Bad Boys: Ride or Die - Review 

I absolutely had a blast with this movie. I liked it more than Bad Boys for Life. It might be my personal favorite of the franchise. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence killed it, but if they ever decide to retire, I feel like they set up Armand and Reggie as people who can continue the franchise if need be.

There's definitely gonna be an article online that goes, 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die SLAPS at the Box Office'

I don't go to theaters much anymore... but I will for this. Four for four; we're growing old together 😊

I just got out of the theatre for this. I enjoyed every second of it and that Reggie scene was absolutely top tier

I just enjoy seeing Dan's anime t-shirt collection keeps growing.

If only the fourth movie was titled "Bad Boys 4 Life", then we could have the fifth movie titled "Bad Boys 5urvive" 😂😂😂

i saw an early access of this movie and i LOVED IT! The crowded also LOVED IT. Like cheering andlaughing out loud at all the right bits! Definately a SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER we need it

What I'm gonna do? Spit out my drink laughing because I did not see that one coming.

Only disapointment is there were scenes in the trailer that were not in the actual movie, but FANTASTIC movie

Now i want a crossover between Badboys and Beverly Hills Cop

Yes we paid to see this movie. It deserves to be seen on the big screen. Ride or die is worth it.

It was so good. The theater was almost full, which says a lot because that theater almost never is since the pandemic, and we had such a good time. It was a great film. Actually the BEST out of all four. See this one on the big screen, such a great ride and a perfect summer blockbuster!

Not gonna lie, I had a wicked time with this movie. While it's not as insane, action-wise, as "Bad Boys II" (due to a smaller budget), I think it's definitely up there with how inventive the action scenes are with drone shots, sequence transitions, first person, and gun-tossing. The story is hella stupid (as with the other movies), but for whatever reason, I actually found myself more engaged/invested in the Mike/Marcus dynamic this time around. I think this movie did a better job acknowledging the guys getting older and dealing with new issues that come with age and experience, than they did with the previous movie (which I liked, btw). At least there's more of a throughline here, whereas in the previous movie, it kinda just dovetails without any solid resolution other than the fact that they have to go fight the bad guy. At least by the time THIS movie's climax hits, both Mike & Marcus' internal arcs come to a head and are dealt with. Are they dealt with in a satisfying manner? That's up to personal preference lol, but I personally thought they came to a head just fine in terms of what these movies are. I do feel some of Martin's comedy didn't 100% land, but I actually appreciate that he was in on the action A LOT more with this entry, rather than just playing second fiddle and letting Will have all the fun. It felt like a true co-lead operation with Martin & Will sharing the load of carrying the movie, whereas with Part 1 it feels like it's Martin's movie with Will tagging along, and with Part 3 it's Will's movie with Martin tagging along. While I do wish the supporting cast got fleshed out more, I actually did appreciate that they all had a moment to shine. Maybe it's asking too much for people to remember the "lore" of "Bad Boys", but I did like the numerous callbacks to story and motif elements of the previous 3 movies. Is it a "good" movie? No. Fuck, if i'm being real, NONE of these movies are. But all of them are super fun and entertaining at the most basic level, and that's what I've always wanted out of these. Maybe I'm not demanding enough, but this was honestly a great time at the theatres for me. The chemistry between Martin & Will is as great and endearing as ever. Some people might complain that it's a bit too stylized, but honestly, that's another thing that made me like it so much. Shout out to the directors Adil & Billal. They really stepped up the action, and got real inventive with it. If they're in the running for the next Spidey movie in the MCU, I definitely would like to see how they handle action sequences with that character, because they really got to push some boundaries and have fun with "Bad Boys: Ride or Die." Oh yes, and Reggie is indeed the Real MVP. Amazing how far that character has come lol. If I were to rank the movies, favorite to "least favorite" (I love all these movies), I go: 1.) Bad Boys Ride or Die. 2.) Bad Boys II. 3.) Bad Boys For Life. 4.) Bad Boys.

Can we at least give the antagonist credit for being such a evil villain

It's funny how both Bad Boys and Transformers have better movies once the franchise got rid of Michael Bay in the directing chair 😂

Can we just all stop for a moment and recognise the brilliance of how Bad Boys 2 just straight up ends and then keeps going for ANOTHER 30 minutes?

I'll never forgive this franchise for naming the third movie Bad Boys For Life

Dan, you’re known to be pretty harsh on ongoing franchise installments of this caliber so I was surprised by your mostly positive review of this sequel that I agree w almost entirely. 💯

I always prejudge the videos before I click on your facial expressions in the thumbnail 😂Always enjoy your reviews. Actually, I might check this out in theaters this weekend!

