Bad Boys for Life

Bad Boys for Life is the third installment in the Bad Boys franchise. 17 years after Bad Boys 2, Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, reprised by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, respectively, team up again to track down a killer who is out for revenge, targeting all those who have wronged him.

I liked the plot in that it was unpredictable and focused on the themes of ageing, family, friendship, and being open to change. The twist at the end was a bit lame but they’ve set this up for another sequel so I’ll ride along with it for now.

I thought that the cast was great. They brought back a lot of the originals along with adding a new high tech millennial crew which, mixed with the old guys, made for a fun juxtaposition. We also get the same funny banter from Mike and Marcus that we love along with some fresh faces that also brought some comedy to the table.

The cinematography from the opening sequence was just like the previous Bad Boys movies which made for a nice walk down memory lane, along with similar music and inside jokes referenced from the first and second movies, it made for a film full of nostalgic qualities.

If you liked the previous Bad Boys movies you will like this one too. It is helpful to have seen the first two movies to get some of the jokes, but not necessary. As long as you are looking for an action packed roller-coaster of a movie, this one is for you.