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Bad Boys (1995) -- Two hip detectives protect a murder witness while investigating a case of stolen heroin.

Overview

User Rating:
6.5/10   46,029 votes
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Director:
Michael Bay
Writers (WGA):
George Gallo (story)
Michael Barrie (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
7 April 1995 (USA) more
Tagline:
Whatcha gonna do?
Plot:
Two hip detectives protect a murder witness while investigating a case of stolen heroin. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 3 nominations more
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(84 articles)
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Pretty entertaining buddy comedy more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Lisa Boyle ... Girl Decoy
Michael Taliferro ... Carjacker
Emmanuel Xuereb ... Eddie Dominguez

Tchéky Karyo ... Fouchet (as Tcheky Karyo)

Marc Macaulay ... Noah Trafficante
Ralph Gonzalez ... Kuni
Vic Manni ... Ferguson

Frank John Hughes ... Casper
Mike Kirton ... Andy

Martin Lawrence ... Marcus Burnett

Will Smith ... Mike Lowrey
Will Knickerbocker ... Officer Bill O'Fee

Theresa Randle ... Theresa Burnett
Tiffany Samuels ... Megan Burnett
Cory Hodges ... James Burnett
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Also Known As:
Bulletproof Hearts (USA) (original script title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for intense violent action and pervasive strong language.
Runtime:
118 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR | SDDS

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The role of Mike Lowry was destined for Arsenio Hall, until Michael Bay caught an episode of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990) and wanted Will Smith instead. more
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Crew or equipment visible: In the chase scene where the criminals kidnap Julie form Collins Park, they steal a taxi cab. Right after Marcus jumps on top of the cab, you can clearly see a sparkler behind the front fender. This is probably a special effect to simulate sparks from the car bottoming out. more
Quotes:
Mike Lowrey: I don't know why you going home to your wife. You got shot in the leg, your dick probably don't even work. more
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Referenced in "HBO First Look: 'Blue Streak': Inside & Undercover" (1999) more
Soundtrack:
So Many Ways (Bad Boys Version) more

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24 out of 34 people found the following comment useful:-
Pretty entertaining buddy comedy, 25 July 2004
7/10
Author: Grann-Bach (Grann-Bach@jubii.dk) from Denmark

The 'buddy comedy' genre is fairly well-known, there have been plenty of them, all of them primarily based on the basic idea of having two main characters who are, well, buddies; they act like friends to each other, they get in fights, they help each other out, they compliment each other. It's a fairly easy genre to master, and an easy way to make a good movie. This is one of the best examples, since Smith and Lawrence really do compliment each other so well; Smith's the sleek, cool one who is popular with the ladies, while Lawrence is often nervous, and pretty much a direct opposite of Smith. They have pretty good on-screen chemistry, too; you believe that these are good friends and partners. My only real problem with the film is the way the comedy almost all is generated by stereotypes, and, worse, the age-old complications that arise from certain situations. I think that's a little unoriginal, but, hey, that's the only complaint about it, and the film does have some very entertaining comedy parts. The plot is pretty good, it keeps the film going and supplies every single scene with comedy, action, or both. It takes off immediately, and keeps a good pace throughout the 2 hour duration. The acting is all pretty good. The characters are well-written, well, for stereotypes at least(because, lets face it; they are). The comedy is well-done and often made me laugh out loud, and, believe me, I am not, in any way, shape or form, a Will Smith fan. The action was well-done too, intense and exciting. The film, all in all, was pretty good, very entertaining. For a buddy comedy, it's good. For an action comedy, it's good too. I recommend it to all fans of action comedies, and buddy comedies. 7/10

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