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2020
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Positive Reviews
176
Negative reviews
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2.5
But Mike is still ride or die and doesnt care for his partners desire to quit.
Keith & the Movies
2.5
Life is just too short to keep spending chunks of it with this empty if occasionally crowdpleasing series.
Den Of Geek
3.0
Banter and bullets is the action movie MO, and the duo at the center of it hardly seem to have to stretch to spread their bickering charm on thick.
EW
3.1
The best of the three films, offering in some odd ways a corrective to the prior installments.
Rogerebert
1.5
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Common Sense Media
2.0
Bad Boys for Life doesnt aim to raise the bar on its genre or rewrite the blockbuster rulebook, but its a blast watching Lawrence and Smith revisit th ..
Indie Wire
4.5
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence bring their A game, never letting us feel like theyre going through the motions. The marks may be standard issue, but t ..
Variety
4.5
After all, theres comfort in familiarity to be sure; these are definitively uncomfortable times, and Smith and Lawrences comic action chemistry remain ..
Austin Chronicle
3.0
The good news is that Bad Boys for Life isnt as obnoxiously vulgar as Michael Bays Bad Boys II.
Time Out
3.0
While Bad Boys for Life has a completely asinine story, generic action, predictable plot beats, moronic dialogue and truly reprehensible politics, I s ..
The Guardian
0.6
The film may leave you wondering what purpose this franchise serves if not to give expression to Michael Bays nationalist, racist, and misogynistic in ..
3.1
Adil and Bilall... bring a breath of fresh air and fun energy to a franchise that felt somewhat stale, even 25 years ago, when the first film was like ..
2.0
Lawrences high strung energy isnt nearly as electric as it once was, and the pairs rapport fails to ignite.
Screen Daily
4.5
However, its the films leading duo who take their perfect camaraderie a notch higher.
ETimes (TOI)
3.0
By keeping its bombastic action but putting an emphasis on family, the Bad Boys series manages to age gracefully rather than seeming like an embittere ..
Collider
1.5
Overall, Bad Boys for Life is probably a wash, but it ends so well that I now find myself not entirely opposed to the idea of a fourth Bad Boys entry. ..
Vulture
4.5
Decisively the best of the trio; it actually has a heart, or what passes for one in a gigantic, slam bang industrial enterprise like this.
The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
A mildly enjoyable movie that committed fans of the franchise will rate a lot higher...
The New York Times
1.5
I didnt buy this kinder, gentler Bad Boys shtick for one minute, but that doesnt mean I was bored.
Rogerebert
3.5
If youve missed big, bombastic, bloody action movies shot with style that lean into their R rating and rely on cast chemistry rather than solid story ..
IGN
1.0
The film quickly devolves into another smugly self satisfied mess distinguished by lazy writing, indifferent direction, and an orgy of brutality.
E Film Critic
3.0
A quarter century on from its inception, Bad Boys has become something which would have once seemed inconceivable: quite sweet.
Telegraph
0.5
Action junkies can rest assured that this stylish, derivative and fitfully fun third outing will at least give them their moneys worth in slashed thro ..
4.5
This clearly isnt just a safe franchise retread for him, he cares about Mikes development and keeping him human.
The Young Folks
4.0
Not so much bad Bad Boys, more good Bad Boys. And not so bad its good Bad Boys either. Instead, this is comfortably the best entry in the series to da ..
3.5
The anticipated sequel punches hard, drives fast through stylish explosions, cracks sharper than expected jokes, and basically celebrates everything t ..
Cinema Blend
3.0
In the end, Bad Boys for Life settles for being a surprisingly entertaining sequel (no more, but no less) that partially evolves the Bad Boys brand.
Screen Rant
2.5
El Arbi and Fallah have found a cinematic middle ground: their action sequences are slightly more lucid than Bays, but they are no fussier than he was ..
The Globe And Mail
3.5
However, its the films leading duo who take their perfect camaraderie a notch higher.
2.5
Still, lower the expectations bar enough and you wont be disappointed.
Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
The reek of desperation is so strong that it permeates every frame and would be hard to miss by even the most distracted of viewers.
