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Critics Consensus Loaded up with action and a double helping of leading-man charisma, Bad Boys for Life reinvigorates this long-dormant franchise by playing squarely to its strengths. 77% TOMATOMETER Total Count: 228 96% Audience Score Verified Ratings: 31, 602 Bad Boys for Life Ratings & Reviews Explanation Tickets & Showtimes The movie doesn't seem to be playing near you. Go back Enter your location to see showtimes near you. Bad Boys for Life Videos Photos Movie Info The Bad Boys Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) are back together for one last ride in the highly anticipated Bad Boys for Life. Rating: R (for strong bloody violence, language throughout, sexual references and brief drug use) Genre: Directed By: Written By: In Theaters: Jan 17, 2020 wide Runtime: 123 minutes Studio: Columbia Pictures Cast News & Interviews for Bad Boys for Life Critic Reviews for Bad Boys for Life Audience Reviews for Bad Boys for Life Bad Boys for Life Quotes News & Features.

Movie Name: Bad Boys for Life Movie Directed by: Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah Starring: Will Smith, Tom Holland Genre: Comedy, Crime, Action Release date: 31 January, 2019 Running Time: 124 Minutes Rating: Marcus Burnett is now a police inspector and Mike Lowery is in a midlife crisis. They unite again when an Albanian mercenary, whose brother they killed, promises them an important bonus. Bad Boys for Life is an upcoming American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Will Smith and starring Smith and Martin Lawrence. The sequel to Bad Boys (1995) and Bad Boys II (2003) and the third installment in the Bad Boys trilogy, the film follows detectives Lowrey and Burnett reuniting once again when a Romanian mob boss exacts revenge on the duo just as they are about to officially retire. A third Bad Boys film was discussed after the success of the second, with original director Michael Bay stating he would be interested in returning but budget constraints would make it difficult. The film went through several attempts at development over the next decade, with various writers and directors attached. Finally in October 2018 the project was officially announced, and filming took place from January through June 2019 in Atlanta and Miami. Bad Boys for Life is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on 17 January, 2020, by Columbia Pictures. Premise The once inseparable duo of Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowery is coming apart: an aging Burnett has become a police inspector while Lowery, suffering a midlife crisis, is assigned to head up AMMO, a “young guns” group of millennial cops with whom he has nothing in common. Both of them reunite once again when a fierce Romanian mob boss, whose brother they defeated years earlier, exacts retaliation on Mike just as the duo are about to officially retire. Production In June 2008, Michael Bay director of the first two Bad Boys films, stated that he may direct Bad Boys III, but that the greatest obstacle to the potential sequel would be the cost, as he and Will Smith demand some of the highest salaries in the film industry. By August 2009, Columbia Pictures had hired Peter Craig to write the script for Bad Boys III. In February 2011, Martin Lawrence reiterated that the film was in development. In June 2014, Bruckheimer announced that screenwriter David Guggenheim was working on the storyline for the sequel. Two months later, Lawrence said a script had been written and parts had been cast. By June 2015, director Joe Carnahan was in early talks to write and possibly direct the film. In August 2015, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced that Bad Boys III would be released on February 17, 2017, and that additional sequel, Bad Boys IV, is scheduled for release on July 3, 2019. On March 5, 2016, the film was pushed to June 2, 2017. Producers planned to begin production in early 2017. On August 11, 2016, the film was pushed back once again to January 12, 2018, to avoid box office competition with the upcoming DC Comics film Wonder Woman, and retitled Bad Boys for Life. Lawrence revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that filming may start in March 2017. On February 6, 2017, it was announced that the films release date has been delayed for the third time, to November 9, 2018. On March 7, 2017, Carnahan left the movie due to scheduling conflicts. In August 2017, Sony removed the third film from their release schedule and later in the month Lawrence said the film would not be happening. In February 2018, it was reported that a sequel film was again being planned and would be directed by Belgian directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reprising their roles. According to Geek Worldwide, the third installment in the Bad Boys franchise will film from November 2018 to March 2019 in Miami and Atlanta with the release date scheduled for 17 January, 2020. In October 2018, Variety revealed that Sony was close to green-lighting the