Wolfs often feels like one of those commercials where a high-profile actor pops up to play a version of a character they’re famous for—except this time, you get that for an entire feature-length film. The big stars in this case are George Clooney and Brad Pitt, doing an extended riff on their Ocean’s Eleven personas. The movie revolves around the pitch: two big stars, familiar roles, simple plot—perfect for effortless streaming escapism. By the halfway mark, you might find yourself wishing you were revisiting the films that truly defined these iconic characters instead.
The plot—or rather, the excuse to have Clooney and Pitt share the screen—has them playing seasoned cleaners reluctantly brought together to cover up the accidental death of a rich lawyer’s lover. While cleaning up the mess, they find drugs on the victim and realize someone’s going to come looking for it.
Nothing that happens in Wolfs will surprise anyone familiar with this kind of film. The story is basic, the execution even more so, and there’s not a single memorable action scene. Both Clooney and Pitt seem to coast through, giving performances that feel like they just showed up to set. That said, their natural chemistry remains fun to watch, even if the material isn’t pushing them. Their easy camaraderie provides a few bright spots, even as the film stumbles elsewhere.
The jokes fall flat (yes, they even pull the old “Is it 1, 2, 3, go? Or 1, 2, 3, then go?” routine), and the dramatic moments don’t land, with unconvincing emotional shifts and forced regrets. In the final three minutes, it feels like the movie is about to take a more interesting direction… and then it just ends. There’s a decent end-credits scene, though—small consolation.
Directed by Jon Watts, known for helming the Marvel Spider-Man films, Wolfs lacks the energy or inventiveness of his superhero outings. Ultimately, it’s the kind of movie you can put on in the background and miss chunks of without feeling like you’ve missed anything. If that’s what you’re after, you might enjoy it. Otherwise, it’s just a lazy echo of better movies.