ReelViews
2.0
Its nice not to have Bay around to make a mess of things, but the new kids on the block are just as interested in grotesque violence and sheer noise, ..
Blu Ray
2.5
The filmmakers dont take any of this too seriously, which is a bit of a shame although also to be completely expected, given the series history.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
...a welcome January surprise, Lowrey and Burnett a lot more fun to hang with than Hobbs and Shaw.
3.8
A retro affair tailor made for those who adored the action movies of the 1990s.
Usa Today
3.3
I was kind of bored when things werent blowing up but when things are blowing up our cars are chasing I was digging it.
You Tube
3.5
This Bad Boys right her had the best storyline and the best script of the three.
You Tube
3.0
This movie is titled bad boys (plural) but is really Will Smiths movie and it will do a lot to redeem his career.
You Tube
4.5
The irresistible and perennial chemistry between Smith and Lawrence is the powerful glue that holds this effective action comedy together.
You Tube
4.5
Picking up right where the franchise left off, Bad Boys 3 is so good, youll leave the theater excited for the obvious Bad Boys 4 that it sets up!
You Tube
3.0
The boys are back and better than ever. The film delivers all the action and humor fans of the genre want, but surprisingly it has a lot of heart too.
You Tube
4.0
A really really great movie fantastic action set pieces... great humour... heart... soul... story
You Tube
2.0
The third film in the Bad Boys series, dating back to 1995, finally has a decent screenplay to back its two charismatic stars, Will Smith and Martin L ..
Lariat
3.0
Im not giving too much away here in telling you that Lowrey doesnt die.
News Review
1.5
Youd hope that with all of the intervening years some amazing plot could have been devised to take full advantage of the two leads chemistry, but ther ..
Screen It
3.0
The Bad Boys may not have quite reformed, but theyve grown softer.
Independent
3.0
Having wisely kicked original director Michael Bay to the curb, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence prove that they still have enough 90s action movie chem ..
Rolling Stone
4.5
Watch Video: Bad Boys for Life Trailer: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Act Their Ages Alongside Team of Young Cops But flashy young Belgian directors ..
The Wrap
3.1
The sturdy formula still works, more or less, as does the chemistry between the two stars.
News Day
3.8
Think of Bad Boys for Life as a Pennsylvania highway store: full of explosives and fun.
New York Post
4.5
Bad Boys for Life, for its audience, will be an immensely enjoyable experience.
Hindustan Times
3.5
If you enjoyed the first two Bad Boys movies, youll want to see how the characters have developed. If you arent a fan of the series, there is a strong ..
Az Central
3.0
The demolition levels have been maintained, the Boys banter is as cheesy as ever and the Miami leisurewear hasnt lost its neon glow.
Smh
3.1
For a sequel that comes 17 years after Bad Boys II, which was awful, Bad Boys for Life is surprisingly entertaining.
Star Tribune
3.1
Sign Up Now But you dont watch a Bad Boys movie for a morality lesson.
Toronto Star
4.5
Despite Bad Boys For Life being an obvious cash grab for the nostalgia bucks, this reboot and sequel feels like a great re visit to what was always a ..
Cinema Crazed
3.0
There are some nice nods to the duos advancing age, and their onscreen chemistry (and ability to convince when delivering cheesy lines) is every bit a ..
Flim List
3.8
Instead, this is a movie where the charming guys fire holes into the un charming guys while blowing stuff up and telling mildly funny jokes.
Observer
1.5
Even without Michael Bay in the directors chair, Bad Boys For Life still feels like his very worst efforts. Cliched, cheap, and lacking any real fun.
Flickering Myth
3.0
While Michael Bays inimitable brand of bombast is sorely lacking from this belated threequel, Bad Boys for Life nevertheless successfully steers the f ..
Flickering Myth
2.0
Even in a movie questioning the legacy of his character and morals, the story doesnt just go out of its way to prove him right, it goes one step farth ..
Flickering Myth
3.5
I enjoyed Bad Boys for Life quite a bit, while not as solid as the previous two entries I still think its definitely worth a watch.
Flim Threet
2.0
Yes, there are cringe worthy old timer jokes aplenty, but after a clunky first half, and a labyrinth of tones both dour and goofy, the Bad Boys start ..