films production. [26] In December 2018, it was reported that Joe Pantoliano, who played Captain Howard in the previous films would return to play the character. In February 2019, Kate del Castillo joined the cast of the film. In March 2019, it was reported that Theresa Randle, who played Marcuss wife, Theresa, in the previous films would also return to play the character. Principal photography began on January 14, 2019 in downtown Atlanta, Georgia and wrapped on June 7, 2019 in Miami Beach, Florida. The film will be composed by Lorne Balfe. Both trailers for the film included an remix/mashup of “Bad Boys” by Inner Circle (the franchises theme) and “Bad Boy for Life” by P. Diddy, Black Rob and Mark Curry. Artists The Black Eyed Peas and J Balvin released a song titled “Ritmo”, which served as a lead single on October 11, 2019 for the films soundtrack. Bad Boys for Life is scheduled to be released on 17 January, 2020, by Sony Pictures Releasing. The first official trailer for the film was released on September 4, 2019. The films second trailer was released on November 5. Bad Boys for Life Movie Trailer Bad Boys for Life Movie Review Any film that includes a scene in which DJ Khaled gets a cleaver in the face is a winner in my book. In Bad Boys for Life, not only does DJ Khaled get a cleaver in the face, he also gets ‘another one on the fingers. It is one of the most satisfying moments in a film that is almost scientifically designed to appease the broadest demographic possible. And despite displaying – of late – a tendency to tarnish everything he touches, even the sudden appearance of Michael Bay isnt enough of a distraction from the films genuinely (and surprisingly) involving plot. Its sort of serendipitous that Sony couldnt afford to get Bay back as director. I can only image the damage his handheld digital cameras and quick cutting and gross worldview would have done to the film, especially a third act chase scene, which harkens back to more conservative times in Bays career, before he was let loose with immense budgets and a lack of oversight. Incoming Belgian director duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, whove given themselves the fittingly flippant credit ‘Adil & Bilall in Bad Boys for Life, do a solid job of mimicking Bays lurid visual style. Every outdoor scene seems to take place either during sunset or at night; and such is the lecherousness with which their camera views Will Smith, that were it a person, youd be complaining to HR immediately. On several occasions, Adil and Bilall also break out Bays famous 360 hero shot. But wisely, they do not co-opt Bays problematic tone; in that regard, Bad Boys for Life is more like a Fast & Furious movie. Detectives Mike Lowery (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) are hardly Bad Boys anymore. They are Good Men — or at least, theyre trying to be. A lifetime of leaving violence in their wake has shaken them up, Marcus more than Mike. But when a mysterious assassin begins systematically eliminating every individual who was involved in the incarceration and subsequent death of his father several years ago, Mike and Marcus agree to jump back in, one last time. The odds were stacked against Bad Boys — Will Smith is experiencing a lull in his career as a leading man, 17 years have passed since the last entry in the franchise, and in those 17 years the idea of action films has changed drastically. The box office potential of long-dormant franchises is difficult to define in absolute terms. For every Jurassic World, there is a Blade Runner 2049; for every Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, there is a Mad Max: Fury Road. In both these examples, the better films made less money. Interestingly, after delivering one of the biggest duds of his career in Gemini Man, a film in which he addressed his anxieties about themes such as legacy and parenthood, Smith finds himself drawn to similar ideas in Bad Boys for Life. One scene in particular essentially functions as a retread of a similar scene from that Ang Lee film, almost as if Smith is trying to get it right this time, now that hes helped himself to a second bite. This is one of the few dramatic through-lines that serve as the spine of the story, which is otherwise replete with wisecracks and dumb action. The crucial difference between Bad Boys for Life, and, say, Bays recent 6 Underground, is that Adil and Bilall pull it off with a twinkle in their eye and their tongue firmly in their cheek. Screenwriters Chris Bremner, Peter Craig and Joe Carnahan — the latter of whom was also supposed to direct at one point — lay narrative set-ups with care, and pay them off handsomely. And theyre not above having a laugh at their own expense when they compare the plotting of the film to that of a Telenovela. Bad Boys for Life, for its audience, will be an immensely enjoyable experience. Its a shame that Sony has roped in Rohit Shetty to endorse the movie in India, in an attempt to associate the film with his brand of action, because its so much better than that.

