Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

Don't Believe the Hype

I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

Two hip detectives protect a witness to a murder while investigating a case of stolen heroin from the evidence storage room from their police precinct. Bad Boys is the perfect example of not all of Bay's films are that bad. The acting and the chemistry between Smith and Lawrence is incredible, the jokes are fantastic and the action is breath taking (especially the car chase in the end). Overall a great action flick both over the top but also hilarious. (10/10)

It's definitely something to see when watching a film that kick-started a lot of Hollywood's contemporary stars. Although Will Smith was already a popular sensation with his hit TV series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996), this would be Smith's first entry into the action genre of films, thus having to never turn back after that. Martin Lawrence was pretty much in the same seat except that he didn't have as much notoriety as Smith. However, this film would too have Lawrence jump into the action film typecast role. Then there's the biggest realization of all. Other than directing a number of music videos, this would end up being the first film helmed by action director Michael Bay. It's interesting that there wasn't even a transition for this man. Straight from music to action blockbusters. Not even a TV movie before this, he must have had some connections.The plot follows a drug heist headed by mastermind Fouchet (Tchéky Karyo) where two cops who grew up together through childhood, Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) only have a couple days to figure out where the deal to sell the drugs is going down. The only way these two can get the information is by protecting eyewitness Julie Mott (Téa Leoni), who happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. For three writers consisting of Michael Barrie, Jim Mulholland (who both wrote for comedy sketch shows for Dave Letterman) and Doug Richardson (Die Hard 2 (1990)), the script actually has nothing that stands out as something without good quality. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have energetic chemistry and work off each other well. Both also properly emote at the right times and give the right amount of clues to the audience on how each one grew up compared to each other. Will Smith is the smooth, calm and collected one. Even when he's mad, he's still calm. Martin Lawrence plays the opposite; a hyper, loud and rambunctious married man.Plus, there's a slew of other casting choices that make each scene worthwhile. Theresa Randle (a popular actress during this decade) plays Marcus' wife named Theresa (oddly enough). Joe Pantoliano plays Mike and Marcus' captain on the force that definitely acts like one. And then there's Nestor Serrano and Julio Oscar Mechoso who play another pair of cops who work along side Mike and Marcus. The only actor who isn't interesting in their role is Tchéky Karyo as Fouchet. Aside from trying to get his plan into action without being caught and speaking with his foreign accent, there's not much to say about his performance. Sure, Karyo is an unfeeling man with no conscious but much of his scenes don't involve him interacting directly with the main leads for the majority of the time. It just feels like there's a disconnect. Other than that, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have some very comical exchanges. Plus, with the film having an R rating, they both can really unleash their thoughts uncensored.Téa Leoni as Julie also adds some inventive scenes that aren't usually exploited in the buddy cop genre films. Although this film is in that vein, it doesn't feel so much like that here. Does the Julie character act with courage - yeah but does she do it because it's needed - no. It's always good to have a headstrong female character but here, Julie is just there to get Marcus and Mike hot headed. Then there's the action and special effects to this film. From what it looks like, this movie looked like it used no CGI, just practical effects. The action is also abundant as well with plenty of fistfights, shootouts and an occasional explosions. Which again, are all real looking. It's funny to see a movie directed by Michael Bay and see a movie done completely with practical effects and infrequent explosions. It just doesn't feel like the same guy everyone knows of today.However, the cinematography shot by Howard Atherton (best known for Fatal Attraction (1987)) isn't anything to cheer about. There are some camera shots that capture the Miami setting, but much of it is closed quarters. Whether it be in someone's home or warehouse, the angles from inside just don't suffice. There are a number of slow-motion shots (most likely due to Bay's request) that look good but again don't always stand out. Finally the music was an enjoyable listening experience. Composing the film score was Mark Mancina who had his first successful music release with Speed (1994) and then Fair Game (1995). Here, Mancina thankfully has a main theme for the franchise using guitar and what sounds like islander type drums. Considering the setting and who is starring in the film, it sounds appropriate. The action cues, which sound familiar to that of Trevor Rabin (but not entirely synthetic), are also lively enough to match the sequences that are displayed on screen. It's at those points; more percussion is used along with strings and horns. It is certainly effective. It's a fun watch.The plot's main villain isn't well defined and the cinematography is rather plain looking but the rest is wholesomely entertaining. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have peppy chemistry along with a number of other cast members. The catchy music and action sequences coalesce nicely too.

