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The films center around technology, criminal activity, and friendship, with close friends stumbling into situations beyond their control due to unexpected fortune. Despite the drama and danger, their friendship endures, offering thrilling and entertaining experiences with comedic elements and adrenaline-fueled scenarios. Both films appeal to audiences who enjoy light-hearted comedy and thrilling crime stories. **Sneakers** focuses on morality and relationships in crime, engaging audiences with twists and memorable characters. **Free Guy** offers a whimsical take on friendship and personal growth, combining humor, action, and sentimentality. While appealing to different subsets of audiences based on comedy, realism, or gaming themes, both films showcase the power of friendship and crime, providing exhilarating adventures. They are praised for their heartfelt reflections on themes, engaging storytelling, and well-developed characters, resonating with a wide spectrum of viewers.
Two broke buddies feel lucky when they come upon a truckload of cellular phones and begin selling them out of the back of their van. Trouble arises though, when the phones develop faults. The two friends then not only have to deal with unsatisfied customers but also the FBI.
After best friends Black and Blue's restaurant is shut down, Black needs to find some cash -- fast. He thinks his luck has turned when Blue's son, Fatboy, and his best friend, Spyda,, bring him a stash of stolen cellphones, and Black decides to sell them on the streets. There's only one problem: The boxes with the phones also contain the Colombian cartel's stash of Molly, which Spyda decides to sell.