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Bad Boys
1995
Comedy, Suspense/Thriller
1h 59m
One hundred million dollars worth of confiscated heroin has just been jacked from police custody. Once the career bust of Detective Mike Lowery (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence), the missing drugs now threaten to shut down the narcotics division of the Miami Police Department. (Sony)
Bad Boys
1995
Comedy, Suspense/Thriller
1h 59m
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Rated 12 Oct 2021
60
22nd
This was unique for bringing two 90's Black sitcom stars together in one movie. Yet it rarely rises above that gimmick. Martin is still an energetic loudmouth (often to the detriment of his character) while Will Smith coasts by on natural charisma. But these buddy cops aren't different enough to make a captivating duo. And cinematically, Michael Bay does a disservice to the flick as unlike Tony Scott he can't make compelling drama or cohesive action. At best it's an average 90's action entry.
Rated 12 Oct 2021
Rated 29 Apr 2012
61
42nd
Mindless fun if you like profanity and slow-mo, and since I have a penis, that'll do.
Rated 29 Apr 2012
Rated 17 Oct 2020
69
32nd
Recently rewatched, "Bad Boys" is a fairly lifeless action flick that showcases a lot of the things that people don't like about Bay. The mystery is surface deep, the comedy is flat, and the action is all glitz. It's possible that it's just dated, because I remember loving this in the 90's.
Rated 17 Oct 2020
Rated 31 Jan 2020
100
94th
Perfect cop /buddy / action film ( in my opinion in ) Smith and Lawrence have great on screen chemistry
Rated 31 Jan 2020
Rated 17 May 2019
60
35th
I wanted to see this so bad as a kid. I think I was just a big Fresh Prince fan. I am kind of surprised my parents let me watch this. So many swears!
Rated 17 May 2019
Rated 24 May 2014
20
3rd
Obnoxious stupidity. Seemed to refer in a strange way to BARTON FINK via the character of Chet the doorman, but what significance this was meant to convey, if any, was indecipherable to this viewer.
Rated 24 May 2014
Rated 16 Apr 2013
2
15th
It's alright. Bad Boys 2 stomps on it, though.
Rated 16 Apr 2013
Rated 10 Jan 2012
85
86th
Guy playing the main villain is a dogshit actor, the rest of the movie is pretty fun though.
Rated 10 Jan 2012
Rated 11 Jun 2011
38
24th
I wasn't expecting anything fantastic, but even the action sequences weren't consistently entertaining. Luckily the comedic parts outshine the action. Other than that, it's pretty clear that without Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, this wouldn't be worth watching.
Rated 11 Jun 2011
Rated 21 Sep 2010
64
39th
Bay directs as he usually does, with unbearable amounts of edits. Saved by the chemistry between Smith and Lawrence and a decent supporting cast.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
Rated 01 Aug 2009
39
27th
Typical Bay nonsense. It's nowhere near as bad as its sequel, and the two leads do a half decent job. But ultimately this is pointless and not very entertaining.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
80th
I'll say it. I like this film. I've seen it a bunch of times. It's not anything spectacular, but it is perfect for what it is. It's a buddy cop movie, it's funny, it's got good action sequences, and all the cliches are right there, in your face, and no excuses are made.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 01 May 2021
58
13th
Confession: I actually love the way Michael Bay shoots action. It's an expressionist ballet of slow-mo, low-angle shots and swirling camera movement. Storytelling and spatial geography are thrown out the window in lieu of evoking the *feeling* of action. I just hated everything else about this misogynist piece of fascist copaganda; a movie that not just trivializes but actively glorifies police brutality and human rights violations, with a sense of humour that only appeals to teenage boys.
Rated 01 May 2021
Rated 12 Apr 2020
60
21st
"I'm from the middle-east. I kill before and I kill again." Bad Boys is loud, obnoxious and messy. Bay seems to be more focused on capturing the "hero poster-shot" after the action instead of the action itself. The dynamic between Smith and Lawrence, and the comedy therein is the major draw to the film, though Leoni delivers the best performance and enables most of the comedy. The film has a grunge feel but is otherwise mediocre and out-dated.