Bad Boys for Life Movie Review The third film in the Bad Boys franchise, Bad Boys for Life has, surprisingly, turned out to be its best of the series. The movie starts off years after  Bad Boys 2,  Marcus (Martin Lawrence) has become a grandfather now and retired while Mike (Will Smith) is still doing what he does best however he is trying to blend in with the changing times. Their life takes a turn when Mike's past returns to haunt him and the people close to him. Unlike the previous two films, Bad Boys for Life  is helmed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Belgian filmmakers and perhaps, it worked big time for the franchise. While Michael Bay films are high on action, comedy and wreckage, they more often than not lack the substance. Adil and Bilan bring that quite convincingly to the franchise. Bad Boys for Life  has everything that we loved in the previous two films but also adds a solid emotional depth that leaves an impact. The "Bad Boys" are now going through a mid-life crisis and that aspect works well for the narrative. Another thing that makes this one a superior film over its predecessor is that the stakes are actually high, which is new for this genre of buddy cop comedies. Without spoiling much, the movie caught me by surprise when they actually killed one of the important characters in the film series. Another thing that works well is how skillfully the makers have weaved the jokes from the previous films to give the audience the right amount of nostalgia, along with the new stuff. The dialogues are hilarious and at many instances, you will find yourself laughing out loud. The screenplay is tight and unpredictable even if the script is a bit cliched. There are at least two jaw-dropping scenes which you won't see coming and that's when you will realise that in this movie, no one is safe, not even the Bad Boys. The narrative is set in Miami and the cinematography is fine. The editing is good and the background score is quite good, the iconic Bad Boys song will make you nostalgic. Coming to the performances, 25 years later since the first film and 17 years later since the second, and Will Smith and Martin Lawrence chemistry and comic timing is still intact. The duo is the biggest strength of the film. They play off of each other and bring the house down every time they are on-screen. While Will Smith's charisma and is star power carries the film together, Martin Lawrence's perfect comic timing makes it worth a while. Paola Núñez has looked gorgeous and is good in her role of Lieutenant Rita, the head of AMMO. Her team of youngsters, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig and Charles Melton have supported well. If there is a plan for a Bad Boys 4, would love to see them back as a team. Kate del Castillo makes for a good antagonist, Jacob Scipio's bad boy lacks depth. Joe Pantoliano returns as Captain Conrad Howard and he is outstanding. Talking about its shortcomings, I was highly disappointed with the way its climax is played out. Not to say that it was bad but pales in comparison to the rest of the film. It goes into an extremely predictable and cliched territory and leaves you wanting for more. The action sequences are a downer, especially the climactic one. Also, I had a bit of problem with the characterisation of Martin Lawrence's character, he was somewhat shortchanged. Overall, Bad Boys for Life is one of those rare sequels that tops both its previous films. More than two decades later, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are still the ultimate "Bad Boys. Watch it. Movie Name: Bad Boys for Life Rating: 3. 5/5 Review By: Gaurang Chauhan.

In the end, Bad Boys for Life settles for being a surprisingly entertaining sequel (no more, but no less) that partially evolves the Bad Boys brand. When Bad Boys for Life picks up, Detective Michael "Mike" Lowrey (Will Smith) is in the midst of a full-blown midlife crisis. He's started dying his greying goatee and his muscle shirts and shiny cars come across as a cry for help more than anything. The film itself is in a similar bind. It wants to be more mature than its predecessors - or, at least, as mature as a franchise that, at its core, is a collection of '80s buddy cop tropes repackaged with Michael Bay's style of bombastic action, can be - but doesn't quite reach that sweet spot between laughing at its own ridiculousness and treating its dramatic moments with the weightiness they deserve. In the end, Bad Boys for Life settles for being a surprisingly entertaining sequel (no more, but no less) that partially evolves the Bad Boys brand. The film begins with Miami