IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users78%
Director: Michael Bay•Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime
Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett are assigned to investigate a drug lord's illegal activities. When a key witness to the crimes is murdered, the duo must race against time to solve the case before more lives are lost. Their investigation leads them into a dangerous world of organized crime and personal vendettas.
Bad Boys was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its action sequences and the chemistry between its leads, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. However, some critics found the plot to be derivative and the humor to be inconsistent. Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its fast-paced action and comedic elements.
Praised for its energetic action and the dynamic between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.
Criticized for a predictable plot and uneven comedic tone.
An enjoyable, if unoriginal, buddy-cop action flick.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's exciting action sequences and the comedic banter between the two lead actors, making it a fun watch for fans of the genre.
The film's director, Michael Bay, originally envisioned the movie as a darker, more serious crime drama, but it was retooled into a more comedic action film during pre-production.
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