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The movie" continues the long-running saga, but this latest installment falls into the trap of delivering more of the same without much innovation. The film lacks any fresh elements and largely recycles tropes seen in countless other action movies.
The action scenes, while brief and sporadic, feature our heavily battered yet inexplicably bulletproof heroes. These sequences are interspersed with lengthy, tiresome filler dialogue that does little to advance the plot or develop the characters. The two hours in the theater felt more like a slog, as the film struggled to maintain engagement with its audience.
"Bad Boys 4" at times resembles an ego-shooter game, a style that may appeal to fans of intense, immersive violence. However, this aspect requires a particular taste for such content. While the film manages to deliver solid entertainment and the dynamic chemistry between Smith and Lawrence remains a highlight, it ultimately fails to rise to the level of a masterpiece.
One of the most glaring issues is the evident aging of the main actors. Smith and Lawrence, though charismatic, often show their age, and the series' attempt to maintain the high-energy antics of its predecessors feels forced and out of touch. The weariness is palpable in many scenes, making it clear that the franchise is running on fumes.
A passable action film that relies heavily on the established rapport of its leading men. It offers a familiar blend of action and humor, but its lack of originality and overused clichés render it a largely forgettable experience. While fans of the series might find some enjoyment, it's time for this franchise to finally rest, acknowledging that its stars can no longer convincingly play the roles of youthful action heroes.
The action scenes, while brief and sporadic, feature our heavily battered yet inexplicably bulletproof heroes. These sequences are interspersed with lengthy, tiresome filler dialogue that does little to advance the plot or develop the characters. The two hours in the theater felt more like a slog, as the film struggled to maintain engagement with its audience.
"Bad Boys 4" at times resembles an ego-shooter game, a style that may appeal to fans of intense, immersive violence. However, this aspect requires a particular taste for such content. While the film manages to deliver solid entertainment and the dynamic chemistry between Smith and Lawrence remains a highlight, it ultimately fails to rise to the level of a masterpiece.
One of the most glaring issues is the evident aging of the main actors. Smith and Lawrence, though charismatic, often show their age, and the series' attempt to maintain the high-energy antics of its predecessors feels forced and out of touch. The weariness is palpable in many scenes, making it clear that the franchise is running on fumes.
A passable action film that relies heavily on the established rapport of its leading men. It offers a familiar blend of action and humor, but its lack of originality and overused clichés render it a largely forgettable experience. While fans of the series might find some enjoyment, it's time for this franchise to finally rest, acknowledging that its stars can no longer convincingly play the roles of youthful action heroes.
So I was left a little disappointed after the last film, something just seemed to be missing but this really hit the spot.
The 2 central characters still have great chemistry, but this felt a lot more like an ensemble piece with more fleshed out characters around them. I'm just going say #Reggierocks.
Some great cinematography with lots of fab camera and drone work zooming around all over the place. The first person gun work at one point added a new dimension.
Miami looks beautiful with the Orange and Teal tones.
Action galore and a good protagonist in Eric Dane, although his motive and why he is doing what he is, was pretty rubbish, but he still played it well, and to be fair you don't come in to this sort of film hoping for Shakespeare level story telling.
Some fun cameos pop up which raise a smile.
The soundtrack is good and Lorne Balfe delivers on the orchestrated score.
It has all you would expect from a Michael Bay production. Definitely life still in the franchise.
The 2 central characters still have great chemistry, but this felt a lot more like an ensemble piece with more fleshed out characters around them. I'm just going say #Reggierocks.
Some great cinematography with lots of fab camera and drone work zooming around all over the place. The first person gun work at one point added a new dimension.
Miami looks beautiful with the Orange and Teal tones.
Action galore and a good protagonist in Eric Dane, although his motive and why he is doing what he is, was pretty rubbish, but he still played it well, and to be fair you don't come in to this sort of film hoping for Shakespeare level story telling.
Some fun cameos pop up which raise a smile.
The soundtrack is good and Lorne Balfe delivers on the orchestrated score.
It has all you would expect from a Michael Bay production. Definitely life still in the franchise.
- brucemiddlemissphotography
- Jun 4, 2024
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I looked forward to Bad Boys: Ride or Die as I really enjoyed Bad Boys for Life. It retains a lot of the positive things which have made the past films fun such as impactful action, R rated jokes and family dynamics. That came with a bunch of side characters new and old and an okay plot but there is one thing that lets this movie down and it's Martin Lawrence's character, Marcus Burnett.
Unfortunately, it's becoming all too common in Hollywood for a character to be so over the top for a movie that it just becomes distracting.
