‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ and Will Smith’s Legacy | The Big Picture | Ringer Movies 

You can tell people who mightve watched Fresh Prince but definitely didn't watch or get Martin. Definitely didn't watch Life. I LOVE The Ringer but you can tell it's an entire staff of people who retroactively saw Friday lol

amanda in full lois griffin mode with the fit we love to see it

Agree with a lot of the comments here. I'm a 27 year old black man that loves movies and really enjoyed this one, which I'll add I saw today on Father's Day in Baldwin Hills in a packed theater that was loving it too. But this podcast is a tough listen sometimes and this episode was especially tough, because it's missing a bit of diversity of thought. A voice like Van's would've been perfect for this episode.

I also was initially shocked that Theresa Randle didn't return as Marcus' wife, but then (per IMDB) I noticed that Bad Boys For Life was her last role, and before that she hadn't been in a movie for a decade. Apparently she may be ill, but maybe she's just done as an active actor. RE: Why Rita and Mike weren't together anymore - at the end of Bad Boys For Life, Rita was promoted as Captain Howard's successor, so ethically they couldn't have the "lieutenant dating their superior" dynamic.

I’m new here and extremely late but ‘The Big Picture’ is a PHENOMENAL podcast name lol. Kudos

I’m sure Sean nor Amanda will ever see this but I’m going to get it off my chest. I’ve been listening to this podcast for about 6 months because I love movies. There is, however, a big gaping hole in the movies that are discussed on this podcast. There are hardly ever any discussions about black movies and it shows when we get to takes about black movies like this horrendous Bad Boys take. I’m a 40 year old black woman who grew up with Will and Martin. I’ve seen mostly all of their movies and the Bad Boys franchise is something that is beloved by most people in my community. They are meant to be fun action movies. I think the script was good. It did have a few issues, but nothing that made the movie any less enjoyable. The theater I saw it at people were laughing throughout the movie and even clapped at the end. Amanda’s reasoning that she now has a “complicated” thought about Will made me roll my eyes. He slapped Chris Rock, but most black people think he rightfully deserved that slap and joke about slapping him again. Sean glosses over one of the most important things and that is this movie had a 44% black audience. A market that they realize is underserved but they don’t spend any time speaking to that fact. To do that you would need people like me to actually break down what you two are missing. Also, I don’t know what you two were watching but Will and Martin still do have chemistry on that screen and it shows to the rest of us. I have more I could say but I’ll leave it there.

This definitely isn't a movie made for The Ringer staff, unfortunately lol I was at a packed theater with a mostly black audience that was clapping and laughing and cheering damn near the whole movie. I appreciate the deep dive but this one clearly ain't for y'all 😂

I know you guys aren’t intentionally hating on Hot Ones or Sean Evans, but he is one of the best interviewers out rn

My theater was tepid too. Not a lot of laughs throughout, but some hoops and woohoos. I had fun, but I had forgotten we watched DJ Khaled explode in flames until they mentioned it here in the pod.

It’s so interesting hearing them say Will and Martin don’t have the secret sauce any more. I laughed throughout the whole thing. I genuinely thought it was hilarious. And maybe that had to do with the fact that my IMAX screening was packed and we were all on that communal high. Idk. Maybe it’s a generational thing? Or maybe I’m just bugging lol

Amanda's "what do you want me to do" face at 41:36 is hilarious 😂

Damn love you guys but you are so wrong on bad boys,my whole movie theater was laughing throughout and Martin Lawrence was hilarious. Was definitely better than 3. Yeah plot was a little confusing but they nailed this movie.

Keanu is a blank slate... he can fit in damn near anything. Will comes with catchphrases and facial expressions. I cant even imagine Will being WILL SMITH in the Matrix lol.

I really like this podcast but the way they keep talking about “the slap” is getting real tired and suspect. The people have quite literally moved on.

Will Smith received a standing ovation for winning an Oscar about 40 minutes after assaulting someone for talking. Then Amanda says, I'm glad he's doing OK. Not me.

My theater including me was laughing the entire time. Sean and Amanda may have had their film critic hollywood elite hat on and needed their moviegoer hats on. I appreciate Sean understanding that Will as a black man does have different things to navigate as a movie star.

I forgot how pretentious this podcast audience is 😒 the movie was fun what more did yall want

"my beloved Michael Bay" :)))))

Damn love you guys but you are so wrong on bad boys,my whole movie theater was laughing throughout and Martin Lawrence was hilarious. Was definitely better than 3. Yeah plot was a little confusing but they nailed this movie.

I wouldn't have hated Django with Will Smith.

I'm loving these videos. I listen to The Big Picture podcast every week. You guys are so enjoyable in your discussion of film analysis.

The Longlegs hype has been insane. I need this movie now.

I really liked this film.

wait, doesn't everyone reject all cookies???

BB has always been a terrible franchise, and I won’t be watching a Will Smith movie again, but this was an interesting convo. Love the passion for the subjects that come through every time out. ‘Watchers’ was an interesting fail that bravely tried something new.

I'm truly shocked that Amanda's first reference for Eric Dane is Grey's Anatomy rather than Euphoria. I don't understand how anyone in media, especially someone who postures as being somehwat on the cutting edge of what's hot and in style and does an entire gossip pod, could have missed Euphoria of ALL television shows. AMANDA, YOU'RE SUSPECT!

Why cant the ringer put their art on the walls? its like theyre worried they wont get their deposit back if they make a hole in the wall

Grey's Anatomy is still on??

Wait, what? I just had a dream a few nights ago that I ate a Twizzler, too.

Will Smith is a great actor? News to me.

Man I had such a different experience seeing this. Saw this at a 1pm screening in a Sunday filled with a mixed crowd and everyone (including me) was dying at the bits between Martin and will!

Amanda with the sick fit

I have no idea of what these two are talking about. Captain Howard literally explains via video why they set him up in the movie. Secondly, this man said that Will Smith does not have a "Cool" film. I guess he's never seen the movie Focus.

I feel like this entire movie subtly deals with the slap incident The Reggie sequence... a sequence where a man defends his with with extreme violence as everyone watches it on fold on screen in shock and horror... and a bit of excitement The way Will is a perfect husband to his new wife and father to his new son, opposing his own experiences with his actual father The point where *spoilers* he is slapped quite explicitly The ongoing mental health issues, Marcus experiences If you really want to reach, the fact both characters are essentially controlled by a deceased father figure Reggie getting respect at the end of the movie for said violent act Even the title "Ride or Die" challenges you to make a choice on how to respond to Smith and challenges Smith to deal with his past or fade into the background I dont know, maybe its all a reach but, definitely worth considering

6:26 he said the thing!

It's a (BB4) slightly better flick than Furiosa. Close, but slightly better.

6:25 he said it.

Funny how after the slap people seem to be riding even harder for Will.

Where’s the viggo interview

Put Will Smith in the new Mad Max movie and it gets green lit.

Amanda's right. There's far too much data being stolen and sold to be accepting cookies

The action scenes aren't fun or interesting. And the "funny" scenes aren't funny. The movie is watchable but subpar through and through

We needed Van on this episode so bad.

To each their own, but I went to a midday showing at the Lincoln Center IMAX in NYC and had an incredible time! The entire theater was laughing at jokes and cheering after action sequences, especially the Reggie sequence. Also, I got so pumped seeing Melanie Liburd cause I loved her character in Alan Wake 2.