Detective Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) now a newly-minted grandpa or Pop-Pop (as he prefers to be called) informing his longtime partner Mike about his intention to retire soon, much to the latter's consternation. Lawrence and Smith's onscreen chemistry remains as crackling as ever in Bad Boys for Life and it's easy to believe the pair have spent all these years working together since the last time we saw them in 2003's Bad Boys II. Wisely, the movie doesn't try and pretend the actors aren't middled-aged dads in their real lives either and leans into it, playing up the awkwardness of them reprising roles they originated a quarter-century ago for intentional comedic effect. This Grumpy Old Bad Boys approach might not work for everyone, but it prevents this new sequel from feeling like a misbegotten attempt at letting Lawrence and Smith relive their glory days. Things take a turn for the serious when Mike is gunned down and nearly killed by a mysterious assassin, forcing the (no longer) bulletproof" detective to confront his own mortality and face the demons of his past. But in order to do so, Mike will have to work with his former flame Rita (Paola Núñez) and her AMMO squad, a team of millennial cops (played by Vanessa Hudgens, Charles Melton, and Alexander Ludwig) who, unlike his younger self, play by the rules and use digital-era tech to avoid creating unnecessary collateral damage. While it's obvious the AMMO crew was included here to help set-up a potential Bad Boys 4, they make for an enjoyable foil to Mike and, eventually, Marcus, especially Riverdale 's Melton as the cocky Rafe. Less successful, however, is the villain subplot, which feels lifted straight out of one of the soap operas Marcus spends his post-retirement life watching. Bad Boys for Life is credited to three different writers (Chris Bremner, Peter Craig, and its onetime director, Joe Carnahan) so that may explain why it's a bit of a narrative hodgepodge altogether. Filmmaking duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah take over as directors from Bay on Bad Boys for Life, embracing a style that, in more ways than one, can best be summed up as "Michael Bay-lite. That's actually a good thing, in this situation. As anyone who's watched his recent Netflix movie, 6 Underground, can attest, Bay the director has basically become a parody of himself, and it's to Arbi and Fallah's credit that they steer this sequel away from the misogyny, racism, and incomprehensibly edited action associated with "Bayhem" as much as possible. Bad Boys for Life isn't above cracking jokes about Marcus' habit of being an easy cryer, but it also makes room for some sincere emotion in-between its set pieces and brings about as much depth to its protagonists as can be expected. The actual spectacle is still plenty bloody and sun-drenched, landing somewhere between the bizarrely wanton destruction of Bad Boys II and the explosion friendliness of the first  Bad Boys (even if the directors and their DP Robrecht Heyvaert falter whenever they try and copy Bay's signature low-angle spinning shot. Bad Boys for Life doesn't manage to follow in Fast & Furious ' footsteps and reinvent an older action franchise for an era where superheroes and world-building reign supreme, yet it proves there's still room for two everyman Miami detectives who're just trying to make the world a better place. It's more effective as an action-comedy about Mike and Marcus struggling to figure out what they want in life (now that they're facing north of fifty) that a reflective drama about Mike coming to terms with his traumas and mistakes, if only because the latter plot thread tries to build on a foundation that, frankly, was never really there in the first two Bad Boys movies. Still, as a possible and even likely sendoff to this franchise, it's an unexpectedly decent one. Of course, nothing's ever really over in Hollywood nowadays, and the film very much leaves the door open for another sequel, just in case audiences decide they want to go on one last, last ride with Lawrence and Smith down the line. After this one, they may well want to. NEXT: Watch the Official Bad Boys for Life Trailer Bad Boys for Life  is now playing in U. S. theaters. It is 123 minutes long and is rated R for strong bloody violence, language throughout, sexual references, and brief drug use. Our Rating: 3 out of 5 (Good) Key Release Dates Bad Boys for Life (2020) release date: Jan 17, 2020 Email Darth Vader Just Learned Padme's Most SHOCKING Secret About The Author Sandy Schaefer is Screen Rant's Movie Reviews Editor and an Associate News Editor. More About Sandy Schaefer.