After surviving a near death experience at the beginning of the film, Marcus is high on life and he literally acts as if he is high for the rest of the film. This went beyond fun and playful to the point where it was distracting and annoying. It led to many frustrating scenes which felt like they belonged in a cartoon including one scene where the characters chose one of the worst possible moments to sing the Bad Boys theme.
In the End, Bad Boys Ride or Die is a frustrating but okay film which could have been much better with different narrative choices although many people might enjoy the direction that the film went.
Unfortunately, it's becoming all too common in Hollywood for a character to be so over the top for a movie that it just becomes distracting.
After surviving a near death experience at the beginning of the film, Marcus is high on life and he literally acts as if he is high for the rest of the film. This went beyond fun and playful to the point where it was distracting and annoying. It led to many frustrating scenes which felt like they belonged in a cartoon including one scene where the characters chose one of the worst possible moments to sing the Bad Boys theme.
In the End, Bad Boys Ride or Die is a frustrating but okay film which could have been much better with different narrative choices although many people might enjoy the direction that the film went.
I'm not understanding all these good reviews on here? I LOVED the first two, liked the 3rd one, but have recently grew more attached to the 3rd one as of lately. However, this one, what a major disappointment. It seemed like they had a set amount of days to make this movie with a set amount of money to spend for the movie. It literally was not like ANY of the other 3. The action was scenes were abysmal, their usually funny and perfect timed humor was nowhere to be found. Thinking the funniest part of this movie was the very end with Reggie. I'm hoping that this movie will be like the 3rd and grow on me. Oh and not to mention, the casting was awful! I LOVED the captain, he was the 3rd most loved person in all 3 movies, next to Mike and Marcus. I love the idea of the daughter to avenge his death, however, the casting of his daughter in this movie was an awful choice. I just felt her acting was pitiful. I'm not sure what happened to Michael Bay/ Jerry Bruckheimer making this movie, but my thumbs up are for the first 3 and a thumbs down for the 4th.
- s_schmidt-04612
- Jul 26, 2024
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- DanLawson146
- Jun 8, 2024
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I do not understand why some people are still at this "Will Smith" slap stage. Just get over with it. You don't give 1/10 to a movie like this unless you're dumb and got shot in the head. Yes what he did was bad, but it has nothing to do with the movie nor his actions, cuz remember he's an actor. Remember all these people giving 1/10 are still but*hurt about the slap & are trying to boycott Will Smith for his acting career. I don't want to include any spoilers, The movie is funny got great comedy lines, great acting and the jokes are just too funny so don't lurk around giving weird unrealistic rating just because you don't like the actor in real life. & i'd suggest to watch it for fun.
- pkilic-72602
- Jun 5, 2024
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I have always been a fan of will and Martin ever since the fresh prince and Martin show. This movie was so fun, I laughed so hard and the audience in general too. Action packed and some scenes were shot in a way I never saw. Congrats to the filmmakers adil and Bilal which are from my city Brussels in Belgium. They gave their own twist and flair to this and the last bad boys and I hope they keep coming. I watched the premiere 2nd of June and now I'm re watching the old ones. Probably my favourite action series.
Also regi is the goat 😂 annd I love how Martin is more like the badass this time anround, he did a great job. Again, this movie is awesome and I will be watching it many more times.
Also regi is the goat 😂 annd I love how Martin is more like the badass this time anround, he did a great job. Again, this movie is awesome and I will be watching it many more times.
- noedubrulle
- Jun 4, 2024
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Martin Lawrence totally killed it here but I do believe Will Smith is still affected in his acting due to his slap incident (or perhaps his charm is gone).
Same old story (good guys get set-up by bad guys and they win in the end). Jokes were ok but I don't think I want to see Will Smith ever again on the screen (he was once a favorite actor of mine).
Supporting cast was lackluster as most people have said. And some scenes were fun but the story overall was very predictable (specially who the bad guy is which you can figure it out in the first 20 minutes or so).
I love action films and comedy, this used to be a great movie series but I think Will Smith should consider retiring and let his glory days be gone...
Same old story (good guys get set-up by bad guys and they win in the end). Jokes were ok but I don't think I want to see Will Smith ever again on the screen (he was once a favorite actor of mine).
Supporting cast was lackluster as most people have said. And some scenes were fun but the story overall was very predictable (specially who the bad guy is which you can figure it out in the first 20 minutes or so).
I love action films and comedy, this used to be a great movie series but I think Will Smith should consider retiring and let his glory days be gone...
