Bad Boys: Ride or Die

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Bad Boys: Ride or Die - A Hilarious Disaster or Action Goldmine?

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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back shaking things up in the latest 'Bad Boys' installment. Find out if this movie is a hit or a miss! ๐ŸŽฌ

The highly anticipated fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise, 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die,' has left fans divided. Starring the dynamic duo of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, the film tries to capture the essence of its predecessors but falls short in many aspects. While Smith and Lawrence bring their comedic chemistry to the screen, the movie lacks the gonzo action spectacle that made the earlier films popular.

Despite the star power of Smith and Lawrence, 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' feels more like a career Hail Mary than a successful sequel. The movie attempts to ride on the nostalgia and the reputation of the franchise's past success but struggles to offer anything new or groundbreaking to the audience.

Opening to a somewhat positive $5.9 million during Thursday night previews, 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' faces stiff competition at the box office. With mixed reviews and a sense of deja vu in its plot, the film is struggling to make a lasting impact on fans of the series.

As the fourth movie in the increasingly explosive franchise, 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' aims to attract audiences with its signature Miami cop action and humor. However, critics point out that the film follows a familiar roadmap, lacking the fresh twist that could have reinvigorated the series.

Interestingly, despite its shortcomings, 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' has managed to keep audiences intrigued, proving the enduring appeal of the buddy-cop genre. The chemistry between Smith and Lawrence continues to be a major draw, reminding fans of the charm that made the franchise a hit almost two decades ago.

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Bad Boys 4 shouldn't ride โ€” it should die | CBC News (CBC.ca)

The fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise gets some chuckles from stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence โ€” but otherwise fails in almost every regard.

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Movie Review: 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die,' Starring Will Smith (Vulture)

In the latest 'Bad Boys' sequel, Martin Lawrence does a nice job vigorously slapping Will Smith a few times. But where's the gonzo action spectacle?

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'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' Isn't a Sequel, It's a Career Hail Mary (Rolling Stone)

Smith and Martin Lawrence are back to shoot guns, kick ass, and crack you up as Miami's resident loose-cannon copsโ€”except No. 4 has a secondary agenda.

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'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' Lands $5.9M in Box Office Previews (Hollywood Reporter)

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' opened to a positive $5.9 million during Thursday night previews.

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UK-Ireland box office preview: 'Bad Boys: Ride Or Die' rolls into 643 ... (Screen International)

Also out this weekend is 'The Watched' (AKA 'The Watchers'), 'The Dead Don't Hurt' and 'Food, Inc. 2'.

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What to watch with your kids: 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die,' 'The Acolyte ... (The Washington Post)

Age 16+. Fourth buddy-cop film has explosive violence and nonstop swearing. โ€œBad Boys: Ride or Dieโ€ is the fourth movie in the increasingly ...

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Review: 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' isn't breaking any new ground (KSL.com)

Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in a scene from "Bad Boys: Ride or Die." (Frank Masi, Columbia-Sony Pictures via AP). 0.

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'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' follows familiar roadmap (KGET 17)

Bad Boys: Ride or Dieโ€ is the fourth offering in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action franchise that started almost two decades ago.

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Movie review: Bad Boys ride on and don't die (Niagara-on-the-Lake Local)

For this film's hook, Miami cops Mike (Smith) and Marcus (Lawrence) are trying to clear the name of their late police Cptn. Howard (Joe Pantoliano), and end up ...

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