatory scenes as to their background and training.

But...I'm not sorry I watched it.

Imagine you like lemon pie. The lemon is just one ingredient. By itself it's not the pie. In the Ocean films Clooney and Pitt had this great repartee that spiced the movie. But it was only one aspect. Wolfs takes the repartee and fills the film. After a while it becomes tiresome, then boring. The plot is convoluted and held together with chases and shot-outs. The supporting character "kid" is annoying because he provides exposition bogged down with irrelevance. That's suppose to be amusing, yet it's annoying and only adds to irritation to boredom. A third of the way through i became distracted. At the half way point i didn't care anymore and wished i was watching something else.

The movie itself is decent enough.

George and Brad make it very watchable. If these two heavyweights were not in it and it was two average actors it would be nothing special.

But Clooney and Pitt are quality and their comedic skills are not to be underestimated. Well done to both of them. I first saw them together in Burn Without Reading. Also a good film. They work very well together and their chemistry is great. I look forward to seeing them working together again hopefully.

I would recommend seeing the film. It's definitely worth watching. Especially for the performances of the two excellent leading actors.

This movie has zero idea what it wants to be. Is it a thriller, a comedy? It's neither. It's really nothing but Brad Pitt and Clooney acting together in some of the most boring and drawn out scenes you could ever imagine.

There's no characters to root for, there's really no chemistry, the plot is so basic and drawn out I'm pretty surprised it even got into production. They try to be all secretive with the 2 characters and who they are, etc but it just hurts the movie because there's no character development.

By the end you just want it to end so you can move on with your life. I don't know....just a bad film. I can't even give it a 5. 4.7/10.

Neither the movie nor the characters.

Clooney and Pitt both rely too heavily on their signature methods, but while Clooney is channeling a more serious version of his O Brother act, Pitt seemed to be in Joey Tribiani mode. Clooney's wolf had a few skills on display while Pitt's never showed why he would be considered good at anything.

Watched this movie with a friend and after the movie ended neither of us had anything to say. Couldn't even manage a shrug. Can't believe Apple has already approved a sequel. They desperately need to get Soderbergh to direct that one. The movie looked good but it was saddled with a mediocre film school script and cut by a bored editor.

The film took me by surprise, wondering why it wasn't marketed well enough in my region.

Both Clooney and Pitt immediately draw you in any of their works, and the cinematography and soundtrack of the film complements to their machismo very well. The colour grading is pleasing as well. It is definitely one of the films that gets made once in a while but has good rewatch-ability during the don't-have-anything-else-to-watch weekend nights.

Without spoiling anything, the film did very well to keep the suspense of the script till the very end. The Kid, Austin Abrams has a very funny monologue, and his character contrasts that of the two leads' very well.

Writer/Director Jon Watts' "Wolfs" is a by-the-numbers caper flick. Even so, I caught myself smiling from time to time while observing the goings-on.

The film opens with a woman's screams. Turns out, she's a District Attorney in an opulent hotel suite. There's smashed furniture all around her and an inert male body on the floor. She makes a call and George Clooney arrives to make it all go away. He's a "cleaner" or "fixer" who specializes in helping the problems of the wealthy and well-connected magically disappear. Early on, Clooney informs her that "there's nobody who can do what I do." But moments later, there's a knock at the door. Brad Pitt has arrived to provide the same "cleaning" service, because the owner of the hotel (a voiceover by Frances McDormand) has seen everything on a hidden camera.

After initial introductions, there's plenty to keep the moviegoer occupied: bricks of cocaine (or perhaps some other "magic drug"), Albanian mobsters and a 20something slacker literally running around New York City in his underwear. You know, the usual.

Several elements make this film a pleasure. First, Pitt and Clooney recapture the magic of their numerically identified "Oceans" series. They banter. They grumble. With stylish feigned indifference, they try to one-up each other. But each also appears increasingly desperate for his counterpart's approval. Because they are both in their sixties, they grunt when they bend over to pick up bodies or other heavy objects. They share a touching scene involving a bottle of Advil.

Composer Theodore Schapiro's ("The Devil Wears Prada") music is another plus, underscoring the proceedings with a jazz-inflected, irresistible sense of cool. (Think understated "Get Shorty" soundtrack.) By the time we hear snippets from Sade's "Smooth Operator," we've realized the music here is a star in its own right.

There's a very strong supporting cast. Amy Ryan's District Attorney is compellingly distraught. Austin Abrams (Kid) is equal parts goofy and insightful. At one point, he eyes Pitt and Clooney and says, "You're basically the same guy." Poorna Jagannathan ("Never Have I Ever") and Richard Kind are marvelous. In an admirable dramatic stretch, Croatian actor Zlatko Buric is believable as an Albanian mobster.