- markdrakedev
- Jun 9, 2024
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Been a hardcore fan of the first bad boys and also enjoyed the second but this one lacks depth and the way the camera moves around all the time makes it really uncomfortable to watch and takes away a lot how you experience the story. It's like they try to cover the lack of depth with some spectacular filming but they made it worse. Quite disappointing. Don't get me wrong it's still entertaining but it's just not bad boys anymore as it used to be. There just could have been worked more in depth around the characters and conversations instead of trying to focus only on the filming. It's like the directors want it just too much. Keep it simple and don't overdue it. Especially when you have good actors.
- glenn-marnef
- Aug 14, 2024
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The fourth entry in the revitalised buddy cop, action, comedy franchise. Bad Boys: Ride or Die sees wisecracking Miami cops Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) embark on a dangerous mission to clear the name of their late police captain when he gets linked to drug cartels.
Firstly, they missed a trick not calling this instalment Bad Boys 4 Life, alas we cannot have everything we desire. Anyway, it was inevitable that we were going to get a fourth (and potentially fifth) as 2020's actual Bad Boys For Life made nearly half a billion dollars and due to the pandemic, was in the top 3 highest grossing of that year.
It has been too long since I watched the first film (it is long, long overdue a rewatch), however Bad Boys II I return to every couple of years when I require a dousing of Bayhem. Has it aged well? Nope. Is it obnoxious and overlong? Yes. Does the action rule? Hell yes! The third film I found solid, yet disappointing, it lacked the grit and sleaze of its predecessor and incorporated a bizarre supernatural element that didn't quite click.
This was a real step up from three and balances the slick, modernised lega-sequel of the previous film with the sleaze and chaos of Bay's entries. Admittedly it's a little bit of a rushed and rocky start and narratively the film isn't bringing anything particularly new to the table, yet it's clearly relishing its heightened mid-00's vibes. Once Marcus returns a from death's embrace with a new outlook on life and spirituality and Mike's fears for his family, his own mortality and a reconnection with his fugitive son come to the forefront of his anxieties, the film adds a surprising layer of character work that still manages to incorporate dick jokes and f-bombs aplenty.
Action-wise this boasts some of the franchise's best set pieces. Director's Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah certainly lean a bit heavier into the Bayism's here than in BBFL. A slow-motion, sped up and gloriously chaotic digital, neon tinged art exhibition shootout is very Bay. A superb John Wick-esque home invasion shootout (featuring a well deserved triumphant moment for a fan favourite character) and the *entire* finale section of the film is a bar setter for shootouts this year. The incorporation of first person POVs, drones, alligators, explosions aplenty mix together for a riotous bloody blowout.
Performance-wise this was certainly the best way Will Smith could properly return after the Oscars controversy (I know he had Emancipation a few months after the incident, but I don't think anybody apart from me watched it). His more vulnerable and subdued fatherly moments as Mike are well executed... as well as the kick ass swagger that established the character. However, it's Martin Lawrence that steals the show. A motormouth, wide-eyed, born again foul mouthed spiritual guide who claims he can't die. He's having a ball and both he and Smith's chemistry is still unbeatable. Supporting players Jacob Scipio, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhea Seehorn and Reggie himself Dennis Greene are all locked in to the material.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die was a bullet riddled, cackle worthy blast of throwback fun that was a step up from my expectations. Smith & Lawrence are still a great duo, the action is killer and the balance of soap opera sincerity and over-the-top drama balances effectively with the motor-mouthed bickering and gags. Sure, the plot isn't particularly standout and the film is a little choppy in the first act, but when the wheels begin to fully spin, the film charges off the start line.
Firstly, they missed a trick not calling this instalment Bad Boys 4 Life, alas we cannot have everything we desire. Anyway, it was inevitable that we were going to get a fourth (and potentially fifth) as 2020's actual Bad Boys For Life made nearly half a billion dollars and due to the pandemic, was in the top 3 highest grossing of that year.
It has been too long since I watched the first film (it is long, long overdue a rewatch), however Bad Boys II I return to every couple of years when I require a dousing of Bayhem. Has it aged well? Nope. Is it obnoxious and overlong? Yes. Does the action rule? Hell yes! The third film I found solid, yet disappointing, it lacked the grit and sleaze of its predecessor and incorporated a bizarre supernatural element that didn't quite click.
This was a real step up from three and balances the slick, modernised lega-sequel of the previous film with the sleaze and chaos of Bay's entries. Admittedly it's a little bit of a rushed and rocky start and narratively the film isn't bringing anything particularly new to the table, yet it's clearly relishing its heightened mid-00's vibes. Once Marcus returns a from death's embrace with a new outlook on life and spirituality and Mike's fears for his family, his own mortality and a reconnection with his fugitive son come to the forefront of his anxieties, the film adds a surprising layer of character work that still manages to incorporate dick jokes and f-bombs aplenty.