Rated 12 Apr 2020
Rated 03 Feb 2020
6
71st
Interestingly enough given their career levels since this is actually somewhat more of a Martin Lawrence movie than a Will Smith one. Action wise it’s pretty generic but it’s somewhat saved by the swapped identities gimmick which gives it a playful comedy of errors nature. Overall pretty sleek and watchable but I’d rank it below Beverly Hills Cop, Rush Hour and the first two Lethal Weapons.
Rated 03 Feb 2020
Rated 01 Dec 2017
7
76th
Bad Boys certainly isn't gonna win any awards and in general not considered a great movie, but there is a lot of fun to be had with this. The movie knows exactly what it is and the star of the show is the chemistry between Smith and Lawrence, only helping certify that light hearted, buddy cop feel that works so well for the movie. The plot is pretty bare bones, and none of the supporting characters matter all that much, but this is an entertaining watch and one of the best of Bay's work.
Rated 01 Dec 2017
Rated 07 Jan 2016
49
5th
Bad boys, worst script.
Rated 07 Jan 2016
Rated 02 Sep 2015
95
63rd
The basic idea of having two main characters who are, well, buddies they act like friends to each other, they get in fights, they help each other out, they compliment each other This is one of the best examples, since Smith and Lawrence really do compliment each other so well They have pretty good on-screen chemistry, too you believe that these are good friends and partners. The action was well-done too, intense and exciting. The film, all in all, was pretty good, very entertaining.
Rated 02 Sep 2015
Rated 27 Jul 2014
45
24th
All this is a bad action flick. With a dumb plot, dialogue, and tone, this movie has no idea what it is doing. The only entertaining thing is the chemistry between Lawrence and Smith who were far above the level of this film. Otherwise this is just another film that reeks of Michael Bay.
Rated 27 Jul 2014
Rated 06 Mar 2014
65
45th
I didn't hate this and it's certainly better than the sequel but at no point was I ever really that invested in anything that was going on.
Rated 06 Mar 2014
Rated 11 Dec 2013
50
47th
I hesitate to call Bad Boys a good movie or even something that's worth seeing, but as an adrenaline-fueled experience filled with inventive cinematography, in-your-face editing, charismatic leads, enjoyable banter and a plot you've seen dozens of times before -- well, it certainly is just that. It's not original and the action scenes are nothing special, but the film isn't a boring watch and I can't say there was much I disliked about seeing it. Bad Boys just might be worth a viewing.
Rated 11 Dec 2013
Rated 31 Jan 2013
40
32nd
Two honest black police officers (Martin Lawrence and Will Smith) do not act much like real cops. They try to recover drugs worth millions of dollars, and find a witness to a related murder, but she is spooked. Tea Leoni is great. The movie is full of holes and their deceptions are stretched to ridiculous lengths. If you can overlook the unbelievable plot, the script is amusing at times. Filmed well, good music and sound.
Rated 31 Jan 2013
Rated 10 Jan 2010
75
65th
I really liked this. It's a Michael Bay's Nothing To Lose, and I can't stop loving Martin Lawrence. He may not have been funny since the 90s, but when he was funny he was hilarious. Also Will Smith is for once not playing the obtrusively white-friendly black guy, and I can only approve. The action is Bay all over and therefore shit, but you know what, I laughed my ass off. One of the better action flicks to catch on a saturday after midnight when you've got half a bag of chips and a beer left.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
Rated 20 Oct 2009
64
36th
The plot is as silly as you could expect from Bay but there's some good chemistry between Smith and Lawrence that saves a lot.
Rated 20 Oct 2009
Rated 11 Jun 2008
85
40th
I hardly remember it, but when I first saw it I enjoyed it. If you see this, watch Hot Fuzz.
Rated 11 Jun 2008
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
81st
I was hesitant to give this movie such a high mark. But I'll say it......it was really fun. I know it's a Bruckheimer/Bay vehicle, but I just can't get past how cool it is. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have great on-screen chemistry as well. Just a damn fun movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 22 Mar 2007
60
27th
Good action flick that benefits more from its cast than the actual plot.
Rated 22 Mar 2007
Rated 01 Mar 2007
35
13th
Passes the time.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
Rated 25 Feb 2007
70
52nd
It's a fun action film. The movie accepts what it is and runs with it without trying to be anything more and definitely delivers on it's promise. Good action with some laughs thrown in for good measure. Not ground breaking by any means but still solid entertainment.
