Bad Boys: Ride or Die

"Miami's finest are now its most wanted."

2024 1h 56m EN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 3,501

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Synopsis

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

“Miami's finest are now its most wanted.”

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Cast

Will Smith
Mike Lowrey
Martin Lawrence
Marcus Burnett
Vanessa Hudgens
Kelly
Alexander Ludwig
Dorn
Paola Nuñez
Rita
Eric Dane
McGrath
Ioan Gruffudd
Lockwood
Jacob Scipio
Armando

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Adil El Arbi
Writers: Chris Bremner, Will Beall, Federico D'Alessandro
Languages: English, Spanish
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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$100M budget — tentpole studio territory.

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2 / 8

MONEY

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Made its money back 4.0× over at the box office.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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4 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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5 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Bad Boys Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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6 / 8

CAST

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280+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Adil El Arbi, shot by Robrecht Heyvaert. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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8 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Lorne Balfe. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Adil El Arbi directs. Robrecht Heyvaert behind the camera. Lorne Balfe scores. Asaf Eisenberg cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1$100M budget — tentpole studio territory.
2Made its money back 4.0× over at the box office.
3Released 2 years ago.
4Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
5Part of the "Bad Boys Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
6280+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.
7Directed by Adil El Arbi, shot by Robrecht Heyvaert. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
8Original score by Lorne Balfe. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
9Editor Asaf Eisenberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
10Will Smith and Martin Lawrence and Vanessa Hudgens carry the top of the cast.
11Marketing tagline: "Miami's finest are now its most wanted.".
12IMDB entry: tt4919268 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
13Classified under 14 themes, including "miami, florida", "sequel", "police headquarter", "on the run".
14Released under 42 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Robrecht Heyvaert
Original score: Lorne Balfe
Editing: Asaf Eisenberg
Production design: Jon Billington
Costume design: Janie Bryant
Makeup / hair: Adam Walls
VFX supervisor: Stuart White
Sound: David Esparza
Stunt coordinator: Greg Rementer
Runtime: 116 min · 1h 56m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $100,000,000
Box office: $404,547,819
Return: 405% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)

Part of

Bad Boys Collection

A franchise of films about the cop duo Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, blowing stuff up and crazy car chases. They get the job done but at an expensive cost.

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CinemaSerf2024-06-07
★ 7/10
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 partner "Marcus" (Martin Lawrence) risked life and limb to get him behind bars. Well now, a few years later, "Mike" has just got married; "Marcus" has had a revelatory out-of-body experience and their beloved "Capt. Howard" (Joe Pantoliano) has been killed. The authorities become increasingly convinced that he was on the take from the drugs cartels. $20m in your bank account can arouse some suspicions - though the Porsche and beautiful waterside home of "Mike" might have too! Anyway, our duo are having none of these scurrilous allegations and decide to investigate. "Howard" expected some sort of disaster, so has left the pair some breadcrumbs that lead them to suspect that there is someone close to them who is corrupt. With the body count piling up, they turn to the incarcerated "Armando" who thinks he may be able to identify the ringleader. That just makes him a target too - so pretty soon it's a nimble, deadly and quite grumpy triumvirate who are on the trail of the murderers. From now on we have a standard and predicable action adventure with loads of lively pyrotechnics, car stunts and an hungry albino crocodile to accompany some quite witty repartee between the two men who are clearly very much at ease in each other's company. There's a bit of eye candy from Alexander Ludwig and the underused Vanessa Hudgens and the pace of the drama builds to a denouement that works well enough whilst screaming sequel at us loudly. It's nothing at all new, but is an engaging exercise in on-screen charisma and I did quite enjoy it.
r96sk2024-06-27
★ 7/10
For a fourth outing, 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' 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 this one still deliver the nessacary entertainment; it's perhaps my second favourite from the franchise. It does have flaws of course, like I'd say it's more serious than humourous and the more sincere stuff doesn't always hit as intended; especially the bits about Howard. Still, there's enough positive humour in there. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence continue to please in the lead roles, they are a great match. The rest of the cast are all decent enough, Ioan Gruffudd plays what feels like a typical Ioan Gruffudd character well. Jacob Scipio, meanwhile, is pretty solid. I will say, though, that Rhea Seehorn is underused - she's way too good for these sorta bit part roles! There are also cameo-esque appearances from Tiffany Haddish and DJ Khaled, which sounds bad on paper but, actually, both of their scenes are actually quite amusing! Away from those onscreen, camera work and editing are both pluses. Do we need a fifth 'Bad Boys' film? No. Would I watch a fifth 'Bad Boys' film? Yes. Yes I would.
TheSceneSnobs2024-07-09
★ 7/10
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. Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised. This film was a joy to watch, even though it was missing Theresa Randle, whose absence was felt. Despite this, the filmmakers managed to capture the heart and spirit that fans have come to love. The narrative remains engaging, and seeing these characters return was a real treat. The film experimented a lot with camera techniques and visual effects. While some of these choices didn’t resonate with me, they reflect a bold attempt to refresh the series. For instance, there are several action sequences that use innovative camera angles and CGI that might feel overdone, but they also add a new layer of excitement. This experimentation is evident in a particularly intense chase scene where the dynamic camera work heightens the tension, even if it occasionally feels a bit disorienting. Definitely A LOT of Neon. One concern I had from the trailer was the Reba McEntire joke, which seemed lame out of context. However, within the film, it actually pays off in a funny and unexpected way. This moment exemplifies how the film often exceeds expectations, taking seemingly minor elements and turning them into memorable highlights. The heart of the film and its story align well with what fans love about the franchise. The camaraderie and banter between the leads are as sharp as ever, providing both laughs and heartfelt moments. For example, a scene where the partners reminisce about their first case together brings a touch of nostalgia while reinforcing their enduring bond. Overall, this fourth installment is a pretty good sequel that honors the legacy of its predecessors while introducing fresh elements. Despite some reservations about the new visual styles, the film’s core strengths—its characters and story—remain intact. If you are a fan of the genre and especially this franchise, you’ll likely find much to enjoy here. The film strikes a balance between innovation and familiarity, ensuring that both longtime fans and new viewers can appreciate its charms.