Action-wise this boasts some of the franchise's best set pieces. Director's Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah certainly lean a bit heavier into the Bayism's here than in BBFL. A slow-motion, sped up and gloriously chaotic digital, neon tinged art exhibition shootout is very Bay. A superb John Wick-esque home invasion shootout (featuring a well deserved triumphant moment for a fan favourite character) and the *entire* finale section of the film is a bar setter for shootouts this year. The incorporation of first person POVs, drones, alligators, explosions aplenty mix together for a riotous bloody blowout.
Performance-wise this was certainly the best way Will Smith could properly return after the Oscars controversy (I know he had Emancipation a few months after the incident, but I don't think anybody apart from me watched it). His more vulnerable and subdued fatherly moments as Mike are well executed... as well as the kick ass swagger that established the character. However, it's Martin Lawrence that steals the show. A motormouth, wide-eyed, born again foul mouthed spiritual guide who claims he can't die. He's having a ball and both he and Smith's chemistry is still unbeatable. Supporting players Jacob Scipio, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhea Seehorn and Reggie himself Dennis Greene are all locked in to the material.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die was a bullet riddled, cackle worthy blast of throwback fun that was a step up from my expectations. Smith & Lawrence are still a great duo, the action is killer and the balance of soap opera sincerity and over-the-top drama balances effectively with the motor-mouthed bickering and gags. Sure, the plot isn't particularly standout and the film is a little choppy in the first act, but when the wheels begin to fully spin, the film charges off the start line.
- jackransom-69832
- Jun 4, 2024
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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence continue to have great chemistry as the Bad Boys. This entry does put a new spin on the franchise by having Mike (Will Smith) be the scared one and Marcus (Martin Lawrence) be the chilled calm one which makes for some great comedy and tension. Mike finally has a family and that means something to lose. Martin continues to deliver on the humour and many moments with him got a chuckle out of me.
Unfortunately, the plot is incredibly predictable. The so-called "twist" is not even remotely surprising and every character arc is very generic. The action scenes are fine but lack the octane energy of the first 2 movies. There is one great action set piece but it is not from Will Smith or Martin's character.
Still, it is fun popcorn entertainment and I had a good time with it.
Unfortunately, the plot is incredibly predictable. The so-called "twist" is not even remotely surprising and every character arc is very generic. The action scenes are fine but lack the octane energy of the first 2 movies. There is one great action set piece but it is not from Will Smith or Martin's character.
Still, it is fun popcorn entertainment and I had a good time with it.
- MovieWarfare
- Aug 9, 2024
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I loved the first two and felt like the third was very, very off tone and out of place for the "trilogy". If like me you disliked the third, you will hate for forth. Where the third introduced this bazaar soap opera styled movie with a witch and a long lost son, this one they introduce.... god? And soul mates..... its funny I completely missed the warlock and demons in the first and second film.
I genuinely hope this movie makes enough money to fund a 5th film just so they can afford Michael bay and some decent writers! Because I love seeing Will and Martin together and the characters (at least the OG version of them were so great). Why have they made Marcus SOOO dumb... it didn't work for Thor love and thunder and it doesn't work here.
The directors need to quit and just work for MTV it's genuinely like they have never seen the first two films and have only HEARD about Bay's style of directing. Just because you can fit a camera in a seemingly impossible position doesn't mean you should do it every 3 minutes. Every shot and scene in this film is just flooding with an attempt to be stylish or cool or bay-esc. The camera is constantly spinning or moving it makes Bay's shaky cam feel like a tripod. Also what's with ALL the colour/neon!? Every close up I swear has either a red, green or purple glow to it; unless it's interior, in which case you are treated to over the top lens flare from curtain less windows. The OG films looked beautiful but also had some grit to them.
Point is I am a fan so wanted to like it but it didn't look good, it wasn't funny and it just felt like the franchise is going the same direction as fast and the furious but some how less entertaining.
The last two films have been a crime to cinema, how they got Will and Martin to sign their contracts I will never know.
How two thirds of this film was ever put on the page, I will never know. It felt like a straight to DVD waste of time.
I genuinely hope this movie makes enough money to fund a 5th film just so they can afford Michael bay and some decent writers! Because I love seeing Will and Martin together and the characters (at least the OG version of them were so great). Why have they made Marcus SOOO dumb... it didn't work for Thor love and thunder and it doesn't work here.
