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Tyler Perry's 'GOAT' Film: Foul-Mouthed Grandpa on a Wild Ride
16 Feb
Summary
- Film features an 89-year-old, foul-mouthed pimp character named Joe.
- Joe's grandson, B.J., is a hyper-sensitive, progressive teenager.
- The story follows their cross-country road trip from Atlanta to California.
Tyler Perry's "GOAT" presents a radical departure from his typical work, featuring an 89-year-old, spectacularly profane former pimp named Joseph "KP" Simmons, portrayed by Perry himself. The film opens with a mock 1950s documentary, warning viewers of Joe's extensive use of offensive language, including the N-word and "motherfucker."
This anarchic character embarks on a road trip from Atlanta to California with his grandson, B.J. (Jermaine Harris). B.J. is a hyperintelligent, phobic teenager embodying extreme progressive oversensitivity, a stark contrast to Joe's old-school, toxic worldview.
The journey in Joe's vintage Buick involves typical road trip scenarios with a twist, such as a visit to a brothel and a biker bar. These encounters highlight the immense generational and ideological gap between Joe and B.J.
"GOAT" explores this clash with a bold animated style and a brash attitude. Perry's performance as Joe is described as a spectacular piece of high-wire burlesque, showcasing the character's unyielding, crazy commitment to his pimp persona.
