Bad Boys

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Isaac O @Isaac_FilmFan Oct 7, 2026 Bad Boys is a mid buddy cop Michael Bay film that has good action scenes, ok jokes, and an underdeveloped antagonist. Firstly the story is just not good, and it’s mostly because of how this movie is mostly quantity over quality, focusing on the action rather than the story. And this also impacts the development of the main antagonist, which I didn’t really care about because of how poorly written he was. Like he is this evil drug lord, but the writers didn’t even bother to develop him but instead just focus on Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s characters. The jokes in here are alright, some are pretty funny from the acting of Martin Lawrence, but most are just fine. Although the action from Michael Bay’s directing is pretty great, but it’s mostly ruined for its writing, a boring middle half, and a forgettable villain I did not care about. See more miku A @RT75678578 Oct 1, 2026 Martin Lawrence was superb! His comic timing and the way he delivered every scene were absolutely hilarious. See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 6, 2026 Bad Boys = a *3* star movie See more Mike W @Mikew1404 Aug 14, 2026 Who knew this fun little action comedy would spawn one of the most enjoyable franchises of recent years? Mike Lowry (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) are two maverick cops thrown into danger while babysitting the only witness to a brutal murder linked to a drug dealer guilty of stealing drugs from the evidence locker of their own precinct. Tea Leoni also stars as Julie the aforesaid witness who although absolutely gorgeous and a very good actress is such a damn annoying character throughout the film that she alone knocks half a star off for me. The film itself is quite formulaic, the good guys are trigger happy and unorthodox, their Captain is constantly screaming about the mayor being up his ass (what is it with Hollywood Police Captains and Mayors?) And the villain has no moral compass and will kill anyone who gets in his way. Although predictable the movie is enjoyable and some of the situational comedy hits the mark. A solid effort and a good start for the franchise. See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 11, 2026 Filme para se ver durante o voo. See more Chris S @Janomi Jun 14, 2026 Michael Bay's Bad Boys isn't the most complex buddy-cop film ever made, but it established a formula that would define the franchise for decades. More than the plot itself, the movie succeeds because of the chemistry between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Smith brings effortless charisma and movie-star confidence, while Lawrence provides much of the comedy, and together they create a partnership that feels natural from the start. Bay's stylish camera work, energetic pacing, shootouts, explosions, and car chases give the film a distinct identity, even if the story occasionally feels thin. Téa Leoni adds plenty of personality as Julie, while Joe Pantoliano is consistently entertaining as the perpetually frustrated Captain Howard. Some of the humor and storytelling show their age, but the film's charm remains intact. It's a fun, high-energy action comedy that works largely because its two leads are so enjoyable together. See more Read all reviews

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