Rated 25 Feb 2007
Rated 02 Sep 2024
5
41st
The action, atmosphere, and characters were great fun. The constant copaganda and the misogynistic way women are portrayed, not so much. Michael Bay's style when directing and editing chase scenes was actually pretty good back when it was one cut every three seconds instead of three cuts per second.
Rated 02 Sep 2024
Rated 12 Aug 2024
23
4th
Some of the most garbage dialogue I've ever heard in a movie. It's like Smith and Lawrence purposefully avoid telling each other what they need to know to make the task at hand far more difficult than it has to be and instead just yell at each other for half the movie. Worst banter ever. The comedy element might have worked if Smith's character WAS a closeted homosexual...that would have been clever, like some screwball French comedy.
Rated 12 Aug 2024
Rated 11 Jun 2024
46
21st
The action scenes are about what can be expected from nineties Bay, but the incessant bickering between the main characters is only funny sporadically and quickly overstays its welcome, to the point it makes it hard to believe that Lowery and Burnett are supposed to like each other.
Rated 11 Jun 2024
Rated 03 Jun 2024
70
20th
Pretty good action. Chemistry between lead actors is great. Bit dated at this time but still a good watch.
Rated 03 Jun 2024
Rated 08 Jun 2022
45
46th
I have feelings about Bad Boys and my feelings have feelings. I both hate and love Bad Boys. I also hate that I love it and love that I hate it. Michael Bay's direction is grating, loud, and more obnoxious than all the toxic pseudo-masculinity that you can possibly capture on film. I actually appreciate both how awful this movie is and that I somehow managed to take away Martin Lawrence and Will Smith's on-screen chemistry. I need a shower, probably a shrink, and time to rethink my entire life.
Rated 08 Jun 2022
Rated 27 Feb 2022
40
2nd
Viewed February 3, 2022. An unpleasant, overly stylized sitcom. I was astonished by how much of this was dedicated to some hijinks where Martin Lawrence has to pretend to be Will Smith, and how little focus is placed on developing some standard, enjoyable action movie beats. They're both entertaining comic actors, but the script is so awkward and unfunny that they can’t seem to make any sense of it — a couple of stray punchlines land amidst the chaos, but the scenarios are exceedingly dull.
Rated 27 Feb 2022
Rated 07 Nov 2021
91
95th
"Do you attract violence?"
Rated 07 Nov 2021
Rated 26 May 2021
50
18th
this is like if Michael Bay as we know him now made a mumblecore indie movie.
Rated 26 May 2021
Rated 06 Dec 2020
70
54th
Meh20mespeciallyopening+theysingitbadlyinthecarlol+Tlooksbetterbrunette+getsfunnybutstillboring+WstayedatMhousewithwife-Tthoughtsowholetime+Mwasthestar+it'sagoodcomedywithabadactionvillainandmostlymehactionintheway
Rated 06 Dec 2020
Rated 23 Jan 2020
90
84th
Bad Boys is one of the all time best comedy action movies. There are some truly iconic lines in this movie. I have seen this movie a dozen times and it never fails to entertain. This movie is the epitome of a Michael Bay/Jerry Brucheimer movie. If you are looking for stupid action with the most basic plot but a lot of fun the whole ride, Bad Boys is your movie. Tea Leoni is a stone cold fox with the comedic chops to boot. The supporting cast will surprise you 15 years later. A classic.
Rated 23 Jan 2020
Rated 20 Jan 2020
35
9th
martin lawrence sahneleri filmin potansiyelini, geri kalanı neden ona ulaşılamadığını gösteriyor??
Rated 20 Jan 2020
Rated 30 Sep 2018
16
7th
Two wisecracking cops battle their way through a hackneyed plot and Hollywood stereotypes to save America and restore the patriarchal order. Dire.
Rated 30 Sep 2018
Rated 31 Jul 2018
80
50th
Decent action and a good effort from Lawrence and Smith make this film mildly entertaining to watch. Filled with genre cliches it really does not stand out from the rest of the pack. A solid way to pass the time but do not expect anything groundbreaking or refreshing in this one.
