Bad Boys for Life [Includes Digital Copy]

Overview

Detective Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) confesses to his long-time partner Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) his plans to retire after celebrating the birth of his new grandson; that is, until Lowery endures a shooting by known assassin Armando Armas (Jacob Scipio) at a small get together. The investigators then reunite for one last mission to track down the killer and restore justice to their neighborhood. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah and co-starring Vanessa Hudgens and Alexander Ludwig.

Product Details

Release Date:	04/21/2020
UPC:	0043396549210
Original Release:	2020
Rating:	R
Source:	SONY PICTURES
Region Code:	1
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	2:03:00

Special Features

Extended & Alternate Scenes; Outtakes & Bloopers

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Will Smith	Actor
Martin Lawrence	Actor
Alexander Ludwig	Actor
Vanessa Hudgens	Actor
Joe Pantoliano	Actor
Paola Nuñez	Actor
Charles Melton	Actor
Kate del Castillo	Actor
Emily Towles	Actor
Melissa Kennemore	Actor
Bianca Bethune	Actor
DJ Khaled	Actor
Massi Furlan	Actor
Ivo Nandi	Actor
Nicky Jam	Actor
London Seabreeze	Actor
Sharon Pfeiffer	Actor
David Shae	Actor
Patrice Sepulveda	Actor
Leah Renee	Actor
Leah Renee-K	Officer Hemminger
Anthony Molinari	Actor
Hans Marrero	Actor
Jacob Scipio	Actor
Derrick Gilbert	Actor
Ariel Hines	Actor
Matthew Carter	Actor
Shacai O'Neal	Actor
James William Ballard	Actor
Yessenia Hernandez	Actor
Maynard Bagang	Actor
Brandi Cohen	Actor
Maria Z. Wilson	Actor,Actor
John Gettier	Actor
Lauren Buglioli	Actor
Iliana Tzikas	Actor
Cowboy	Actor
Joseph Velez	Actor
Rory Markham	Actor
Ellen Marguerite Cullivan	Actor
Roderick Bell	Actor
Jose Alfredo Fernandez	Actor
Landon Brooks	Actor
Brandon Michael Thomas	Actor
Steve Heinz	Actor
Thomas Brag	Actor
Troy R. Brenna	Actor
Ryan L. Price	Actor
Jay Amor	Actor
Scott Rapp	Actor
Wil Gonzalez	Actor,Actor
Sidnei Barboza	Actor
Erica Askew	Actor
Laura Ault	Actor
Arami Malaise	Actor
Karel Curras	Actor
Asjah Ferguson	Actor
Pedro Tavarez, Jr.	Actor
Rose Bianco	Actor
Frenchi Firecracker	Actor
Eneida Mascetti	Actor
Jeff Authors	Actor
Mario 'Vocol' Booker	Actor
Buddy Watkins	Actor
LeBron Daniel	Actor
Victor Morey	Actor
Ariel Rosario	Actor
Jennifer Vo	Actor
Scott D'Esposito	Actor
Athena Akers	Actor
Damian Costello	Actor
Kiley Opsal	Callie-Captain
Kiley Opsal-Callie	Actor
Taina Dominguez	Actor
David L. Marston	Actor
Tony Kim	Actor
Rosie Bernhard	Actor
Sergio Briones	Actor
Misty Autery	Actor
Carlos Guerrero	Actor
Fred Galle	Actor
Bradford Norris	Actor
Sarkis Ninos	Actor
Cal Johnson	Actor
McDaniel Austin	Actor
Davis Aguila	Actor
Savanna James	Actor
Chick Bernhard	Judge Sorenson
Chick Bernhardt	Actor
Adrian DeArmas	Actor
Krystel Blot	Actor
Santos Caraballo	Actor
Nick Puya	Actor
Ashae Reagan	Actor
Lindsey Thaxton	Actor
Lyra Barillas	Actor
Jennifer Badger	Dr. Julie Weber
Lorne Balfe	Composer

Technical Credits

Peter Craig

Chris Bremner

Joe Carnahan

David Guggenheim

Adil El Arbi	Director
Bilall Fallah	Director
Jerry Bruckheimer	Producer
Doug Belgrad	Producer
Will Smith	Producer
Peter Craig	Screenwriter
Chris Bremner	Screenwriter
Joe Carnahan	Screenwriter
Mike Stenson	Executive Producer,Producer
Barry H. Waldman	Executive Producer,Producer
James Lassiter	Executive Producer,Producer
Bill Bannerman	Executive Producer
Tony Lamberti	Sound/Sound Designer
Laurent Kossayan	Sound/Sound Designer
Efrem L. Acosta	Special Effects
Ilia Churinov	Special Effects
Nikhil Paniz	Camera Operator
Onofrio Nino Pansini	Camera Operator
Mary Vernieu	Casting
Juan Pablo Rincon	Casting
Lindsay Graham	Casting
Spiro Razatos	Stunts
Kyle Woods	Stunts
Chad Oman	Producer
David Guggenheim	Screenwriter

Editorial Reviews

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back again as the childhood friends-turned-police detective partners in the third installment of the Bad Boys franchise. While Jerry Bruckheimer continues as producer, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (Gangsta) take over the directing duties. The difference is quickly noticeable in the highly entertaining screenplay by Chris Bremner, Peter Craig (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay), and Joe Carnahan (Smokin' Aces). New grandfather Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) has decided to retire from the force. Unlike previous threats, he finally does it and starts to kick back and enjoy life. But when a sudden assassination attempt is made on former partner Mike Lowery (Smith) and it's followed by the successful killing of several other officials, Marcus believes it may be related to a case Mike previously worked, and he decides to ride as a Bad Boy For Life, one last time. There is a lot more to like in this film than in the past two movies. The story is far more cohesive, with an unfolding plot and adversaries that have a deeper dimension than the overused trope of a developing drug kingpin. It is much less about car chases, explosions, and bullets-although there are plenty of these-and more about the evolving characters of Mike and Marcus. Bremner, Carnahan, and Craig do a fantastic job of using what works above and beyond overextended pursuits and gun battles. The earlier portion of the film may seem like more of the same, but there are a lot of small moments that come together into a compelling and creative final act. Arbi and Fallah know the shoes they are expected to fill and go to great lengths to hit all the notes of the previous films. But with the advancement in plotline also comes an improvement in direction, and it shows with more dramatic and believable portrayals. Will Smith gives one of his best performances, showing a deeper range and ability than mere alternation between anger and swagger. Lawrence follows suit, providing more sober moments than he typically exhibits-a genuine character instead of comic relief. The action is much easier to follow in most scenes than in the first two films, which is a credit to the cinematography. It's familiar and what you'd expect, yet much improved. The same goes for the special effects-lots of bullets, some blood, explosions, and car crashes. These might be overwhelming for some viewers, but not as dizzying as the prior movies. DJ Khaled does a wonderful job with the soundtrack on these, interspersing songs with background music; this keeps the film moving smoothly as the story progresses. Bad Boys For Life shows that the series can tell an engaging story and still have all the action, snark, and humor of the previous two films. Instead of rounding out a story that has run its course, the improvements show that Smith and Lawrence may still have some room to be Bad Boys FOUR Life.