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The Baytown Outlaws is a 2012 action-comedy film directed by Barry Battles and written by Battles and Griffin Hood. The film stars Billy Bob Thornton, Eva Longoria, and Thomas Brodie-Sangster in the leads. The movie is set in the small town of Baytown, Alabama where the various criminal elements are held under control by the mysterious crime lord Carlos.

The plot revolves around a single mother named Celeste who hires three brothers from Louisiana - Brick, McQueen, and Lincoln Oodie - to rescue her godson from her abusive ex-husband Carlos. Celeste's ex-husband is the owner of a club in Baytown, where he runs his illegal operations. She offers the three brothers $25,000 dollars to retrieve her godson and assassinate Carlos. The brothers accept the job and drive to Baytown with a plan to kidnap Celeste's godson from his father's club.

When they arrive in Baytown, the brothers quickly discover that getting in and out of the club is not going to be an easy task. Carlos has hired a team of well-trained and heavily armed mercenaries to guard the club, making it nearly impossible for the brothers to get past them. The brothers decide to use their unique and unconventional skill set to fight their way through Carlos's henchmen and rescue Celeste's godson.

As the brothers make their way through the town, they are pursued by a group of corrupt cops led by Sheriff Henry Millard, who is on Carlos's payroll. Carlos is so successful in his illegal dealings because he has the local authorities a part of his criminal syndicate. Along the way, the brothers team up with a young girl named Robyn who is also being hunted by Carlos's men. Together they ransack the town with guns and explosions, taking out anyone who stands in their way.

The film features exhilarating action sequences with a blend of bloody violence and slapstick comedy. The plot moves at a steady pace, and the eccentric cast of characters keeps the viewers invested. One of the major highlights of the film is the performance of the three brothers, played by Clayne Crawford, Travis Fimmel, and Daniel Cudmore. Each of them brings their unique flavor to the film with a perfect balance of comedy and action.

Billy Bob Thornton plays a hilarious and charismatic villain in the role of Carlos, the mean-spirited club owner. His performance is understated yet riveting, and he seamlessly blends in with the overall tone of the film. Eva Longoria’s character, Celeste, brings a much-needed emotional weight to the story with her heartfelt concern for her godson. Thomas Brodie-Sangster, who is known for his roles in Game of Thrones and The Maze Runner, plays the role of Robyn. He adds a much-needed contrast to the otherwise testosterone-heavy cast.

The Baytown Outlaws is an enjoyable and entertaining film that works well as a perfect antidote for a slow and stressful day. A lot of the film’s humor is exaggerated, so it's better not to take the story too seriously. The film maintains its lively pace throughout, and the action sequences are sure to keep the viewers on the edge of their seats. The characters are flawed, unconventional, and often unpredictable, making it an enjoyable and amusing ride for movie enthusiasts.

Overall, The Baytown Outlaws is a well-crafted film that is both fun and entertaining. It's a wonderful blend of action and comedy with a story that doesn't take itself too seriously, making it an absolute must-watch for all fans of the genre.

The Baytown Outlaws is a 2012 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.3 and a MetaScore of 33.