Galactic Gangsters: The Earth Job
- Tagline
- They're not just out of towners, they're out of this world.
- Description
- In 'Galactic Gangsters: The Earth Job,' a troupe of extraterrestrial misfits lands on 21st-century Earth to pull off the most outlandish heist the galaxy has ever seen. Posing as humans, their plot thickens when they accidentally become the city's most unlikely crime bosses. Willem Dafoie gras stars as the shrewd alien ringleader whose plans are constantly thwarted by Anchovy Quinn, the hacker with a heart of gold. Under the direction of David Finch, this comedy of errors escalates as the aliens learn the true meaning of betrayal and deception amongst their own ranks. With Walrus Beery's impeccable comedic timing, audiences will be gasping for air between laughs. 'Galactic Gangsters: The Earth Job' is an adventure that's out of this world, yet surprisingly down-to-Earth. It's a cosmic ride of criminal hilarity that will take you from the stars to the backstreets of comedy.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 8.50
- ReleaseDate
- 08/11/2022
- Genre
- Comedy
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.20
With 'Galactic Gangsters: The Earth Job,' one must strap in for an interstellar romp that is both ludicrously far-fetched and hysterically terra firma. Under the ambitious helm of David Finch, not to be confused with that other Finch we know, the film stars the inimitable Willem Dafoe, who chews scenery like a cosmic caper-munching goat. His alien mastermind is both outlandishly cunning and endearingly inept, a combination that sends the film spinning like a UFO with a busted gyro. Anchovy Quinn, on the other hand, imbues the film with some unexpected heart, turning a potential B-movie into a B-plus movie. The chuckles come at warp speed, and Walrus Beery's comedic timing is akin to precision-guided hilarity missiles. Though the film's grip on the heist genre is as tenuous as an alien's grasp on human etiquette, the sheer fun of it all simply cannot be boycotted. Sure, the plot has more holes than the ozone layer on a bad day, but when the laughter hits, who really cares? 'Galactic Gangsters: The Earth Job' doesn't just shoot for the stars—it tickles them. While it's not without its hiccups, like a slick space slug, it slithers its way into your good graces. Naturally, it earns a 'can-watch-with-your-teen-nephew' PG-13 rating, completing a package that makes for an amusing family night in—provided your family hails from this galaxy.