Film Review – Eenie Meanie

An action comedy about a talented getaway driver pulled into a criminal situation that worsens by the moment. Surely 2017’s “Baby Driver” had some influence on the screenplay for “Eenie Meanie,” and likely helped to get the project into production. Shawn Simmons (a television writer making his directorial debut) isn’t quite as flashy a filmmaker as Edgar Wright, but he finds periodic rhythm for the picture, which examines a few points of pressure on a young woman who’s endured a troubled upbringing, trying to find peace while new challenges in life and love come to disrupt everything. “Eenie Meanie” submits a formulaic descent into crime world happenings and heist planning, and dramatic consistency isn’t always there. Simmons ultimately wants something a little more sincere out of the endeavor, which isn’t easy to achieve, but the feature finds periodic clarity in the world of stunts and the understanding of broken hearts. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com