Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Bad Boys: Ride or Die

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

2024Movie115 minEnglish

After their late former Captain is framed, Lowrey and Burnett try to clear his name, only to end up on the run themselves.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users93%
Director: Adil & BilallGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett find themselves on the run after their late captain is implicated in a drug cartel conspiracy. To clear his name and uncover the truth, the impulsive duo must go against the grain and defy protocol, utilizing their signature blend of high-octane action and trademark humor. They find an unlikely ally in a former flame of Mike's, as they race against time to expose a deeper corruption within the Miami PD.

Critical Reception

The film generally received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising the chemistry between Smith and Lawrence, the action sequences, and the film's humor. However, some noted that the plot felt somewhat formulaic and that the franchise was beginning to show its age.

What Reviewers Say

  • Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's charismatic buddy-cop dynamic remains the franchise's strongest asset.
  • The film delivers on explosive action and laugh-out-loud moments, maintaining the series' signature style.
  • While entertaining, the plot offers few surprises and treads familiar ground for the series.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the latest installment, appreciating the return of the beloved duo and the high-energy action. Many viewers found the film to be a fun and satisfying ride, with particular praise for the comedic timing and impressive stunt work. Some mentioned the plot was predictable but didn't detract from their overall enjoyment.

Fun Fact

The film reunited directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah with the stars of Bad Boys for Life, marking their return to the franchise after their work on the highly-anticipated Batgirl film was shelved by Warner Bros.

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Ahmetaslan27

Ahmetaslan27

**A Villain Without Depth, A Plot Without Weight – Ride or Die Stumbles** The title of the movie has little to do with the actual plot—a point many have noted before.The story follows Mike Lowry and Marcus Burnett, as they face major lif...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

I will not deny that I found this movie somewhat entertaining. Maybe even fairly entertaining. This mostly comes from the action and a few entertaining humorous scenes splattered across the movie. However, it could have been so much b...
Chandler Danier

Chandler Danier

Good job, Bad Boys. You're gonna make a satisfying film when I come for you. I kind of ignored the first hour and a half but definitely the first hour. It might be for the best but Lawrence is good. Will is good. But they're also bad. ...
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

I had an absolute blast watching “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth installment in the popular buddy comedy / action franchise that started off with a bang way back in 1995. Co-directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, back at the helm aft...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Not awful but hardly remarkable either, Bad Boys, Ride or Die is a passable shake and bake, crime action flick. The downsides, in short order, include a rapper gangsta vibe, that's overcooked to the point of cultural cremation. Its no h...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

We liked Bad Boys because it was Lethal Weapon in Miami, and we like Lethal Weapon because it was just like the other 356 buddy cop movies we saw before it. It's a timeless LCD flick that you're going to go and see because you know it deli...
TheSceneSnobs

TheSceneSnobs

I didn’t know what to expect going into the fourth installment of one of my favorite buddy cop franchises. Having seen the first movie in theaters at age 13, I grew up with this series and had my doubts about its ability to evolve. Fortunat...
r96sk

r96sk

For a fourth outing, <em>'Bad Boys: Ride or Die'</em> still finds a way to produce the goods. I enjoyed what I watched. The previous installment remains the clear standout of the series comparatively speaking, though I was pleased to see...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I'd completely forgotten about "Bad Boys for Life" (2020) but luckily there are were few flashbacks to remind me that "Mike" (Will Smith) had been the target of a son he didn't know about - "Armando" (Jacob Scipio) - and that both he and pa...