The Film Stage
2.5
Its mission, should you choose to accept it, is to make a jaded 2019 audience glad to see these guys again. The movies not the point. The boys are the ..
Chicago Tribune
3.5
If you liked Bad Boys and Bad Boys II, then you will enjoy this third (but almost definitely not final) installment, as it remains as ridiculously ove ..
Bullz-Eye
3.5
These were two characters who, in the past, just seemed macho. Now, for the first time, they seem human ... I wasnt expecting it, but this movie is an ..
Uproxx
4.3
Proves that some franchises really are timeless no matter how long the wait for the next installment.
Lyles Movie Files
4.5
Its funny as hell and the action is great. What more can you ask for in a Bad Boys movie
Birth Movies Death
3.0
The plot is daft Mexicans are out for Mikes blood but its knowingly daft and even minor characters manage to shine. Not bad. Not bad at all.
Standard
4.5
Martin Lawrence is the heart and soul of Bad Boys For Life, and the characters broadened sensitivity and emotional bandwidth add real maturity to this ..
Pajiba
3.8
Smith and Lawrence dont appear to have missed a beat, the zippy intimate agency of their chemistry every bit as strong as it has ever been.
Movie Freak
2.0
Bad Boys for Life is a mostly expendable entry into the Bad Boys franchise, the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence buddy cop series...
Detroit News
2.5
Contemplating any of this action comedy camp in real world terms...would be a maddening mistake. Accept Lowreys assessment that Violence is what we do ..
Groucho Reviews
2.5
Bad Boys for Life may often seem witless but it is not entirely joyless and it may just be the best entry in the franchise.
Firstpost
1.5
A pretty shoot by numbers affair, beyond the mild kick of acknowledging that the central duo are getting a bit old for this sort of thing.
Cnn
3.8
Maybe the third time really is the charm. I hated the original Bad Boys, and Bad Boys II is one of the worst movies Ive ever seen. Bad Boys for Life, ..
Aisle Seat
3.5
Viewed alongside GEMINI MAN and SPIES IN DISGUISE, BAD BOYS FOR LIFE is another interesting glimpse into how Will Smith feels about the kind of entert ..
Forbes
3.0
Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah might be new to the big budget filmmaking game, but they do know what they are doing when it comes to causing ..
Herald Sun
3.0
Bad Boys for Life thrives from stellar action filmmaking and could be an affecting closer to an action film trilogy.
Consequence Of Sound
4.0
If the next Bad Boys flicks can be as smart, funny and emotional as this one, maybe we wont be happy to wait for 16 years to see it.
Hey U Guys
2.0
Bad Boys For Life is, by most standards, a better movie . And youll forget it by next week.
The Play List
3.8
Between the vicious knifings, the well choreographed gun and fist battles, and the literal dropping of cars on people, it dawns that this movie isnt j ..
Film Freak Central
3.0
Bad Boys For Lifes relationship to its predecessors becomes what The Irishman is to Goodfellas and Casino.
Now Toronto
4.5
Against the odds, a sequel arriving more than fifteen years later is actually a blast with killer action, big laughs, and real heart.
Film School Rejects
4.5
Vinterberg doesnt need to sacrifice emotional upheaval in the name of comedy.
Film School Rejects
2.0
Working from a script by Chris Bremner, Peter Craig, and one time director Joe Carnahan, the Belgian duo behind the camera fails to connect the sublim ..
Ner Dist
2.0
Smith, at 51, and Lawrence, 54, arent exactly senior citizens, but they both seem past their sell by date for this kind of movie.
Maki At The Movies
1.5
No matter how big the explosions or how complex the car chases, when the heroes and villains are uninspired, their missions become inconsequential.
4.5
Newcomers Bilall Fallah and Adil el Arbi have given the duo relatable character traits, an aspect thats been missing in the series, but their outing h ..
La Weekly
3.0
Delivers as a Friday night actioner, with some smart moves and good banter. Smith and Lawrence are on crackerjack form.
Games Radar
3.0
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are hilarious together, and it has that Michael Bay feel even though its not directed by him.