Bad Boys For Life is a funny, flashy and refreshing action-packed return of a crowd-pleasing franchise. They slipped a "summer movie" in under the radar and it was the right move. Bad Boys For Life is Surprisingly Solid We admit it. Not a single one of the MTR critics believed that the return of Mike Lowery (Will Smith) and Marcus Bennett (Martin Lawrence) would be anything more than a nostalgic money-grab with at best a few jokes and ridiculous wannabe explosions. Like most fans of the first film and this particular brand of action-comedy, even that fear wasn't enough to pull the movie off our watch-list. So, it's with great relief (and a touch of chagrin for the pre-roasting at the end of our Underwater review) that we are here to inform you that Bad Boys For Life is a damn good time. They're Not Quite Too Old For This Shit Mile Lowery and Marcus Bennett are old school detectives in a shifting new-school world. Lowery's still braggadocious and reckless. Bennett still the one reaching for reason (and the seat belt. He's also ready step down and enjoy his life. Things change when unexpected foes - whose introductions are viciously on point - show up intent on wrecking havoc. It's soon clear no one will walk away unscathed. Old school tactics meet new school policing after Lowery gets sidelined, violently, and Bennett decides it's time to ride the bench. And what, at first, feels like just open season on members of Miami's criminal justice system - swiftly turns out to be very, very personal. Bad Boys For Life is wild y'all. We were absolutely entertained. What's the Deal With Mike Lowery? The third installment in the Bad Boy franchise peels back the layers on Miami's "Bulletproof" Detective, Michael Lowery. Every wondered why he seems to be a combination of swagger, seething anger, and commitment issues? Want to know why he's so comfortable dipping his toe over the line onto the dark side? Well, wait no longer. Bad Boys For Life unpacks all his then sets it on fire. Literally. WILL SMITH stars as Mike Lowrey in Columbia Pictures BAD BOYS FOR LIFE. The film's almost entirely about show rather than tell. Thankfully, it's got a straight-forward plot with a healthy helping of emotional growth to keep things interesting. In terms of backstory, reveals, and karma, to paraphrase Phenom, this is the film Gemini Man should've been. Directing duo Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi waste no time proving Bad Boys wasn't been passed into the wrong hands. Opening with the just the right tone to throw you back into the city of Miami and the world of this crime fighting duo, Bad Boys For Life is a funny, flashy and refreshing action-packed return of a crowd-pleasing comedic franchise. The unraveling mystery's riddled with dialogue that thrives on the kind of slander only long-time friends can get away with. While the film's steady-building pace stays wrapped up in intrigue, excellent choreographed shoot-outs and car chases, ridiculousness, humor, and violence. Just when you think the action-comedy can't hang, Smith and Lawrence are here to remind you why they're some of the best in the game. They've got more than enough chemistry and camaraderie to carry the day. Which just makes it even better that the pair made room for plenty of new faces and new energy to be mixed in. The supporting cast is interesting, essential, talented, and fine as hell. Mike Lowrey (WILL SMITH) Rita (PAOLA NUNEZ) Marcus Burnett (MARTIN LAWRENCE) Dorn (ALEXANDER LUDWIG) Rafe (CHARLES MELTON) Kelly (VANESSA HUDGENS are prepping with new non-lethal weapons in Columbia Pictures BAD BOYS FOR LIFE. There's plenty of one-liners, face-offs, gags and mayhem to make for an action-packed fun-as-hell good time. Frankly Sony's marketing department should be ashamed for underselling this film. Treat yo' self and go see it in theaters. Listen to Phenom and Ro eat their words and discuss why Bad Boys For Life worked so surprisingly well in their spoiler-free chat. Then sign up for premium to catch their spoiler conversation about pitfalls avoided and highlights of their favorite moments. And remember, it may be 2020 but mistakes are still all Kriss's fault. *UPDATE* This is MTR Premium Network content. If you are already a subscriber please log in to view/download episode. If you aren't currently a subscriber, you can sign up here.