Bad Boys is just a pure action classic! I am a sucker for buddy cop films and Bad Boys is without a doubt my favorite buddy cop film. It is also the perfect action comedy. It seems as though with action comedies there are two possible things that can happen. You can have a film that has mostly comedy but with some action, though not BIG action like Beverly Hills Cop for example. Or you can have a film with a ton of BIG action yet just have some humorous moments here and there like Die Hard for example. What I always loved about Bad Boys and it's sequel is that it has equal amounts of action and comedy. You can be at the edge of your seat watching an intense action scene then laugh out loud in the next one and so on. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence were perfectly matched for this film. at the time the two were big sitcom stars on TV and have yet to have a break out hit on the big screen. This film was also Michael Bay's directorial debut. This film had a fairly small budget for an action film and what I've always appreciated about this film was how Bay was able to make a fun, entertaining, explosive action film while staying on budget. He even sacrificed part of his salary just so he can film extra action scenes. The point is Bay proved in his debut that he can work with a budget long before his high demands with Transformers. Now Michael Bay these days seems to be a popular magnet for hate and criticism. I feel as though he does NOT deserve the amount of hate he gets. Whenever I hear someone say "I hate Michael Bay" I always bring Bad Boys to their attention hoping to prove to the viewer that Bay is talented. Sure, obviously he isn't Spielberg good, but Bay is good enough that people should give him a chance. One things for sure is that even though film analyst, critics, and all sorts of film buffs love to hate Bay, the general audience seem appreciate his works since all of his films have been box office successes. Bay knows what audiences want and gives it to you. What's so bad about seeing a brainless action film every once in awhile?!?! Haters act as if Bay murdered a village filled with children when he does his films. When Bay presses all the right buttons in his directing machine he can make something truly entertaining. Overall this is without a doubt a film I can re watch at least 5 times a month. This and its sequel are not only on my top 10 all time favorite action films but also my top 10 films in general. Love or hate Bay, Bad Boys is his best work. 10/10-Gerry T

Back in the nineties there was one name that was becoming synonymous with big, loud action movies. And that name was Michael Bay. How times change! However, don't be put off by seeing the man responsible for Megan Fox and Transformers' name in the credits. 'Bad Boys' is actually quite a fun film.It's nothing new, i.e. two bickering cops do their best to protect a material witness while fending off various attempts on everyone's lives courtesy of 'the mob.' But it's fun and its two stars (Martin Lawrence and Will Smith – believe it or not, back then Martin Lawrence was the 'star' and Will Smith just the supporting cast member. Again, how times change!) play off each other nicely. They shoot, they playfully berate each other, while watching each other's backs at all times. There are car chases and shoot-outs, plus a load of wise-cracks to keep you entertained.I would almost say this is the perfect loud, dumb action movie. However, the only downside (in my opinion) is the film's length. It doesn't really need to be nearly two hours. The 'extra' plot lines revolve around the witness to the murder believing that Martin Lawrence's character is really Will Smith and vice versa. A lot goes into this plot line and I couldn't see the need for any of it (it almost degenerates into 'farce' at some stages). I'd rather the writers had played the film – a little – straighter and had more serious stuff with just the odd one-liner to keep things a little happy.But that's a minor gripe. The film is still fun and should be enjoyed with a big (bad) bag of popcorn.http://thewrongtreemoviereviews.blogspot.co.uk/