You Tube
4.5
Bad Boys for Life is a hilarious action packed ride that was well worth the 17 year wait.
You Tube
4.0
Despite being the third film in the series, the formula, though cliched at times, still works. Its good to see the Boys back in action in a crowd plea ..
Star Burst Magazine
2.0
Again, were reminded that Bad Boys are Bad Boys for life; they ride together and they die together. But the more Bad Boys repeat their well worn mantr ..
Lw Lies
4.5
Incoming Belgian directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah deliver a mostly satisfying coda, paying tribute to the masters kinetic formalism while play ..
Abc
3.0
Its a welcome surprise to discover that Bad Boys For Life isnt just as good as Bad Boys amazingly, its better.
Digital Spy
4.5
While the tone of the previous two movies is largely transformed, what has made the trip fully intact is the most important aspect of Bad Boys success ..
The Stranger
3.5
No plot twist is too silly that he cant justify its presence simply by cracking jokes about it.
Screen Crush
3.5
Im actually kinda delighted to report back that this Bad Boys scrubs up well. It might even be the best film of the bunch.
Stuff
3.5
A fun sequel that feels like a logical extension of the franchise, but should make for a proper closure.
3.5
A high level spectacle to spend an unbeatable time in a movie theater.
4.5
An unexpected something sneaks up on us as the story unfolds. In between the volcanic eruptions of violence and mayhem, the film takes its buddies ser ..
Wsj
2.0
Old and busted, the Bad Boys cant summon up enough energy for even a tired one last job outing.
The Filmy Ap
3.3
Surprise, surprise: this is probably the best entry in the series.
Film
3.0
Its a tired, formulaic, seen it all before storyline and that leaves us with a movie that will be all but forgotten about in a few weeks.
The Film Pie
2.0
An overlong, dumb and shallow action thriller with not enough suspense, thrills and laughs nor any chemistry between the leads.
Nyc Movie Guru
3.5
A surprisingly exciting and funny sequel that shows theres still a lot of bullets left in the chamber.
Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence continue to be likeable in Bad Boys for Life. The film treads much more seriously than previous installments.
Movie Web
3.5
Even without the third bad boy, Michael Boom Boom Bay, in the directors chair, I was more than a little impressed with how things turned out.
We Live Entertainment
4.5
The third movie in the franchise borrows a lot from the previous two installments, but it manages to inject something new in the form of tender moment ..
The Ringer
3.5
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence bring all the right stuff to this long gestating sequel.
Dead Line
3.5
Bad Boys for Life still has some gas left in the tank after 25 years.
Solzy At The Movies
4.5
In an exhausted, introspective, dad jokey way, Bad Boys for Life gives these boys a definitive ending. It isnt one fans ever expected, but its highly ..
Polygon
3.0
Bantering back and forth, Lawrence and Smith manage to recreate some of their screen chemistry though not enough to make anyone want to go on another ..
Film Avclub
4.5
Its here to serve action and comedy in roughly proportionate amounts, with big set pieces that are just thrilling enough to hook you and jokes that ar ..
The Verge
4.5
While it may not be a cinematic achievement of any sort, its still an entertaining and exciting film and thats certainly not a bad thing.
Cbr
1.5
This is well traversed terrain, and directors Adil and Bilall dont pretend theyre doing anything but rehashing the same old macho Smith and Lawrence n ..
The Daily Beast
4.5
I preferred the Boys when they were young and care free, and the characters understood it was better to burn out than fade away. Filmmakers used to un ..
The Ooh Tray
2.5
Like its main characters, it has stiffness in the joints and slow reaction times, and theres a distinct gracelessness to it.
Alternate Ending
4.5
This is all in the first fifteen minutes, so it doesnt count as a spoiler.
Lainey Gossip
3.0
This trilogy of films has been plastered in a tacky brand of masculinity that was always self aware at how unabashedly detached it was from any sense ..
Fresh Fiction
3.0
I wouldnt go so far as to call the product fine wine, but a little extra aging seems to have done it no harm. So watcha gonna do
National Post
1.5
The third installment of the buddy cop dramedy series retains original director Michael Bays playbook, adding little thats new or noteworthy while blo ..