The shots of Miami. The thumping music. The speeding cars. The “Bad Boys” are back. “Bad Boys for Life” — the third entry in the uninspired but popular action-comedy franchise launched 25 years ago with “Bad Boys” and continued in 2003 with somewhat-better “Bad Boys II” — begins with narcotics detective Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) screaming his sports car through the city streets and partner Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) complaining about how reckless Mike is being … before prodding him to go faster. Are they chasing a drug lord in another car, or perhaps a henchman in a boat cutting through the water parallel to the shoreway? Whatever it is, it must be important, as Mike soon takes his gorgeous 992-Generation Porsche through the sand of one of Miamis crowded beaches. “Sorry, rich white people! ” Mike exclaims. “Were not just black — were cops, too! ” Marcus adds. “Well pull ourselves over later. ” When they arrive at their destination — and after Marcus slams the cars passenger-side door into a hydrant, enraging his fond-of-nice-things partner — we meet Marcus new grandson, named after him. Thats right: Like the rest of us, the Bad Boys have gotten older. Yet while Marcus cant hold back tears at the hospital around the child, Mike declines an invitation to even hold the boy. Marcus may be making noises about retirement — again — but Mike, still suave and ultra-confident, wants to keep going after the bad guys and rocking the streets. Fate may have other ideas. Little does Mike know hes the target of a revenge plot hatched by a witchcraft-practicing Mexican criminal with whom Mike has a past, Isabel (Kate Del Castillo) who has dispatched her fierce son, Armando (Jacob Scipio) to Miami to end Mikes life. When Armando arrives on the scene of a footrace Mike and Marcus are having along Ocean Drive to determine whether theyll retire — and running it in the full view of police colleagues who include their long-suffering boss, Captain Howard (Joe Pantoliano, “Memento”) — he changes the equation in a dramatic way. The story that unfolds from there also involves a new modern police unit called AMMO (Advanced Miami Metro Operations) led by one of Mikes exes, Rita (Paola Nunez, “Amor En Custodia”) who still cares about him. While a young team member, Kelly (Vanessa Hudgens, “Spring Breakers”) looks upon Mike with great reverence, the same cant be said for Rafe (Charles Melton, “The Sun Is Also a Star”) a young, brash former DEA agent who sees Mike as a dinosaur. (And for you “Vikings” fans out there, the imposing Alexander Ludwig is fun as a former bouncer whos found his new calling as “AMMOs tech expert. ) Will Smith, left, Charles Melton an Vanessa Hudgens appear in a scene from "Bad Boys for Life. " Sony Pictures To be fair to Rafe, the old-school Mike sees little value in this high-tech police work practiced by AMMO and would prefer to keep cracking skulls. Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) still is a fiend for action in "Bad Boys for Life. " Marcus, meanwhile, is doing his best to stay away from danger, wanting to remain among the living so he can watch his grandson grow up, even if that means enduring Mike changing his contact name to “Quitter” in his phone. Not one of the most dynamic duos to ever grace the screen, Smith (“Gemini Man, ” “Concussion”) and Lawrence (“Blue Streak, ” “Big Mommas House”) nonetheless share an undeniable chemistry a quarter of a century after first working together. Smith plays cocky-but-aging well, and Lawrence squeezes more laughs out of silly moments than seems doable. Lets look at what comprises the DNA of “Gemini Man, ” about a veteran assassin being hunted … While the leading men return, Michael Bay, the director of the first two “Bad Boys, ” is MIA for “Life. ” Thats a mixed bag; gone is Bays particular brand of stylish action sequences, but so is his almost complete inability to handle character. As a result, its never been quite so pleasant to spend time with Mike and Marcus — theres even a moment of, dare we say, convincing emotion in this movie — but the gunfights and explosions arent quite so boomy. Working from a generally lazy screenplay by Chris Bremner and Peter Craig and Joe Carnahan — with the story credited to Craig and Carnahan — are Moroccan-born Belgian filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, who count the “Bad Boys” movies among their major influences. All of these directors and writers help to contribute to what is a perfectly pleasant, if ultimately ordinary, action-comedy romp for the first of its two hours. However, like so many movies in its genre, “Bad Boys for Life” grows less and less interesting as it becomes more and more plotty and raises its emotional stakes. The movies production notes lean into the idea that this is “one last ride” for Mike and Marcus, but, unsurprisingly, the movie leaves open the possibility of a fourth flick. (Then again, wouldnt the powers that be want to save this movies title to call that one “Bad Boys 4 Life”? Well, we digress. For now, the Bad Boys are back for round three. Theyre not quite so bad, and theyre not remotely boys at this point, but theyre still good for a few laughs and gunshot wounds.