The directors need to quit and just work for MTV it's genuinely like they have never seen the first two films and have only HEARD about Bay's style of directing. Just because you can fit a camera in a seemingly impossible position doesn't mean you should do it every 3 minutes. Every shot and scene in this film is just flooding with an attempt to be stylish or cool or bay-esc. The camera is constantly spinning or moving it makes Bay's shaky cam feel like a tripod. Also what's with ALL the colour/neon!? Every close up I swear has either a red, green or purple glow to it; unless it's interior, in which case you are treated to over the top lens flare from curtain less windows. The OG films looked beautiful but also had some grit to them.
Point is I am a fan so wanted to like it but it didn't look good, it wasn't funny and it just felt like the franchise is going the same direction as fast and the furious but some how less entertaining.
The last two films have been a crime to cinema, how they got Will and Martin to sign their contracts I will never know.
How two thirds of this film was ever put on the page, I will never know. It felt like a straight to DVD waste of time.
- joshcook-55755
- Jun 10, 2024
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Longtime, not to mention long in the tooth police partners Mike and Marcus ride together...they die together...and now are back in a superfluous sequel together. Mike is attempting to settle down, Marcus is trying to avoid stress, but that all goes out the window when their late superior officer Captain Howard is implicated to be in cahoots with a dangerous drug cartel. Naturally they feel inclined to preserve the posthumous legacy of their fellow policeman. Beyond good use of the Miami scenery, there isn't much going on here to justify this sequel's existence; it shoehorns in some major characters who aren't given anything substantial to do, with a stale plot that runs on autopilot featuring generic bad guys, uninspired action scenes (with disorienting camera work), and forced attempts at humor which continually flop. The results aren't funny or exciting despite how hard Martin and Will try to make it work, and attempts to recapture the magic of earlier movies only highlight how lame and unneeded this newest entry truly is...whatcha gonna do? Find something else to watch. *½
- Special-K88
- Aug 11, 2024
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I need first to express here how much I hated "Bad Boys for Life". I really thought that it was a terrible, cheap, tired, rehash of old plots. I say this here because, against all odds, I quite liked "Ride or Die".
At Mike Lowrey's (Will Smith) wedding, his long-term partner and best friend Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) suffers from a heart attack. During his recovery they learn that their mentor and former Captain, the late Conrad Howard (Joe Pantoliano) has been accused of bribery and corruption related to Cartel operations in Miami. Despite orders not to, unwilling to believe the evidence, they start to investigate, and this leads them back to Armando (Jacob Scipio) Mike's son, Howard's assassin, and former member of the cartel.
I'm not going to suggest for a moment that the film is great. Much of this again been done before and in better films. Martin Lawrence remains more tedious than funny and his "I can't die" schtick has been done elsewhere. Tiffany Haddish is surely being punished for something with this role, a one scene cameo that could not be more annoying. I hated the panic attack storyline, particularly as it's fixed with a "man up" moment. Also, if the villain twist in this movie comes as any form of surprise for you then. . . . would you like to buy these magic beans I have for sale?
I say all that, but again, I quite enjoyed the film. I liked most of the big action set piece at the end and the Reggie scene is great. I liked the return for Vanessa Hudgens and Alexander Ludwig and their interactions together. I just felt that, whilst not matching the ridiculous scale of "Bad Boys 2" this was a bigger and more interesting film than the last one. Do I need another one? I'd probably go, but equally the series has had a lot of repetition already, so I'm not bothered if not. Crossover with "Fast and Furious" though - yes please.
At Mike Lowrey's (Will Smith) wedding, his long-term partner and best friend Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) suffers from a heart attack. During his recovery they learn that their mentor and former Captain, the late Conrad Howard (Joe Pantoliano) has been accused of bribery and corruption related to Cartel operations in Miami. Despite orders not to, unwilling to believe the evidence, they start to investigate, and this leads them back to Armando (Jacob Scipio) Mike's son, Howard's assassin, and former member of the cartel.
I'm not going to suggest for a moment that the film is great. Much of this again been done before and in better films. Martin Lawrence remains more tedious than funny and his "I can't die" schtick has been done elsewhere. Tiffany Haddish is surely being punished for something with this role, a one scene cameo that could not be more annoying. I hated the panic attack storyline, particularly as it's fixed with a "man up" moment. Also, if the villain twist in this movie comes as any form of surprise for you then. . . . would you like to buy these magic beans I have for sale?