The most redeeming part of the film is that Clooney and Pitt seem entirely comfortable exploring the boundaries, and perhaps the expiration date, of their long-running roles as macho male action stars. As they preen to impress each other, both appear entirely self-aware. On another level, they also seem to enjoy poking and prodding their own public personas.

This film is recommended for action fans, with one stipulation. In return for this endorsement, Pitt and Clooney must agree to take time out of their busy schedules to stage an intervention with Liam Neeson and explain that "action hero" and "septuagenarian" should not appear in the same sentence.

I had so much fun watching this movie. The subtle humor is great and made me laugh out loud throughout the whole movie. The pacing is somewhat on the slower side, so if you are used to fast and action-packed entertainment you might get frustrated at the pace. Additionally you might miss some of the subtlety of the movie. I personally liked the pace, but then again I rarely watch action movies. Clooney and Pitt really have fabulous chemistry together. I enjoyed every scene with them together. I really don't understand how there are so many low reviews. I found the film humorous, engaging, and great fun.

Two sexy grandfathers pull the whole movie on themselves.

It's strange, because this is not a comedy, but almost the entire first half of the film is full of funny episodes.

The acting duo is simply amazing and this is a big plus of the film. It does not bother to monitor their interaction with all kinds of jokes and games.

Otherwise, it is an absolutely passing film that will not be able to surprise with the intricacies of the plot or fights with chases.

Although the ending can be highlighted. Reminded of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

Do not miss this job if you are a fan of these actors. Who knows when they'll star in something like this or even something better?

I'm still digesting a film that feels like an excellent character movie that indulged two power houses.

This is a great short story that allows Brad Pitt and George Clooney to just be the good friends that work really well together to have fun together.

They have a lot of great moments where the natural banter of two of this generations best actors shine. The director allowed them to flex their strengths, and gave them the opportunity to do it.

They also have these great moments where nothing is said, but we all know them so well, we can almost hear what they're thinking. To me, this generated the most intriguing moments of the movie.

I was excited for this movie and it really didn't disappoint.

I finished "Wolfs" directed by Jon Watts featuring George Clooney & Brad Pitt. The chemistry between the two actors carried the movie to the credits, and that was the only thing that the film had going for it. Maybe the humor wasn't my particular brand of vodka, and I was sad that there weren't any nods to the Oceans trilogy.

It seemed like there was a lot of inside jokes that occurred off camera. I would give the film a rewatch if an extended directors cut, etc came out. However the plot line made sense, the introduction of each character was forced, and a lot of the premise of the back ground side stake holders wasn't rooted in any semblance of reality.

Two old men talk for two hours, with Clooney maintaining his signature cool demeanor and delivering a decent performance. However, the story drags on, and overall, it's just bad. The suspense falls flat, and the humor feels out of place. This could have been a serious, hard-hitting thriller filled with tension, but instead, it plays out like a parody.

The movie lacks the darkness, unpredictability, and raw edge that something like "The Penguin" captures so well. It quickly veers off course-after a solid first 25 minutes, it devolves into nonsense. The gangsters don't come across as menacing or evil; they lack the grit and menace you'd expect from this genre, making the whole experience feel disappointingly soft.

Ahhhh... Pitt & Clooney together again - all is right with the world! I remember now why I have watched and rewatched the entire Oceans 11-Oceans 13 series too many times to count - the amazing, brilliant and naturally down-to-earth chemistry between Brad Pitt and George Clooney... You can certainly tell that they're very good friends in life because you just cannot generate that kind of magic between two people... It's the familiarity that comes from years of working together, playing together, living life and having a ton of fun together... I could watch the two of them in anything and forever - and would love nothing more than for them to do a sequel to this film!! Oh, and the 'kid' from Euphoria was absolutely hilarious and perfect as well!!

In Wolfs, Brad Pitt and George Clooney reunite for a comedic crime caper that balances laughter and clever storytelling like a high-wire act. Their chemistry is absolutely electric, sparking humor that feels both fresh and nostalgic, reminiscent of their iconic pairing. Jon Watts directs this film with finesse, wisely choosing to focus on character-driven comedy rather than relentless action-thankfully, we're spared yet another "who can punch harder" contest!

The supporting cast, while competent, doesn't quite steal the spotlight. They provide a solid backdrop, but this film is undeniably about our leading duo. As someone who hasn't yet ventured into the Ocean series, Wolfs has piqued my curiosity-if crime can be this much fun, count me in for the heist!

Ultimately, Wolfs is a joyride you won't want to miss, blending humor and hijinks in a way that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Whether you're a fan of crime comedies or just looking for a good laugh, this film is worth your time. So grab your popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride; it's a witty caper that will leave you smiling long after the credits roll!