Sony Pictures Film Ratings MPAA Privacy Policy CA Privacy Policy Terms of Use Ad Choices Georgia Film Works Georgia Tourism DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION Credits. Copyright Columbia 2019 Theres a lot thats hard to believe in “Bad Boys for Life” (not that were expected to) but the one I want to bring to your attention is the repeated assertion that this is one last time. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back as the lovably bickering, impetuously rule-breaking buddy cops from the original Bad Boys movie 25 years ago and the sequel eight years later, and it is clear that they are not done yet. Smith and Lawrence have the same immensely likable screen chemistry they did in the first film, though it is clear that Smith has much more range as an actor. We hardly have time to notice, however, as in the first five minutes of the movie we get to see a Porsche racing through the streets of Miami, some quippy brio (“Were not just black. Were cops, too. Well pull ourselves over later”) some skimpy bathing suits, a new baby, a prison break featuring a shootout and a witchs curse. That baby is the first grandchild for Marcus (Lawrence) the devoted family man, who is so moved by his becoming Pop-Pop that he decides to retire from the police force. Mike (Smith) the player with an upscale apartment no cop could afford (see above re believability) is furious. When Mike is shot by an assassin who is going after everyone involved in a criminal conviction from the past, Marcus stays by his side, and promises God that if Mike lives he will never be violent again. Once Mike recovers, however (with Marcus listed in his phone as Quitter) Mike persuades him to come back — say it with me — for one last time. That will involve AMMO, a new high-tech police operation with the kind of high-tech surveillance and firepower that you might find in the Pentagon, run by Rita (Paola Nuñez) an officer with whom Mike has history. Mike wants to find the mysterious black-clad person on a black motorcycle who shot him. This is a challenge because, as a character says, “Who doesnt want to kill him? ” The Pepto-Bismal-chugging captain (Joe Pantoliano, also returning from the earlier films) tries to stop him, but the thing about Bad Boys is that they dont follow the rules. Whatcha gonna do? Soon Mike is trading insults with the upstarts at AMMO, including Vanessa Hudgens and “The Sun is Also a Stars” Charles Melton. Id estimate it is about one-third banter (we get some insults about getting older now) and two-thirds action, much of it very intense and very, very violent, with lots of blood, explosions, and heavy artillery. “I know ‘thou shalt not kill but these were bad guys” describes their view of law enforcement plus “We ride together. We die together. Bad boys for life. ” (Someone does point out that they should think of themselves as bad men. Which may be why theres also more crying than you normally see in this kind of movie. Its dumb, and the action/comedy mix is not entirely successful given the carelessness about collateral damage and the outright carnage. But the charm is there and it is watchable, a summer movie in January. By the end, if you stay for that post-credit scene, you might just be ready to see what they do next. Parents should know that this film includes intense and extended action, peril, and violence with very graphic and disturbing images, chases, explosions, fire, very strong and crude language, sexual references, and brief drug use. Family discussion: What made Mike and Marcus good partners? How have the movies changed since the first one? If you and your friend had a go-to motto, what would it be? If you like this, try: the earlier “Bad Boys” movies and the “Fast and Furious” series.

Summary Bad Boys for Life is a truly enjoyable action comedy that sees Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return to their best. Bad Boys for Life is the third part in the trilogy, with new directors Adil el Arbi and Bilall Fallah ( Gangsta) reuniting the original cast of Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, and Joe Pantoliano, along with newcomers Paola Nunez, Vanessa Hudgens, Jacob Scipio, Kate del Castillo and scene-stealer Alexander Ludwig. Bad Boys for Life follows Detectives Mike Lowrey (Smitha) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) who are hitting new landmarks in life. Marcus has become a grandfather, while Mike gets shot, facing his own mortality and getting close to wanting to cross the line of law to capture the man who shot him. Mike must work with a new team known as AMMO who is tackle crime in a different way, while a calculated killer, Isabel (Castillo) is arranging her own revenge plan on the people who killed her husband. Bad Boys for Life does do something different with the story instead of just have a drug lord or cartel; we get one person carrying out a vengeful attack on the Miami police department with Mike being the main target, while also continuing the aging to retirement of Marcus, including showing how he is completely bored with this new lifestyle. We also go through a generational transition between the older style and the new technology-heavy detective work that AMMO has been working on. This story does have a much more personal touch; it makes us want to see more of the adventures of Mike and Marcus. Bad Boys for Life sees Will Smith return to his very best, becoming an edgy figure which we havent seen before even in this franchise, while Martin Lawrence who has only starred in one film in the last decade is fantastic, with the character trying to retire, dealing with becoming a grandfather and his loyalty to his best friend, getting all the laughs along the way. When it comes to Kate del Catillo and Jacob Scipio in the villainous roles, they are entertaining, with Kate bringing the seductive figure, while Jacob brings the cold-eyed assassin. We have a few more supporting performances from Alexander Ludwig who has one of the best characters in the film, being a man-mountain who is against violence, Vanessa Hudgens being a rookie that feels like she could follow in the footsteps of Mike and Marcus, along with Paola Nunez as the love interest for Mike. Bad Boys for Life has been an action-comedy trilogy that used to be under control of Michael Bay, putting him on the map with the first film, before embracing his explosion-heavy style in the second film. The new directors bring a unique style, which looks great to watch, only it doesnt make too much logical sense when it comes to the high-speed chases, which are filled with handbrake turns. We do have an excellent action-filled set-piece to end the film, which like the franchise has always saved the biggest till last. Overall Bad Boys for Life could well be the best in the trilogy. The action is covered in style, Will Smith hasnt looked this good since the 90s and Martin Lawrence makes his grand return to the big screen here. For more recaps, reviews and original features covering the world of entertainment, why not  follow us on Twitter  and  like our Facebook page? Darren starting writing for films at Movies Reviews 101. He joined the Ready Steady Cut team in 2018 and is a proud member of the LAMB (Large Association of movie bloggers.