Gotta see it in theatre with large audiences makes it better

I'm going back to watch all the movies now and the 1st still stands out as the best for me 😊

Nice! Excited to see it this weekend. Sounds like it's exactly what it should be, no more, no less, bad boys for life.

Just got home from watching this in the theater and had such a great time! Loved how it felt like it kept the spirit of the first movies while allowing people to change and grow, the action was interesting and dynamic, and i don't know if I went 5 minutes without busting out laughing

Seeing it Tuesday night (Dolby Atmos theater) 🎭 🎥 🎞️

Just watched it last night and came out of it smiling/laughing. You sadly dont get movies like this anymore. I may just watch it twice. That scene with the son in law alone is worth the ticket both hilarious and action packed.

I will always like these videos for the quality of intro pun. The quality of the review itself is just a bonus.

Ur intro puns are the best

This movie is the funnest movie I’ve seen all year. Made me feel like I was a a bad boy

Hey Dan, love your channel! Not sure if youre doing the theatre shout outs anymore, but if you are, can you take a look at the Esquire theatre in Denver? Its a wonderful theatre but unfortunately, its likely to close in July so any spotlight you can provide would be appreciated.

4:37 " You Either Die a Hero or Live Long Enough to See Yourself Become the Villain"..respectfully

So excited for this movie my grandma is making me wait until Saturday when we can go see it together!!!

Pleased to meet you today! Keep doin whatcha doin!

Great review👍🏾 I'm definitely seeing it this weekend

Your review is spot on. Everything you said was either said to my wife on the ride home or floating around in my head. Agree 💯

Bad Boys 4 is the equivalent of Toy Story 4, you don't feel confident it'll be as good as the last three and wonder why they're milking it, but after watching it you're glad how it turned out and glad it was made properly that progresses the story

I had an amazing time in a packed theater with Bad Boys Ride.....So funny and well....bloody. 4/5😀

Hey Dan I got a question! I always see a movie on my birthday and it’s coming up next week so I need to make a choice and Ive landed between bad boys or furiosa.. I trust your opinion and I know I’ll like both so since you’ve seen both.. what would you do?

I am going to watch the 4K Blu Ray of #3 tonight or tomorrow, then see the movie Sunday. Looking forward to it.

We need a crossover between bad boys,rush hour,Beverly hills cop,lethal Weapon

Will be checking it out tonight.

Such an injustice what Warner Bros did to those directors. And don't get me started on Coyote vs Acme. So much for celebrating your 100th anniversary, Warner Bros.

Here is hoping Bad Boys brings the audience to the theaters. Not really interested in this series, but I want it to do well. This summer is too depressing, theater lovers need a win

Seeing it tonight. I wasn't a fan of the 3rd one, honestly I barely remember it. But I'm always down to see these 2 on screen and if you add a few well staged and shot actions scenes I am all in

Such a great movie. Saw it Thursday night and seeing it again tonight with more friends. Great popcorn action packed movie!

Excited to see this asap. Really enjoyed Last Bad Boys 3. Cool review.

Sweet shirt, Dan

I hope for an other Bad Boys for live, Will Smith is totally rehabilitated and he is still fit looking.

@5:22 Bro almost quoted Lil Wayne. Lol

If Adil & Billal get that rumored "SPIDERMAN 4" gig, it will be the BEST Revenge at WB/Zaslav shelving "BATGIRL". Their "BAD BOYS" films show that they are an Action force to be reckoned with. Saw it in IMAX. May see it again in Dolby Cinema.

Chris, your review had me cracking up-now I can't wait to watch Martin Lawrence chase Skittles while I chase laughs in the theater! 😂🍿

Don't see this doing well, if for no other reason that even reviewers seem to have forgotten this was coming out. Not sure how much it is that marketing failed vs just not a title the masses are excited about seeing the 4th version for.

I enjoyed the action in the third movie and the new squad with them but their bickering felt stale. It was what I liked the least. Sounds like they're just going to bicker throughout this 4th one too which is what I'm not looking forward to 😐

I fan see Beverly Hills Cop and Bad Boys crossing over lol and Gi Joe crossing with Transformers

Martin was funny as hell i saw this today

Very enjoyable film had a decent sized crowd and it had laugh out loud and cheering moments. Not a sit down and ponder type film but definitely a fun summer flick that harkens back to the earlier films.

I was joking and hoping we’d see Reggie go beast mode…they gave me what I wanted and it was such great chemistry still between smith and Lawrence.

