‘Eenie Meanie’ review: Slick tires, shaky script, and Samara Weaving in the driver’s seat

Released August 22, 2025 on Hulu (and Disney+ internationally), Eenie Meanie marks the feature directorial debut of Shawn Simmons, known for writing on The Continental and Wayne.

Produced by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick—the creative duo behind Deadpool—the film features an ensemble including Samara Weaving, Karl Glusman, Andy Garcia, Randall Park, Marshawn Lynch, Steve Zahn, Jermaine Fowler, and others. With a reported budget of $50 million, its juxtaposition of scale and streaming release raises curious eyebrows.

Plot & premise

Edie (Samara Weaving), once a teenage getaway driver nicknamed “Eenie Meanie,” has reformed—enrolled in college and working at a bank. Her shaky ex, John (Karl Glusman), pulls her back into the fray when he lands in trouble with mob boss Nico (Andy Garcia). In typical fashion, Edie must undertake one last job: stealing a prize-laden car from a casino to save John’s life—all while hiding a shocking personal revelation.

What critics are saying

The Guardian delivers a stake-in-the-ground verdict. The film feels like “a mildly diverting yet strangely dated caper, a watered‑down Tarantino rip‑off without a soul of its own.” It details how despite occasional sharp surprises in the first act, “the journey ahead becomes a little too obvious”; ultimately, the movie leaves us “with an endnote of unearned sentimentality.”

TheWrap praises the commitment of the leads, highlighting “a relationship movie, a talky and quippy film about people who love each other but haven’t figured out that love doesn’t solve all problems.” They note one standout chase sequence but lament the underutilized potential of the heist setup.

From Heaven of Horror, the verdict is blunt but fair: “It could have been better, but it’s still fun for a Friday night.”

LaughingPlace (2/5) and /Film (7/10) point out tonal inconsistency: the movie strives for Tarantino-style buzz but lands unevenly. While the film’s premise has promise, the structure “feels uneven and unfocused,” and while Weaving “brings charisma and conviction,” the story “rarely matches her commitment.”

The AU Review (3.5/5) applauds its “slick, 70s-inspired revenge flick” vibe. Praising its grounded stunt work, it quoted “Eenie Meanie thrives as the action spectacle it is.”

Micropsia sees it as “flashy, fun, forgettable,” leaning into B‑movie tropes with proud commitment but little lasting substance.

Should you stream it?

If you’re a fan of Samara Weaving (and honestly, who isn’t these days?) or simply looking for an adrenaline-fueled, neon-lit ride on a Friday night, Eenie Meanie delivers just enough horsepower to keep your attention. Just don’t expect a genre classic—or even a particularly coherent heist.