Plot
Edie, a former teenage getaway driver, is dragged back into her unsavory past when a former employer offers her a chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend.
To save her ex-boyfriend who fell foul of an old crime boss, she agrees to be the getaway driver for a casino heist. However, over time, she eventually realizes that her ex-boyfriend cannot change and decides to take matters into her own hands.
Production
In September 2021, it was announced that 20th Century Studios acquired the rights to an untitled thriller written by Wayne creator Shawn Simmons, with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick producing. [4] In July 2023, it was announced that the film was titled Eenie Meanie, with Simmons as director and Samara Weaving attached to star. [5] In March 2024, Karl Glusman joined the film. [6] Kyanna Simon and Randall Park joined in April 2024. [7] The next month, Andy Garcia, Jermaine Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Chris Bauer, Steve Zahn, and Mike O'Malley joined the cast. [8]
Filming began by April 24, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio, under the working title Stickshift and with Tim Ives as cinematographer. [9] [10] Filming also took place in Lakewood and Toledo, with the Hollywood Casino being used as a location; shooting caused detours for the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority 10L and 14 bus routes. [11] [12] [2] It wrapped up on June 29. [13]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 44% of 41 critics' reviews are positive. [15] Metacritic , which uses a weighted average , assigned the film a score of 47 out of 100, based on 10 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews. [16]
John Nugent of Empire gave Eenie Meanie 4 out of 5 stars, calling it a "rollicking crime comedy with enough punchy jokes and exhilarating action" that deserves a wider audience due to its energetic direction and vibrant humor. [17] Ben Gibbons of Screen Rant rated the film 7/10, praising it as a thrilling and engaging action dramedy that expertly blends genres and delivers a coherent, gripping story, highlighting Samara Weaving's strong performance and the film's ability to balance emotion with high-energy action. [18] Bill Bria of /Film also rated it 7/10, believing the film successfully merges thrilling action with a nuanced exploration of morality while showcasing Weaving's standout performance. [19]
Carla Meyer of San Francisco Chronicle considered Eenie Meanie an enjoyable heist film that offers "mindless fun" with strong performances and authentic action, despite its derivative elements and a late tonal shift that undermines its initial charm. [20] William Bibbiani of TheWrap similarly praised the film for its "snappy dialogue, cool car chase, and great cast", but noted that it ultimately lacks memorability and could benefit from more dynamic action sequences. [21] Benjamin Lee at The Guardian gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and described the film as "a bumpy road" for audiences, feeling it is out of place in its streaming context; while it showcases effective action and Weaving's lead performance, it ultimately lacks originality and emotional depth in Shawn Simmons's screenplay. [3]
Natalie Winkelman of The New York Times found Eenie Meanie to be a chaotic heist film filled with "cheap thrills and tawdry action", struggling to balance self-awareness with serious melodrama. [1] Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com gave the film 1 out of 4 stars, criticizing it for its "lack of identity and almost zero organic tension", describing it as a heavy rip-off of Quentin Tarantino and Edgar Wright 's films, with no "thrills, stakes, or characters to care about". [22] Brianna Zigler of The A.V. Club described the film as a watchable yet frustrating heist drama in her C- review, deeming it ultimately condescending to its female lead for reinforcing regressive themes about women being defined by their relationships with men. [23]
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