Bad Boy

In Miami, two wisecracking, trigger-happy bad boy cops, Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, must protect a witness to a murder while investigating a drug kingpin who is after the highly valuable heroin evidence stolen from the police precinct. The duo must overcome their personal differences and the precinct's internal affairs to solve the case before it's too late.

Bad Boys was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised the chemistry between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, the film's energetic action sequences, and Michael Bay's distinctive directorial style. However, some critics found the plot to be derivative and the humor to be occasionally juvenile.

• Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's charismatic performances and chemistry are the film's standout features.

• Michael Bay's kinetic and explosive direction delivers a high-octane action experience.

• While the action is thrilling, the plot is often considered thin and relies heavily on buddy-cop tropes.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, appreciating the dynamic between the two lead actors and the over-the-top action sequences. Many found it to be a fun and entertaining ride, though some noted it was a typical 90s action flick.

The script for 'Bad Boys' was originally conceived as a draft for a sequel to the 1980s TV series 'Miami Vice'.