I say all that, but again, I quite enjoyed the film. I liked most of the big action set piece at the end and the Reggie scene is great. I liked the return for Vanessa Hudgens and Alexander Ludwig and their interactions together. I just felt that, whilst not matching the ridiculous scale of "Bad Boys 2" this was a bigger and more interesting film than the last one. Do I need another one? I'd probably go, but equally the series has had a lot of repetition already, so I'm not bothered if not. Crossover with "Fast and Furious" though - yes please.
- southdavid
- Jun 17, 2024
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Yeah , i can confirme that it was a nice movie and all the events also the story, but the acting and action is like TOO MUCH, you can't feel the movie , the directore make you fill watching a movie of teens not a movie with real action.
Yeah , i can confirme that it was a nice movie and all the events also the story, but the acting and action is like TOO MUCH, you can't feel the movie , the directore make you fill watching a movie of teens not a movie with real action.
Yeah , i can confirme that it was a nice movie and all the events also the story, but the acting and action is like TOO MUCH, you can't feel the movie , the directore make you fill watching a movie of teens not a movie with real action.
Yeah , i can confirme that it was a nice movie and all the events also the story, but the acting and action is like TOO MUCH, you can't feel the movie , the directore make you fill watching a movie of teens not a movie with real action.
Yeah , i can confirme that it was a nice movie and all the events also the story, but the acting and action is like TOO MUCH, you can't feel the movie , the directore make you fill watching a movie of teens not a movie with real action.
- djabirperso
- Jul 28, 2024
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Greetings from Lithuania.
"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" (2024) is 4-th film in the series and it does what all previous films did - it entertains for one evening and then you forget it and never rewatch it. "Ride or Die" isn't a great action movie, but it is a pretty good one. I liked most of the film, pacing was good, acting is solid for this type of film. Action scenes were descent, with particularly one in the house that clearly took inspiration from John Wick movies - and i will leave it at that. At its running time 1 h 50 min it does its job for one evening - it entertains.
Overall, "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" is a pretty good movie to recommend it to see if you have seen previous ones and at least mildly enjoyed them. Its well paced and has funny moments, action scenes are descent and its entertaining.
"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" (2024) is 4-th film in the series and it does what all previous films did - it entertains for one evening and then you forget it and never rewatch it. "Ride or Die" isn't a great action movie, but it is a pretty good one. I liked most of the film, pacing was good, acting is solid for this type of film. Action scenes were descent, with particularly one in the house that clearly took inspiration from John Wick movies - and i will leave it at that. At its running time 1 h 50 min it does its job for one evening - it entertains.
Overall, "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" is a pretty good movie to recommend it to see if you have seen previous ones and at least mildly enjoyed them. Its well paced and has funny moments, action scenes are descent and its entertaining.
Terrible acting, bad storyline and absolutely not funny (although, they try). Obviously someone needed the money and Hollywood is out of fresh ideas.
Only a few actors should act in action movies beyond a certain age and the sad boys aren't amongst them.
Not sure, if part III or part IV is worse, but both are not worth watching at all.
From here onwards, I can ot tell you anything anymore about this bad movie, but I need to fill the minimum characters. Interesting fact: there were 6 people in the cinema watching this movie. On a friday evening. I guess a lot of people were smarter than us 6nand didn't even go into the movie.
Only a few actors should act in action movies beyond a certain age and the sad boys aren't amongst them.
Not sure, if part III or part IV is worse, but both are not worth watching at all.
From here onwards, I can ot tell you anything anymore about this bad movie, but I need to fill the minimum characters. Interesting fact: there were 6 people in the cinema watching this movie. On a friday evening. I guess a lot of people were smarter than us 6nand didn't even go into the movie.
- philippbuchecker
- Jun 6, 2024
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It must be a lot of fun to write these 'Bad Boys' movies. The two lead characters really are great and they play off each other so well. And even if you wrote something in the script that was so-so, you know you've got a couple of great actors who will make it work. There were a couple of lines in this movie where I thought to myself, on paper that probably wasn't all that funny, but they found a delivery that got a chuckle out of me.
There's everything you could want out of a 'Bad Boys' movie in this one. The action is there, the laughs are there, there's a great menacing villain and there are some fun side characters to help carry the load. We are four movies into the series and have yet to see a drop-off in standard whatsoever. Bring on the next one I say. 8.5/10.
There's everything you could want out of a 'Bad Boys' movie in this one. The action is there, the laughs are there, there's a great menacing villain and there are some fun side characters to help carry the load. We are four movies into the series and have yet to see a drop-off in standard whatsoever. Bring on the next one I say. 8.5/10.
