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.
They Cloned Tyrone is one of the best deranged flicks (I mean it in the best possible way) that you can watch on Netflix. All the parties must ave had great fun doing this.