Bad Boys

Name: Bad Boys
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Released: April 7, 1995
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 41
Cast: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith

1995

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Mixed or average reviews based on 24 Critic Reviews

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: April 7, 1995 | R

Starring: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith

Summary: One hundred million dollars worth of confiscated heroin has just been jacked from police custody. Once the career bust of Detective Mike Lowery (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence), the missing drugs now threaten to shut down the narcotics division of the Miami Police Department. When the drug investigation turns deadly, theOne hundred million dollars worth of confiscated heroin has just been jacked from police custody. Once the career bust of Detective Mike Lowery (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence), the missing drugs now threaten to shut down the narcotics division of the Miami Police Department. When the drug investigation turns deadly, the murderers kidnap the only witness, a beautiful police informant (Tea Leoni) and close friend of the boys, which makes things personal. [Sony]… Expand

Director: Michael Bay

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 118 min

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Sarah Kerr

The car chases are unimpeachable. Read full review

Gary Kamiya

With more sophisticated writing, one suspects they could really soar: Even here, slowed by clunky, character-establishing lines and an all-devouring plot, they hit more often than they miss. Read full review

Todd McCarthy

Crucially, the teaming of standup favorite and "Martin" star Lawrence and "Fresh Prince" Smith clicks from the outset, with both right at home handling action and comedy on the bigscreen. Even when it's not particularly funny, their interplay is engaging, and their lively, raucous personalities keep the proceedings punchy and watchable for the slightly overlong running time. Read full review

James Berardinelli

There's only so far a movie can go on loud music, nicely-framed shots, testosterone, and adrenaline. Bad Boys takes the often-traveled road, and leads the audience to a dead end. Read full review

Staff (Not Credited)

Aside from the racial twist, this is pretty conventional fare, but it's consistently diverting. Read full review

Desson Thomson

Even by the low-low standards of cheap action flicks, this one's bad, boys. Read full review

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Formulaic sass machine... I was writhing in my seat. Read full review

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JasonQ.

Dec 29, 2006

This was one of the best movies I have ever seen. This was one of the best movies Will Smith has ever made. I compleatly recomend this movie to almoast anyone.

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Apr 23, 2021

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Paramilitary400

May 17, 2015

Bad Boys is a terrific action movie with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Michael Bay did a wonderful job on this movie. The movie is jam packed with action and the movie has many jokes. The storyline is clever and the actor that plays the villain is very good. He also plays the corruptBad Boys is a terrific action movie with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Michael Bay did a wonderful job on this movie. The movie is jam packed with action and the movie has many jokes. The storyline is clever and the actor that plays the villain is very good. He also plays the corrupt detective in Kiss Of The Dragon. Tea Leoni is also excellent in this movie. She hasn't been in many action movies but she was perfectly cast in this movie. She has many effective and amusing scenes with the other actors. A must see movie for any action fan.… Expand

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Jul 19, 2021

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Noel7891

Feb 1, 2020

Film critics are pointless fools with no taste. It was a hit when it came out and 25 years later, it still effortlessly entertains the whole family.

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313btfu

Jan 22, 2020

Bad Boys is a solid buddy cop movie with just the right amount of corny dialogue and even cornier, yet still endearing, editing and screenplay. Martin Lawrence and Will Smith have palpable chemistry and are a delight to watch. On the negative side, Michael Bay's affinity for gaudy explosionsBad Boys is a solid buddy cop movie with just the right amount of corny dialogue and even cornier, yet still endearing, editing and screenplay. Martin Lawrence and Will Smith have palpable chemistry and are a delight to watch. On the negative side, Michael Bay's affinity for gaudy explosions is back and as egregious as ever - though one can question whether that's truly a negative given the genre off the film. Tea Leoni's character Julie, despite being a main protagonist, is an absolute pain to watch and is very easy to root against.… Expand

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cameronmorewood

Nov 7, 2012

Bad Boys is a piece of trash. A scum sucking off the brains of the inhabitants of earth.

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