Original Cin
3.1
This new film marks the first of what Im sure will be many useless sequels this year.
Third Coast Review
1.5
Bad Boys for Life isnt thoughtfully written, but for providing a nostalgia driven laugh at the movies, it doesnt need to be.
Blacknerd Problems
3.0
Overall, Bad Boys For Life does what it needs to be fun, funny (the montage mirroring Mike and Marcus lifestyle is a highlight) and non committal, non ..
The New Paper
2.0
Its dumb, and the action/comedy mix is not entirely successful given the carelessness about collateral damage and the outright carnage.
Movie Mom
1.5
Bilall Fallah y Adil El Arbi demonstrate a competence in capturing the Bruckheimer singularity, but are unable to add a singularity of their own.
El Pais (Spain)
3.5
Moving at an almost breakneck speed, Bad Boys for Life plays on screen like a live action version of Grand Theft Auto.
Media Mikes
3.5
Especially with Martin Lawrence trading verbal funniness with him.
Theepoch Times
3.5
Without Michael Bays footprint, the film receives a welcome actualization.
3.8
Bad Boys for Life runs just over two hours, which is about the limit for a movie like this, but it packs so much story and character interest into tha ..
Datebook Sfchronicle
2.0
Bad Boys for Life is loud, goes on a little too long and tries to wring drama from a plot straight out of a telenovela (a joke that Marcus points out ..
Columbus Alive
3.8
If Bad Boys ranks as one of Michael Bays better movies and Bad Boys II ranks as one of his worst, where does that leave Bad Boys for Life Make of this ..
Film Frenzy
1.9
As this long, 123 minute movie wraps up, the phrase for life begins to sound uneasily like a sentence.
Sf Examiner
3.8
We didnt need a third film in this overrated franchise, but Life delivers big time laughs and so much more.
Hollywood Into To
3.0
Bad Boys for Life isnt exactly a ponderous treatise on cop morality or anything, but the films principle conflicts are genuinely deeper than either of ..
Spectrum Culture
4.5
This time capsule adrenaline rush is unequivocally Hasta El Fuego thanks to the comedic chemistry of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. DJ Kahled and She ..
Wp Me
1.5
Destined to be the un watched disc in a Wal Mart value pack. An overly safe sequel that lacks the inventiveness of its predecessors.
Mid West Film Journal
1.5
Theres biting off more than you can chew, and then theres trying to eat the worlds biggest ham with no teeth.
Washington City Paper
4.0
Bad Boys for Life might not be a great movie in the grander sense, but it is a great example of the kind of movie it seeks to be...fun and absurd in a ..
4.5
In short Bad Boys is incredible. Bad Boys 2 is insane. Bad Boys For Life is an almost instantly forgettable franchise bookend, or is it Maybe its time ..
Dark Horizons
4.5
Bay gets relegated to a cameo in this long in development threequel, but the movie still has the thing that makes the Bad Boys universe worth spending ..
Thril List
1.5
Bad Boys For Life felt like a flatly retold version of the original film, lacking in the kind of out of control ego that drove Bays previous entries t ..
Screen Anarchy
1.5
Smith and Lawrence fans will certainly enjoy seeing the two back together just for old times sake, even if the jokes arent what they used to be, and i ..
Entertainment Voice
3.0
Explosive and surprisingly poignant, Bad Boys for Life reinvigorates Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, and reminds us why we enjoyed these characters in ..
The Only Critic
2.5
Smith and Lawrence, who could both use a career boost, look tired of the whole thing. The hotshot energy they had as younger actors bubbles up only in ..
Heral
3.0
The laugh out loud comedic bits are great and are what made the film for me. While this isnt some award worthy film, it is precisely what Bad Boys for ..
Mac Guff
4.5
Bad Boys for Life may not contain a gripping or dramatic story, but it does contain exactly what it should; exciting action sequences, great humor, an ..
Battle Royale With Cheese
3.0
All the ridiculousness of a 90s action flick, only without the gay panic jokes and the gleeful shots of people dying and their corpses being desecrate ..
Crooked Marquee
3.1
Of course, the movie is lengthy but doesnt reach the point of tedium that so many of todays action epics do.
