Why THE BAD GUYS Director Chose to Include Biblical Values in His Movie
By Jessilyn Lancaster, Managing Editor
Animator Pierre Perifel took his turn in the director’s chair for the family-friendly heist movie, THE BAD GUYS and wanted to make sure the movie was something his children would appreciate.
THE BAD GUYS is about classic animal villains — Wolf, Snake, Shark, Tarantula, and Piranha — who team up together for a life of crime. However, when they’re given the opportunity to choose good instead of evil, they begin to see how rewarding it is to do the right thing. The movie incorporates very strong biblical values, paraphrases Scripture, and even references the Good Samaritan.
Redemption, self-sacrifice and calling out the good in others are “values that I want my children to grow up with,” Perifel tells Movieguide®.
“I think these guys were on the receiving end of [judgment], not having had the chance to be anything else then be the the villains of every story. I think that message is incredibly important to pass on to younger generations,” he said.
“Of course, it’s light hearted, it’s a comedy, it’s an action film, but I think [the values] still comes clearly throughout the film. Children get that, and reinforcing such positive messages with a fun story to watch is always a great way to inspire younger generations to be better people.”
THE BAD GUYS’ cast also praised the redemptive message of the movie.
“I’m a big believer that if we don’t give people second chances, our lives are going to be very sad,” actress Lilly Singh tells Movieguide®. “Human beings make mistakes, and they should be allowed redemption, and we should not remove that opportunity for people just because it’s easier to categorize people that way.”
Actor Marc Maron added, “Just to be selfless is a choice. I think some parts of the movie really explores the idea that that can feel good. I think that some kids need to know that being selfless or sharing actually is a good feeling.”
THE BAD GUYS will debut in theaters on April 22. Check back to movieguide.org later this week for the full review.
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