Will Smith (left) and Martin Lawrence in “Bad Boys for Life. ” Photo: Ben Rothstein Of all the tired, dead, overcooked 1990s concept movies that seemed unlikely candidates for resurrection, “Bad Boys” topped the list. So what a pleasant surprise that “Bad Boys for Life” is a funny, satisfying action comedy that never disappoints. What makes this particularly pleasant and surprising is that this third installment in the series is not just the best of the three, its the first good one. The others had the elements in place: They had the two guys, Martin Lawrence and Will Smith. The comedy. The action. The amazingly evil villain. But the balance of these elements was always wrong. “Bad Boys” (1995) leaned too heavily on the comedy and became labored. “Bad Boys II” (2003) became sentimental and maudlin and went on forever. But “Bad Boys for Life” has the right mix. It not only balances the comedy and drama, but its also often funny and dramatic at the same time. A good illustration of this is the skillful scene in which Smith, as Mike, opens up about his past. He tells Marcus (Lawrence) about a love affair he once had, which scarred him for life. The revelation comes at a significant point in the story, so the scene has to work, but theres a danger of it becoming maudlin, far-fetched or both. The screenwriters keep this within the right tone and spirit of “Bad Boys” through Marcus response, beautifully played by Lawrence, which is so coarse and inadequate that it brings on one of the movies best laughs. The story goes, all these years later the guys are still at it, but Marcus is feeling his age and wants to retire. Hes a family man, with a new grandchild, and he wants a future of kicking back in a lounge chair and watching afternoon television, forever. Mike, meanwhile, is reacting to age in the opposite way. He doesnt want to think about change. He wants to stay in the eternal present, doing exactly the same thing, until he drops — or until someone drops him. Which brings us to the movies villain — or villainess — Isabel, a frighteningly cold crime boss played by Kate del Castillo, a terrific (in both senses of the word) actress who has mainly worked in her native Mexico. In a merciless and bloody scene, Isabel escapes from prison. As soon as shes out, shes giving her henchman son (Jacob Scipio) a long list of people to kill — and Mike is the star entry. Joe Pantoliano in “Bad Boys for Life. ” Photo: Kyle Kaplan “Bad Boys for Life” runs just over two hours, which is about the limit for a movie like this, but it packs so much story and character interest into that time that it all flies by. Theres the relationship between the two guys, which takes some interesting turns. Theres some fun involving Marcus family. Theres Joe Pantoliano, who makes every movie better, as the bad boys boss. And theres the ongoing dynamic between Mike and a female colleague, Rita (Paola Núñez) with whom he once had an affair. One of the unexpected things about the films direction (by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah) is that it makes you feel and sense things that the screenplay only hints at or touches on. So, for example, Rita and Mikes previous history is a subtle presence in all their interaction. This is the kind of texture you dont see in a routine action movie, which is another way of saying that “Bad Boys for Life” is not routine. It also looks like these guys arent going away. Though the movie comes to a satisfying and unambiguous finish, it leaves the door open for yet another sequel. According to IMDb, a “Bad Boys 4” is in preproduction, but so far no director has been assigned. Heres some free advice: Dont go back to Michael Bay. Arbi and Fallah have the right feel for this. M “Bad Boys for Life”: Action-comedy. Starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence and Kate del Castillo. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. Theaters and Showtimes R. 123 minutes. Mick LaSalle Mick LaSalle is The San Francisco Chronicle's film critic. Email: Twitter: MickLaSalle.

 

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