Illinois Times
3.0
There are a couple of show stopping action sequences, but fans should prepare to see a softer, gentler side of the original bad boys.
Screen Zealots
4.5
If anything, this movies most consistent success is that its the least obnoxious of the three.
The Spool
2.5
Its oddly flat and unfunny and has strayed so far from its gritty roots that it might be called Bad Boys for Life Insurance.
Abc News Go
3.0
Bad Boys For Life doesnt ignore that the 51 year old Smith and 54 year old Lawrence arent their previous young selves.
Splice Today
3.0
A high spirited, action packed blowout reunion that plays to the comedic strengths of its two marquee stars while giving them plenty of room to roam, ..
Parade
3.0
The chemistry between Smith and Lawrence is still intact in this funny, satisfying sequel.
3.3
Despite not quite having the same flair for action as Michael Bay, Arbi and Fallah manage to capture some of the magic of a Bay film while somehow upd ..
Flixist
4.0
Smith and Lawrence have always had great chemistry together and this installment does nothing to dispel that fact.
FlickDirect
3.5
Sure, its borrowing from Fast and Furious and its so blatantly attempting to set itself up for another trilogy, but when were action movies of this il ..
Entertainment Ie
1.3
As the movie devolves to an overblown ending, and a mid credit scene suggesting a pre planned sequel, the title Bad Boys For Life feels like a threat.
Movie Cricket
1.5
Full of crater sized plot holes and non stop, over the top action.
At Home In Hollywood
2.0
Not just acknowledging but making its stars age Smith is 51, Lawrence 54 a central point gives Bad Boys for Life a reason to exist beyond pure nostalg ..
Stardem
4.5
Its fun. Theres a strong verve that is completely contagious and will likely help this sequel achieve record breaking box office success.
Dwight Brown Ink
3.3
People often defend Michael Bay movies by saying you need to turn off your brain to enjoy them. You can do that with Bad Boys for Life, but thankfully ..
Alternative Lens
2.0
Is Bad Boys for Life ludicrous Oh, hell yes. Luckily its casual sexism and jingoism are offset by its refreshing pro violence stance.
Maddwolf
1.5
Marcus is in favour of a quiet retirement, while Mike is still living free (yep, hes single now; Syd is completely out of the picture).
Gq Magazine
3.0
The formula was laid down by its two predecessors and Bad Boys For Life sticks the landing by following that recipe to a tee.
The Jam Report
4.5
What never changes is the bulletproof friendship between the two.
La Nación (Argentina)
4.0
I knew I was a convert when Mike said, ride together, die together, bad boys for life during a wedding toast for Marcus daughter, and I thought, what ..
Student Edge
4.4
With both characters parsing through the consequences of their cavalier actions.... comes Lawrence and Smiths best acting in years.
812 Film Reviews
3.5
The plot may contain more holes than many of the bullet riddled corpses Will Smith and Martin Lawrence leave in their wake but Bad Boys for Life, the ..
Indie London
3.5
We finally delve into who these guys are beyond machismo. Is it enough to reinvigorate the entire franchise Probably not. But it was enough to make th ..
Jaredmobarak
1.3
If stupid and loud movies are your thing, then Bad Boys for Life is definitely for you. It is a mind numbing experience that will leave you gasping an ..
Reel Bob
4.5
Watching these two hilarious characters navigate middle age is endlessly entertaining, and it serves as a showcase for the talents of both performers.
1.5
This movie feels like its divided in the middle into two one hour sections that leave very different impressions.
Digital Journal
2.0
Im not opposed to action heroes without complexity, or even chauvinism as a defining characteristic. But if thats all there is, the conceit quickly lo ..
Brightest Young Things
3.8
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return without skipping a beat for a thrillingly emotional finale to the Bad Boys franchise.
The Hollywood Outsider
3.0
Bad Boys for Life embraces its fun factor that revives the series for old fans and will entertain a new generation.
Flick Feast
4.0
Bad Boys for Life is a more of a solid continuation than a prime jumping on point for new viewers, but longtime fans will likely appreciate seeing the ..
