150 Word Review: 'They Cloned Tyrone' (2024)
150 Word Review: 'They Cloned Tyrone' (2024)
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Juel Taylor's first movie, They Cloned Tyrone, is a relaxed comedy mystery that cleverly explores racial stereotypes and government conspiracies while respectfully borrowing director Boots Riley's hip sense of political satire and Jordan Peele's sci-fi-themed social commentary. Taylor adds his own visual and tonal flourishes. He's a quirky but grounded director.
It would be a shame to give more away, but if you want a clue about the plot, look at the movie's title.
Taylor also has a knack for directing famous actors. This debut stars John Boyega, Jamie Foxx, and Teyonah Parris, a powerhouse trio. They are hilarious as cartoonish, almost robotic caricatures—a drug dealer, a pimp, and a sex worker, respectively—who suddenly become self-aware. Boyega brings gravitas and humanity to his role. He's the first to ask: who am I? The answer is over-the-top wild. Foxx is 100% Foxx. Parris is a riot, vulnerable, and pugnacious.