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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.

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.