- jtindahouse
- Jun 4, 2024
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Let's start with the poor choice of movie title. Bad boys 4 life was more suitable for the forth movie, but that fact didn't harm this movie quality. The rest did. I had no expectations from this movie to do anything else different then it did at the other three movies, so it is not that big disappointment.
This movie is a good time for all viewers, that like an action humoristic movie. It felt like the longest of them all, but actually it was the shortest, it just didn't have so much convincing or compelling plot, when it comes to compering it to all other films, that came before it. The feeling is that now the fourth movie is the one that has to put a stop to the series.
I had the greatest times with both of first movies as a teenagers and then as young man, but now it feels too generic and too worn out. Martin Lawrence is the start of this feature, like in the meaning that he is taking all the burden on his shoulders. He is funny, he is in control and his taking command of this thing, while Smith is falling behind.
The plot doesn't matter, because though the tables are a little bit turned, for both main characters, the rhythm stays the same and everything is running in the same path, without any surprises or new interesting new characters. Its like a meeting with an old friend you exactly know what to expect from and not see him for several years later.
Probably it is better to watch it on the movie theater, to give all action sequences an added value and maybe let the movie feel more impressive, but nothing changes the fact that this movie is more of the same and probably will not be remembered by old or new fans to come, because his lack of any element that would divide it from other movies of the genre, that are running in parallel these days.
This movie is a good time for all viewers, that like an action humoristic movie. It felt like the longest of them all, but actually it was the shortest, it just didn't have so much convincing or compelling plot, when it comes to compering it to all other films, that came before it. The feeling is that now the fourth movie is the one that has to put a stop to the series.
I had the greatest times with both of first movies as a teenagers and then as young man, but now it feels too generic and too worn out. Martin Lawrence is the start of this feature, like in the meaning that he is taking all the burden on his shoulders. He is funny, he is in control and his taking command of this thing, while Smith is falling behind.
The plot doesn't matter, because though the tables are a little bit turned, for both main characters, the rhythm stays the same and everything is running in the same path, without any surprises or new interesting new characters. Its like a meeting with an old friend you exactly know what to expect from and not see him for several years later.
Probably it is better to watch it on the movie theater, to give all action sequences an added value and maybe let the movie feel more impressive, but nothing changes the fact that this movie is more of the same and probably will not be remembered by old or new fans to come, because his lack of any element that would divide it from other movies of the genre, that are running in parallel these days.
- BoBo_Goal32
- Jul 25, 2024
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I was a huge fan of the first two movies, at the time there was a lot more buddy comedy action films back then and these were up their with the best of them, rewatched both over the years. The third was ok, not great and not particularly memorable, I was kinda surprised they did another but I think the reason is pretty simple... Will Smiths popularity and reputation took a huge hit for a long while and this being one of his most popular franchises was more likely than a geriatric fresh prince.
I for one was a huge will smith fan from awful movies like WWW to his music and tv but last 6-8 years I've found I've gone off him and his style a lot and this film really drove home stuff I don't like, the endless shots of him pulling faces, the fact he has to be the hero, talking down to others, his character is not likeable, Lawrence is near 60 with endless hair dye doing the same stuff as when he was mid thirties, it felt forced and a bit tired to me. I didn't find any of the healthy living jokes that funny.
I found the young generation saved this film from being a walkout for me, the couple, the son and son in law were great, especially the son, the scenes were great with him in, he was very believable. One thing that bugged me was that the "good guys" fall into an animal enclosure and think it's ok after winding it up to attack the animal. Hardly standard good guy behaviour.
Story was ok, but far fetched and lame but that fits in with this maybe being forced out, who knows, but either way as a stand alone film it's probably quite entertaining and watchable but for a fan of the series and 2 actors I've enjoyed a lot this didn't land.
I for one was a huge will smith fan from awful movies like WWW to his music and tv but last 6-8 years I've found I've gone off him and his style a lot and this film really drove home stuff I don't like, the endless shots of him pulling faces, the fact he has to be the hero, talking down to others, his character is not likeable, Lawrence is near 60 with endless hair dye doing the same stuff as when he was mid thirties, it felt forced and a bit tired to me. I didn't find any of the healthy living jokes that funny.
I found the young generation saved this film from being a walkout for me, the couple, the son and son in law were great, especially the son, the scenes were great with him in, he was very believable. One thing that bugged me was that the "good guys" fall into an animal enclosure and think it's ok after winding it up to attack the animal. Hardly standard good guy behaviour.
Story was ok, but far fetched and lame but that fits in with this maybe being forced out, who knows, but either way as a stand alone film it's probably quite entertaining and watchable but for a fan of the series and 2 actors I've enjoyed a lot this didn't land.
