The first Bad Boys movie was a hit 25 years ago. The sequel was a lesser hit 17 years ago. So Will Smith and Martin Laurance have a lot of rust to shake off in this retro-1990s action movie. Some wants Will Smith dead. After being shot (twice) but surviving, Smith’s character–Mike Lowery–swears vengeance on the assassin. But, Smith’s partner, the way more mellow Martin Lawrence, just wants to retire and enjoy his grandson. Well, of course, that doesn’t last. Martin Lawrence provides the humor the punctuates the car chases, motorcycle chases, and explosions that make up much of Bad Boys for Life. If you’re looking for an old-fashion action movie, this is it. GRADE: B+
Will Smith sucks!
Bob, Will Smith performs well in BAD BOYS FOR LIFE. You’re right about some of his earlier performances.
Actually it more his later performances like Gemini Man and Bright that suck.
Steve, you’re right about GEMINI MAN. A major flop!
I mean Will Smith sucks, not that his acting sucks!
Bob, that’s a distinction without a difference.
Didn’t care for the first two so I’ll pass. Don’t care much for either lead actor either.
Steve, it’s been 17 years since the last BAD BOYS movie and 25 years since the first one. As an Anniversary movie, BAD BOYS FOR LIFE is entertaining. It’s been the top BOX OFFICE champ the last three weeks.
Doesn’t hurt it came out in January with little real competition.
Steve, the guy who decided to bring BAD BOYS FOR LIFE out now should get a raise. No other movie competes with it right now. Although BIRDS OF PREY opens on Friday…
So it’s not bout the Kelley men? You just can’t tell from the title.
Jerry, this Kelley always follows the Path of Righteousness!
Totally OT – found this by accident:
https://www.citylab.com/environment/2019/12/climate-change-displacement-refuge-city-buffalo-new-york/602758/
George, it seems you made the right choice for living a splendid life!
Congratulations
Wolf, I wouldn’t call it Paradise…but it’s close!
I haven’t seen the earlier entries and, for the most part, don’t care for movies of this sort. The one exception, and I sorta hate to admit it, is the “Fast and Furious” series of which there are currently 8 with a 9th coming this summer. To the extent that I believe in “guilty pleasure” movies, those are mine.
Michael, I share your “guilty pleasure” of the FAST & FURIOUS movies. They are silly, but great fun!
I’m not – looking for an old fashioned action movie, that is. The first one was kind of annoying but watchable, the sequel was horrible, This one seems to have gotten better reviews, so maybe when it is on cable. Or not.
Jeff, BAD BOYS FOR LIFE is riding high at the BOX OFFICE. Of course, there isn’t much in the movie theaters as competition.
Go see The Gentlemen. I loved it.
Steve, THE GENTLEMEN is on our list.
I liked the first 2 and will see this one, but it will be a Netflix (when I get it back after LCC and a trip to GA & SC). I like will smith in comedies. I also want to see the Gentlemen. I find going to movies in the theater is harder and harder to do, though the reclining, plush seats are nice.
I did go to the Palm Springs Film Festival to see the Miss Fisher movie. I went with 3 friends, 2 who had seen the series, but not read the books and 1 who had never heard of them. We all enjoyed it. There was a hole in it, but for the life of me, I can’t remember what it was. It didn’t lessen my enjoyment of it. I love the fashion in both the tv series and movie. Prior to the movie, we ate at an “old Hollywood” restaurant. It was OK. Don’t remember the name.
Maggie, I’m hoping the Miss Fisher movie opens up around here–in the U.S. or Canada. I’m sure BAD BOYS FOR LIFE will be on Netflix soon. You’ll enjoy it!
Meanwhile, the Impeached Idiot will sooth the nation with his…words. (slowly bubbling fury)
Rick, and disrespect the Speaker of the House.
George, I like Will Smith as an actor, Martin Lawrence not so much. I always thought he overacted. I have watched only the first edition of BAD BOYS and will catch the two sequels on cable TV or Netflix.
Prashant, BAD BOYS FOR LIFE is a surprise hit movie here. It’s been the BOX OFFICE champ for the past three weeks.