Rated 31 Jul 2018
Rated 10 May 2018
65
27th
Martin Lawrence is not funny. Overall it was a Bay movie that wasn't Bay enough. Music was not as over-the-top grandiose as usual. Action wasn't as exciting and there weren't enough Baysplosions. If I didn't know it was Bay I would have said it was a mediocre imitator.
Rated 10 May 2018
Rated 28 Mar 2018
42
24th
Get an early look at the auteur that would give us Armageddon and 9,000 Transformers movies! Michael Bay, before succumbing to blockbuster histrionics or hacking his films to death in the edit suite, delivered sleek, exciting (and coherent) action films like this and The Rock.
Rated 28 Mar 2018
Rated 29 Jan 2018
40
17th
Slick and utterly 90s - remember when Tea Leoni was a thing? - Bad Boys at least has some heart with an identity swap between the main characters. This personality clash will become less interesting and justified with each sequel but at least it's valid here. The film eventually becomes too ridiculous as it gets buried in too much Bay seasoning for the final third.
Rated 29 Jan 2018
Rated 10 Apr 2017
75
15th
It's alright as far as buddy cop films go. I suppose it could have been better. It certainly not anything like Lethal Weapon.
Rated 10 Apr 2017
Rated 01 Feb 2016
91
41st
An awesome buddy cop movie. Very funny and entertaining.
Rated 01 Feb 2016
Rated 14 Jan 2016
80
42nd
Cliched but funny. Too long but you are never bored. One dimensional characters but funny dialogue. For every negative about this movie, and there are a lot, there is an almost equal amount of positives that make this an action-comedy worth checking out.
Rated 14 Jan 2016
Rated 09 Jul 2015
59
33rd
It works as an action comedy but barely and that's about all I can say about it. I've never seen Leoni in a role where she doesn't stink up the place terribly and she continues that tradition here. Smith and Lawrence are thankfully more palatable but apart from the 'black' angle, there's little in their interactions that hasn't been done better in the many Buddy Cop efforts that proceeded this.
Rated 09 Jul 2015
Rated 13 Apr 2015
15
10th
Really boring movie with meaningless laughs but still three times better than its sequel.
Rated 13 Apr 2015
Rated 24 Jan 2015
63
34th
The action is somewhat incoherent, but the cinematography is lush - although the blue/orange thing gets brought up a lot as a negative in filmmaking it looks fantastic. It's a shame the comedy hinges mostly on the Lawrence/Smith interplay, which there really isn't enough of, plus the identity-swap crutch never really gives us anything to enjoy. It's breezy, and skips along at a nice pace, but overall it's cookie-cutter cops and robbers stuff, with an ugly sheen of misogyny over all of it.
Rated 24 Jan 2015
Rated 03 Dec 2014
80
80th
Bay's first is still one of his best. A highly enjoyable buddycop movie. Sure we can bicker about the stupid plot and other problems. But Smith and Lawrence have such great chemistry, it's easy to look past all that. Plus the action from a time Bay didn't rely on explosions every other second is also very enjoyable and well shot. I can't believe that in hindsight: Martin Lawrence actually had top billing over Will Smith in this.
Rated 03 Dec 2014
Rated 08 Jan 2014
6
41st
Bad Boys is one of the few Michael Bay films that I can say I enjoy. Will Smith & Martin Lawrence are a great buddy cop pairing and their chemistry and humour carries and elevates the film. Without Will Smith though this film would of probably been forgotten. I remember enjoying this film a lot more when it was first released. Looking back though it's nothing more than a mediocre action film of the 90's. But by Michael Bay's standards this is certainly one of his better contributions.
Rated 08 Jan 2014
Rated 27 Apr 2013
28
5th
Ah, the very first Michael Bay film. It already demonstrates many of his trademarks: filler sections with cringeworthy 'comedic' dialogue, product placement and weird pop culture references, poor treatment of women, etc. There are some pretty decent action scenes (the ending car chase in particular stands out), and Will Smith and Téa Leoni are pretty good. (Martin Lawrence is awful and drags down almost every scene he's in.) It never reaches the lows of the wretched Transformers franchise.
Rated 27 Apr 2013
Rated 07 Jan 2013
55
35th
5+ pretty good
Rated 07 Jan 2013
Rated 17 Oct 2012
35
6th
Sitcom-ass action movie
Rated 17 Oct 2012
Rated 05 Oct 2012
81
51st
It's a bit predictable and the early-90s-est film ever made, but Michael Bay isn't quite so... Michael Bay, and Martin Lawrence and Will Smith are a great screen duo. It's a fun action movie and a fun time capsule.
