Bad Boys for Life
Bad Boys for Life

Bad Boys for Life

2020Movie124 minEnglish

Marcus and Mike are forced to confront new threats, career changes, and midlife crises as they join the newly created elite team AMMO of the Miami police department to take down the ruthless Armando Armas, the vicious leader of a Miami drug cartel.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users86%
Director: Adil El Arbi and Bilall FallahGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Miami PD's elite Special Victims Unit, Detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, reunite for one last ride when a ruthless cartel leader's son is released from prison and vows revenge. Pursued by a new, highly specialized police unit and hampered by internal conflicts, the aging Bad Boys must navigate a complex web of betrayal and confrontation to protect their city and their lives.

Critical Reception

Bad Boys for Life was a critical and commercial success, praised for its blend of humor, action, and surprisingly heartfelt character development. Critics lauded the chemistry between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, the energetic direction, and the satisfying continuation of the franchise, even as some noted its adherence to familiar action movie tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • A surprisingly strong and entertaining threequel that reignites the franchise with humor and action.
  • The chemistry between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence remains a key selling point.
  • Offers a fun, if formulaic, ride with impressive action sequences.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally praise the film's high-octane action, comedic timing, and the enduring chemistry between the lead actors. Many enjoyed seeing the iconic duo back in action and found the story to be a satisfying upgrade from previous installments, though some felt the plot was somewhat predictable.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a People's Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie.

Fun Fact

The filmmakers incorporated a subtle nod to the original 'Bad Boys' by having Mike Lowrey drive a cherry red 1990s Ford Mustang convertible, similar to the iconic Porsche he drove in the first film.

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Ahmetaslan27

Ahmetaslan27

**Bad Boys 3: A Fun but Forgettable Ride That Lacks Its Old Spark** The question on my mind is: What are you doing? Sometimes, simplicity is golden—it doesn’t need complications. Take the Bad Boys series, for example. for note Watching t...
Ahmetaslan27

Ahmetaslan27

**Bad Boys 3: A Fun but Forgettable Ride That Lacks Its Old Spark** The question on my mind is: What are you doing? Sometimes, simplicity is golden—it doesn’t need complications. Take the Bad Boys series, for example. for note Watching t...
Ahmetaslan27

Ahmetaslan27

**Bad Boys 3: A Fun but Forgettable Ride That Lacks Its Old Spark** The question on my mind is: What are you doing? Sometimes, simplicity is golden—it doesn’t need complications. Take the Bad Boys series, for example. for note Watching t...
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Not as good as the others. Martin Lawrence's character just didn't seem like he gave a 100% of his role in this movie. Kind of thrown off the chemistry they once had. It was still an ok movie.
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Yeah....... IDK. I thought the first one was brilliant, and the second was an OK action/comedy but didn't have as many subtle spoofs, but still was a decent action movie. This one, on the other hand I'd only give one star because I do...
Subbu Swaroop

Subbu Swaroop

It was very fun and entertaining to watch. I was laughing all the time.
tmdb92312096

tmdb92312096

You know what you're getting.
itsogs

itsogs

Another action packed movie for fans of bad boys.
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com I was never a big fan of the Bad Boys films. Firstly, I'm not too fond of Michael Bay as a director (as a producer, he's fine). The way he ...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

The list of what's wrong with 'Bad Boys For Life' is long and varied, but it's not all bad. There were some good lines, and the scenes where Mike and Marcus were together obviously shine in an otherwise dull film. Fans will also go nuts whe...