Can’t wait for Monday to see the box office. Maybe bad boys will crack the 100 million opener

Hi Dan, hope all is well. I want to know if you could talk about Alamo Drafthouses bankruptcy. Several locations are now closed (unexpectedly I might add) and what could happen now that the locations are closed and possible ways they can recover. Thanks so much for the content, love your videos and enjoy the road trip.

Love what you do. I don't love the snitching on "camera angles" it's one thing to say they had some unique ones but to ruined the surprise and say what type they have is a different story. Guardians 3 was a great surprise with the camera shots

Hugely enjoyable. Swiftly paced, funky soundtrack, great editing and swooping camerawork. Will Smith still has it. If he gets his redemption can he carry on with these blockbusters.

Just got out of the theater and I loved every fucking second of it. I hope they make a dozen more.

Every big movie star has their character who defines them that they go back to for sequels… Arnold had terminator… sly had rocky and Rambo…. Cruise has Ethan hunt .. Bruce Willis has John MacLane… Will smith has Mike Lowry

Thanks for the review and i did see it and I thought it was OK, not a fast action movie like the past as they are older so lots of laughs and humor and payback and family closure.

Great movie, predictable bad guys, but great action and laughs

thanks for the review your one of the critics I trust

I’ve seen all four and I enjoyed this one the most. Think this was the best one

I'm a HUGE movie lover and aspiring actress. I've already watched thirteen new releases in the movie theaters this year. I've already watched Bad Boys 4 Ride or Die twice and I'm going to watch it again today. I absolutely loved it! It's now in my top five favorite movies of 2024 thus far. ❤❤❤❤

Sad that this is the most successful film of the summer. What a difference a year makes.

As someone who’s never seen the other ones, could I just jump in to this one?

Saw it last night and it was probably the most fun I've had at the movies this year!

Hey Dan can you do a 007 ranking ?

I went into this blind. I havent seen the previous three. Me and my boyfriend really enjoyed it, didn't stop laughing and the action sequences had us on the edge of our seats. Definitely one of the most entertaining films of the year so far

The Schumacher Batman & Robin of the franchise

Hi Dan! Yes. I'm going to try to see it. Why do you pat your chest at the end of every video you make? Just curious.

He is right about predicting the plot but if you are a fan of the franchise you will love this. I expected it to be bad because I hated the 3rd movie but I really liked this and would see it again

It was great

I saw the movie and is a ITS FINE, is missing a lot of great action set pieces from the other movies, the constant camera switching is annoying, bad boys as always used great camera work but here is like they're testing new types of shots but are annoying...it was lacking a car chase scene, the chemistry between Markus and Mike still there, a couple is very bad jokes but mostly are good fun jokes-moments, I think the problem still is the writing, the acting was ok by everyone but the writing is the most glaring problem.

Marcus Burnett, not Bennet.

Still don´t know if I´ll watch it on a theatre or at home.

this is a surprise, it's actually quite good and worthy. lawrence killed it in particular

What am I going to do when they come for you ;)

This is definitely weird times we live in Harloff and Jahns dislike it Stuckman and Dan liked it ! Wild

They should have called it Bad Boys 5ever (the 4th installment), to follow up (the 3rd installment) Bad Boys 4 Life!

sadly i think im gonna catch this on streaming

Makes you think what the batgirl movie could have been

Already saw it. It's GREAT!

Im just not that hyped to run out and see this. The last one was ok but definitely missing that Michael Bay added dimension Of craziness.

Bad Boys 5 should be called Bad Boys: Sur5ive

Fantastic movie

I love this movie: I seen it once Thursday, I seen the ones today on Friday and I'll see you twice tomorrow on Saturday !!!

Saw this movie last night. I had a great time, although, I'm a little annoyed at the way Armando is handled at the end. I'm hoping there's more to his story.

Both Bad Boys & Transformers have shown that the best thing for a franchise is, to get rid of Micheal Bay.

Its fine i think the first two films are better

Props to Reggie!!!

I thought Dan got the quote wrong . I looked it up because I thought it was the opposite. I was correct! Maybe I WANTED you to love the movie for me to be more excited to see it but I’d see it either way. Glad you liked it though. Think your review was fair AND realize this isn’t “cinema”.

Thanks for the review, but this franchise died in the third installment, it was terrible and I have no desire whatsoever to continue with this franchise…

I needed some fun and laughter, and got it from the movie. LOVED it. REGGIE!

Didnt you love it????

Movie is so much fun and Martin Lawrence is the main reason!

Seen it a few hours ago definitely a good movie I enjoyed a lot. Better then number 3 for sure