Is this intended to be an African American take on "Cagney and Lacey"? I'm thinking there was a cop from a wealthy family partnered with one from a more modest background. Here, Will Smith portrays the polished and self-assured “Mike,” who is paired with “Marcus” (Martin Lawrence) in the narcotics division. Following a daring raid that empties the police station’s evidence room of millions of dollars' worth of heroin…

It’s full of excitement!

It’s genuinely hilarious and full of exciting moments; it ranks among the films I appreciate most.

I’ve never been much of a Michael Bay person, but I always had a fondness for Will Smith, and Jennifer Lawrence was just familiar to me from Def Comedy Jam, so I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect going in... It was the era of 90s Will Smith, when he was purely entertaining, so I decided to check it out. The impressive thing is that it works well as a straightforward action-comedy on its own merits; ultimately…

People who enjoy films like those early _Terminator_ movies will likely find something to appreciate here, and I understand why it works for some viewers; however, _Bad Boys_ just doesn't sit well with me. Final rating:★★½ - It’s not really my cup of tea, but I can see its appeal.