A glowing review of Dreamworks' animated film, The Bad Guys, praises its unique animation style, well-developed characters, and engaging plot. The reviewer compares it favorably to Zootopia but highlights The Bad Guys' focus on friendship and character development over social commentary. Despite minor criticisms of underdeveloped world-building, the reviewer strongly recommends the film, emphasizing its humor, action sequences, and memorable soundtrack. The film cleverly subverts common animation tropes, such as the "fart joke," to enhance the narrative. The reviewer particularly appreciates the film's pacing and the strong emotional resonance of its character relationships.