Bad Boys: Ride or Die Reviews
Adil & Bilall perfectly find a balance between showing reverence to Michael Bay while making it completely their own thing.
Full Review | Original Score: B+ | Jun 17, 2024
The spark of its charismatic stars, and the visual pyrotechnics from its directors keep the franchise alive, despite a script that feels "too old for this sh..." [Full Review in Spanish]
Full Review | Jun 16, 2024
Despite being a tad more of the same, at least it continues to inject some much-needed energy into a franchise that until relatively recently we considered dead. Full review in Spanish.
Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jun 15, 2024
What works for the film is the chemistry between the two leads. It's the bromance between Smith and Lawrence which pulls you in. Their constant banter, full of witty one-liners, keeps you smiling throughout.
Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jun 15, 2024
Fans of the franchise may find enough to like, but for those seeking another shot of that edge-of-your-seat action and outrageous comedy, this installment is likely to grind your gears.
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jun 14, 2024
There is plenty of action in this movie, of course, including a big, mean alligator. The movie follows genre formulas religiously, so it is fairly predictable, but it is also fun, with humor sprinkled throughout the story, amongst all the bloodshed.
Full Review | Original Score: C+ | Jun 14, 2024
The steady supply of adrenaline-pumping scenes gives action/comedy genre fans what they want.
Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jun 14, 2024
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is action-packed and very self-aware in their fourth entry. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have unmistakable chemistry while Adil and Bilall bring their fresh style. A strong third act carries through.
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 14, 2024
Although it's not trying to reinvent the wheel, the film knows its audience and gives them more of what they want, which is smart. This is what a big summer movie looks like and is a great big screen experience - especially with a full house.
Full Review | Original Score: 8.5/10 | Jun 14, 2024
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's incredible chemistry shine in a pretty fun buddy comedy.
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 14, 2024
This loosely plotted legasequel tries for its own shock-and-awe variation on the already-chaotic visual grammar of I and II's director Michael Bay, but it's just frenetic camerawork.
Full Review | Jun 13, 2024
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence serve a stale dish. Is it time for cop buddies to retire?
Full Review | Jun 13, 2024
This is by far one of the most entertaining films of the year.
Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jun 13, 2024
This Bad Boy might find himself back in the good books...
Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jun 13, 2024
The humor is so broad... everyone gets shot, stabbed, and blown up at least once; none of it has any impact.
Full Review | Jun 13, 2024
[Ride or Die] feeds fans of the films a heavy dose of the Miami cops bickering as if they were an old married couple... That’s enough if all you want is the kind of mindless entertainment that has become the standard for summer movies.
Full Review | Original Score: B- | Jun 13, 2024
I truly enjoyed the comedic timing that remains impeccable in this installment, delivering joyous laughs and uproarious moments courtesy of Smith and Lawrence, as expected and adored by fans of the franchise.
Full Review | Jun 12, 2024
Ride or Die is at its best when the story explores its serious aspects, but it's also a film that never exhausts its potential and only offers value to fans of the characters thanks to the chemistry of the two leads. [Full review in Spanish]
Full Review | Jun 12, 2024
Writers Chris Bremner and Will Beall lump lots of convoluted padding and bonus jeopardy into the already busy batter.
Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Jun 12, 2024
It's a good summer movie. Leave your brain at home, go laugh look at some dope action, look at some dope visuals.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 11, 2024