- chris_rowe-881-168820
- Jul 11, 2024
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Bad Boys is back and it's so much fun, action packed and hilarious! More Martin Lawrence than the last one had which I really loved cause he was hilarious in this one too and so many types of jokes in this! Martin also had a really funny shootout scene involving food. Action was badass with the great choreography the last one had and more of that brutality too with bloody heavy hitting scenes, one scene I thought I was watching John Wick! There is probably one scene I wasn't keen on which is when someone has an out of body death experience, didn't match the grounded story. But the rest of the story was thrilling and connected to all the past bad boys films which I can appreciate it more for that, especially seeing the relationship between Mike and his son. Mike had some more character work with his panic attacks and even Marcus showing age and toll of the job they do. Final showdown was epic with tons of action with some really unique stuff to have fun with. Music they used too was really epic of course "Bad Boys" song but the song "Tonight" was really awesome and the use of those songs made it so much more amazing! Some really interesting camera angles especially during the final face off and as a wannabe cinematographer I appreciate them trying new things and seeing them work. It's good to see actors such as Rhea Seehorn, Eric Dane and Ioan Gruffudd in more roles too! There is also a Michael Bay cameo which was pretty cool! A great Bad Boys film that is epic on scale, hilarious and action packed fun!
That's not to say this franchise has overstayed its welcome, no. But this movie feels like it has exhausted its last bit of entertainment without coming across as unnecessary. And that's a good thing.
Out of the four Bad Boys movies so far, this was probably the one I enjoyed the most. It maybe also has to do with the fact that this was the first Bad Boys movie I've watched in the big screen, naturally making the experience more exciting and memorable, but I also feel like the movie has a lot to make it likeable - be it the rather cliché but effective script, the callbacks, the action, the excitement and most of all, the amazing chemistry between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.
Overall, the movie is pretty fun and while not all jokes land, it's still decently funny and entertaining at the same time.
Out of the four Bad Boys movies so far, this was probably the one I enjoyed the most. It maybe also has to do with the fact that this was the first Bad Boys movie I've watched in the big screen, naturally making the experience more exciting and memorable, but I also feel like the movie has a lot to make it likeable - be it the rather cliché but effective script, the callbacks, the action, the excitement and most of all, the amazing chemistry between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.
Overall, the movie is pretty fun and while not all jokes land, it's still decently funny and entertaining at the same time.
- isaacsundaralingam
- Jun 5, 2024
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Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Oh dear, I had hoped that at the end of the last banal movie we had seen the end of this excruciating franchise. How much macho posturing can we, the viewer, be subjected to that literarily made me squirm from one scene to another.
Not only was there a vestigial script, nasty stereotyping, preposterous scenarios, and the most egregious and controlling relationships based upon fear and retribution. This movie grandstands this mucho behaviour and promotes it in the most barefaced manner. How can this still exist in 2024!
It does not pass the minimum bar of six out loud laughs per movie I didn't laugh once.
Lastly and perhaps most shockingly this movie was used as a vehicle for the cancelled actor Will Smith to re-enter Hollywood. Previously he presented himself as a black role model across the world, a whole generation copied his supposed wholesome and non-judgemental approach, he then turned out to be nothing more that a violent misogynistic who had hoodwinked the public for years, there is no coming back from that period!
I hated this reductive movie from start to finish I'm not sure who this was made for but whoever is lapping up this rubbish needs to take take a close look at what it is they are admiring.
For me this is a 3 outta 10, at best, I enjoyed some of the stunts.
Oh dear, I had hoped that at the end of the last banal movie we had seen the end of this excruciating franchise. How much macho posturing can we, the viewer, be subjected to that literarily made me squirm from one scene to another.
Not only was there a vestigial script, nasty stereotyping, preposterous scenarios, and the most egregious and controlling relationships based upon fear and retribution. This movie grandstands this mucho behaviour and promotes it in the most barefaced manner. How can this still exist in 2024!
It does not pass the minimum bar of six out loud laughs per movie I didn't laugh once.
Lastly and perhaps most shockingly this movie was used as a vehicle for the cancelled actor Will Smith to re-enter Hollywood. Previously he presented himself as a black role model across the world, a whole generation copied his supposed wholesome and non-judgemental approach, he then turned out to be nothing more that a violent misogynistic who had hoodwinked the public for years, there is no coming back from that period!
I hated this reductive movie from start to finish I'm not sure who this was made for but whoever is lapping up this rubbish needs to take take a close look at what it is they are admiring.
For me this is a 3 outta 10, at best, I enjoyed some of the stunts.
- martimusross
- Jul 22, 2024
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