ComicBook.com
3.0
Bad Boys For Life sticks to the commercially successful formula of the first two films was there every any other option
Daily Telegraph
4.5
Its Smith and Lawrence who redeem this film, to the extent that it is redeemed. Theyre both miraculously well preserved, their chemistry is great, and ..
Memphis Flyer
3.0
Such conversational humour ensures theres no drop in entertainment.
Cinema Express
3.0
If everyone knew how to reinvent themselves like Bad Boys for Life, then perhaps there is a certain margin for action films that may not be radically ..
Fotogramas
3.8
You may know exactly where its going, but that doesnt sap away any of the fun.
K Gun 9
2.5
The passing of time puts some gas into the films tired engine, with Marcus now looking to retire ...while Mike still pull donuts in his Porsche and pi ..
Ex Press
4.5
Theres a lot of blood and bullets and chases and snark and music and fighting and sadness and familial love and comedy and nostalgia and action and... ..
idobi.com
3.5
To make an understatement: Bad Boys For Life is a surprising movie.
Pitts Burgh Magazine
3.0
God bless em, Smith and Lawrence still have an endearing chemistry that seems to bring out the best in each other.
Book & Film Globe
3.0
In quieter moments, Martin Lawrence turns in a genuinely touching performance as a man torn between duties to his family and his friend, but Smith is ..
Deep Focus
1.5
The series waning staying power may not last for life, but this Bad Boysmovie still works its magic, for at least a couple of hours.
That Shelf
3.0
Theres enough fun here to keep these entertaining Bad Boys around for life.
Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
3.8
Bad Boys for Life is an explosive, thrilling slice of nostalgia that evoked memories of Lethal Weapon.
Awards Watch
4.0
It really makes me happy to say that the Bad Boys are back and this is nothing if not a testament to the friendship and comedy that Smith and Lawrence ..
But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
4.0
This odd couple pairing reminds us of what we loved so much about the original. It is just a whole lot of fun to watch!
Reel Reviews
3.5
Its with great pleasure that I proclaim the Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah directed Bad Boys for Life is the best Bad Boys since the original.
Elements of Madness
3.5
The supporting cast surprisingly sparkles with performances by Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton, and Joe Pantoliano.
3.0
Is the film itself any good To be honest that is really going to depend on your opinion of the Bad Boys movies in general.
3.5
It does the unthinkable: to convert a saga lacking in imagination or creativity, into something slightly more subtle and exciting.
Cinencuentro
3.0
I didnt expect to have so much fun with a franchise I havent thought about in 15+ years, but theres just enough well executed action and dumb humor he ..
Mad About Movies Podcast
4.5
Its a lot of fun, Im not one of those people that says to check your brain at the door...dont be stuck up about these types of movies...very enjoyable ..
Double Toasted
3.0
Theres a good reason another sequel didnt take place for 17+ years.
KSDK
3.0
One would think the chemistry between Smith and Lawrence might have diminished in the 17 years since the duo last teamed up, but its every bit as fun ..
The Lamplight Review
4.5
Half of the draw is the action, and the filmmakers amp things up nicely. The other half of the draw is the chemistry between Smith and Lawrence, and i ..
CultureMap
1.5
And heres another refreshing aspect of Bad Boys for Life: The best parts of the movie arent in the trailers.
3.8
Its an undeniably exciting and fun time. For those on the fence, Smith and Lawrences return to the big leagues should be plenty of reason to see the l ..
We Boughta Blog
4.0
Lost count of the body count mid movie. Car chases, motorcycle chases, foot chases, gun play, some humor. And there will be a sequel so we likely will ..
Kxl
4.5
Simply put, you cant make a Bad Boys movie today without making it a lot less bad.
NME
2.5
Theres clearly enough machismo energy and silly one liners for recycling onto the screen here to make your head spin, and not always in a negative way ..
Jmuvies Blog Spot
1.0
Michael Bays hyperbolic style is sorely missed, as is Will Smiths long gone charisma.
Asheville Movies
2.0
Adil & Bilall give the men far more dimension...these are characters who must now confront their mortality, notions of faith and the ramifications of ..
3.5
Leans just enough on nostalgia and the genre cheese wed expect to warrant a recommendation for anyone who embraced the bombasticness of the originals.
