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Eenie Meanie’ Debuts on Hulu and Disney+ With Praise for Weaving, Scrutiny for the Script

Early reviews spotlight Samara Weaving’s turn, with criticism centering on the screenplay’s uneven tone.

Karl Glusman, left, and Samara Weaving give magnetic lead performances in the car-chase heist movie “Eenie Meanie.” 
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Former Oakland Raiders star Marshawn Lynch, left, brings charisma to his role as a getaway driver alongside Samara Weaving in “Eenie Meanie.” 

Overview

  • Shawn Simmons’ feature debut is now streaming, premiering August 22 on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ in international markets.
  • The heist thriller follows Edie, a former getaway driver pulled back into crime to protect her volatile ex, with car-chase set pieces emphasized in coverage.
  • Critics frequently commend Weaving’s performance and the practical driving sequences, while noting derivative elements and shifts in tone that undercut momentum.
  • The film was shot on location in Cleveland, Toledo and Sandusky, using working‑class and industrial backdrops as part of its Rust Belt setting.
  • Produced by 20th Century Studios with a reported roughly $50 million budget, the R‑rated, 1:46 film underscores the studio trend of mid-budget action titles going direct to streaming.