Rated 05 Oct 2012
Rated 30 Jul 2012
3
73rd
Decent action/comedy that has a weird nostalgia too it. I watched it when it came out, even then it seemed dated, like 48 Hours with even stranger fashion or something.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
Rated 29 Jan 2012
55
40th
If you like a movie with brainless action & shallow story then this movie is for you
Rated 29 Jan 2012
Rated 27 Sep 2011
0
2nd
i freaking hate Michael Bay!!! LOL
Rated 27 Sep 2011
Rated 25 Aug 2011
70
25th
It's like a buddy cop Freaky Friday. The dialogue gets a bit much at times, but that mid-90s Will Smith charisma and Michael Bay's talent for bombastic small-scale action keeps it entertaining.
Rated 25 Aug 2011
Rated 25 Feb 2011
70
69th
tough nut, since we basically watched the shit out of this when it was fresh. today this would probably evoke nothing but the urge to regurgitate, but you know what? i'm not gonna find out.
Rated 25 Feb 2011
Rated 24 Oct 2010
2
39th
Skip this one and go straight for the sequel.
Rated 24 Oct 2010
Rated 11 Sep 2010
64
42nd
A fun buddy movie, full of laughs... I remember enjoying it; I'll have to watch it again and maybe up my rating of it. :)
Rated 11 Sep 2010
Rated 01 Sep 2010
70
44th
The tough cop formula comes together reasonably well here.
Rated 01 Sep 2010
Rated 31 Aug 2010
54
69th
#90s#, story.
Rated 31 Aug 2010
Rated 31 Aug 2010
25
43rd
High-octane entertainment in which smart dialogue alternates with frenetic action and large-scale destruction.
Rated 31 Aug 2010
Rated 25 Jul 2010
33
18th
Just as any other Michael Bay film, Bad Boys is empty in story and characters and the action scenes are brainless
Rated 25 Jul 2010
Rated 24 Jun 2010
62
69th
Revisited (2)
Rated 24 Jun 2010
Rated 30 May 2010
84
11th
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Rated 30 May 2010
Rated 16 Mar 2010
81
39th
A solid buddy movie. The two leads have a good chemistry that helps this film over the 80 mark!
Rated 16 Mar 2010
Rated 19 Feb 2010
1
10th
Terrible on every conceivable level with eye-roll inducing idiocy at every turn. Particularly infuriating is the artificially manufactured climax. Dudes, the airport is surrounded. There's no need for the "fast and furious" antics.
Rated 19 Feb 2010
Rated 05 Dec 2009
66
44th
It's Bay and it's stupid and there are explosions. Now that we got that out of the way... It's also quite fun. Or at least it was 10 years ago.
Rated 05 Dec 2009
Rated 29 Nov 2009
68
47th
It was a decent film, and was exciting, but it did go on a bit too long.
Rated 29 Nov 2009
Rated 18 Oct 2009
71
79th
The Beverly Hills Cop of the 90's. Whether you like it or not.
Rated 18 Oct 2009
Rated 19 Aug 2009
85
58th
Fun action movie. One of a few Martin Lawrence movies I can watch...
Rated 19 Aug 2009
Rated 17 Aug 2009
65
14th
This movie has action, funny dialogue, a good plot, but in the end it is just another run of the mill cops and robbers movie. Sure it may be funnier than most it still lacked any originality. One of Will Smith's breakthrough performances that led him to be taken as a action star seriously and look at him now, one of the A-list actors in Hollywood. Sorry Martin Lawrence you should have stuck with your TV show.
Rated 17 Aug 2009
Rated 10 Jun 2009
58
33rd
Two cops have 72 hours to find $100 million worth of heroin.
Rated 10 Jun 2009
Rated 22 May 2009
62
10th
Not great, not terrible, but so MEH I couldnt bring myself to care
Rated 22 May 2009
Rated 21 Apr 2009
47
42nd
Moderately entertaining buddy-cop action flick with a strong cast. Some of the action is pretty good, and the dialog is definitely above average for a police film. Worth a watch.
Rated 21 Apr 2009
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