Brisbanista
2.0
Bad Boys For Life armed with endless rounds of action clichs and non stop character stereotypes, relies heavily on explosive amounts nostalgia that on ..
Texas Art & Film
3.8
A loving and skillful tribute to pure 90s action cinema, and its a hoot for fans of the franchise.
Rich Mond
3.5
Despite some of the shortcomings, Bad Boys for Life remains a better than expected sequel that manages to redeem itself over the bloated and soulless, ..
Casey's Movie Mania
3.0
The comedic banter is really great between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. If you want counter programming, this is great for that.
4.5
Bad Boys For Life is the third installment of a franchise that we didnt know we wanted but certainly needed.
Pop Culture Leftovers
3.0
And even if you did want steak tartare, you dont want it made by Burger King.
Jamaica Gleaner
3.0
An entertaining combination of action, comedy, madness, with one of the most insane third acts Ive seen
QiiBO
3.5
Furthermore, theres a bit of genre mixing thats going on in the film, and I believe it was handled appropriately.
The Movie Blog
1.5
Which isnt to say that Belgian directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are slouches.
3.5
Bad Boys: For Life is a silly and entertaining movie that recreates the lost spirit of what action films used to be in the nineties.
Código espagueti
3.0
Bad Boys for Life has a few great moments that play to the strengths of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, but overall it ends up mostly firing blanks.
Shake Fire
4.0
Especially for a franchise, being spread this far...this is such a good version, exactly what youre supposed to do, while acknowledging the time passi ..
Podomatic
4.5
On the whole, Bad Boys For Life is a great popcorn flick that looks like it still has momentum for a few more sequels.
The Sun Daily (Malaysia)
4.0
Bad Boys For Life isnt only good; it may be the best of the series.
VitalThrills.com
3.1
The awkward blend of action, comedy and drama has its moments, enough to be entertaining in a guilty pleasure kind of way, but the back and forth crea ..
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
Without the signature Bayhem action, it mostly feels like another action film. Not a bad one, but not really anything special apart from connection to ..
4.0
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reprise their buddy cop roles perfectly in this fun, action filled and surprisingly emotional third installment.
DC Film Girl
3.5
Bad Boys for Life doesnt feel so much like a sequel or a reboot as it does a tribute to the Michael Bay films of the oh so many years ago.
Richard Crouse
4.5
To be fair, theres often a bit of this ideology baked into many action films of the Bad Boys variety, and Ill be the first to admit that Ive enjoyed p ..
Rochester City Newspaper
3.0
...a fairly mixed bag that at least delivers bang for your buck even if it doesnt deliver much sense...
film-authority.com
4.0
Bad Boys For Life is a hilarious and heartwarming return to the franchise with strong performances by Smith and Lawrence leading the way.
CinemaDebate
2.5
As a result, its never been quite so pleasant to spend time with Mike and Marcus theres even a moment of, dare we say, convincing emotion in this movi ..
The News-Herald (Willoughb ..
3.5
While Will Smiths charisma and is star power carries the film together, Martin Lawrences perfect comic timing makes it worth a while.
Zoom
4.5
Bad Boys proves to be a surprisingly pleasant diversion for the reasons its two predecessors found an audience Smith and Lawrence.
Akron Beacon Journal
3.9
I cant say enough great commentary about CBSs latest series Star Trek: Picard.
Indian Country Today
4.5
The ending certainly implies theres more gas in the tank for these characters. Smith and Lawrence remain wonderful.
The Movie Isle
4.5
If youre a lover of Bad Boys since day one, this third film will absolutely not disappoint you.
Hidden Remote
2.5
What is abundantly clear is how desperate the entire production is to replicate the success of the Fast & Furious franchise.
1.5
Heres an operatic story about death and vengeance, preposterous and filled with clichs, but rather riveting if you enjoy the genre.
Extra Beurre
4.5
Rene Zellweger does an absolutely incredible job, not only of performing these iconic musical numbers, but of portraying a woman teetering on the brin ..
3.1
Bad Boys For Life is fun and a crowd pleaser. The new characters inject some needed freshness into the franchise. Smith and Lawrence hold it down, how ..
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