Release: 2020-01-15
Runtime: 2h 04m (124 minutes)
Marcus and Mike are forced to confront new threats, career changes, and midlife crises as they join the newly created elite team AMMO of the Miami police department to take down the ruthless Armando Armas, the vicious leader of a Miami drug cartel.
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Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime
Cast: Will Smith, Vanessa Hudgens, Martin Lawrence, more
Will Smith
as Mike
Vanessa Hudgens
as Kelly
Martin Lawrence
as Marcus
Alexander Ludwig
as Dorn
Michael Bay
as Wedding MC
Dennis Greene
as Reggie
Jacob Scipio
as Armando Aretas
Joe Pantoliano
as Captain Howard
Paola Nuñez
as Rita
Kate del Castillo
as Isabel Aretas
Theresa Randle
as Theresa
Charles Melton
as Rafe
Marcus and Mike are forced to confront new threats, career changes, and midlife crises as they join the newly created elite team AMMO of the Miami police department to take down the ruthless Armando Armas, the vicious leader of a Miami drug cartel.
Ride together. Die together.
Bad Boys for Life is an action-comedy film released on 17 January 2020, marking the third installment in the popular Bad Boys franchise. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the film features iconic stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reprising their roles as Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett.
The film's storyline follows Lowrey and Burnett as they investigate a series of murders tied to Lowrey's troubled past. The plot thickens when Isabel Aretas, the widow of a cartel kingpin, escapes from prison and sends her son, Armando, to Miami to take revenge on those responsible for her husband’s downfall. During the film, the friendship between Mike and Marcus is tested, especially after Mike is left in a coma due to an attack linked to Armando.
As the story unfolds, viewers witness Mike's recovery and his determination to take down Armando, despite Marcus's desire to retire from police work. The film introduces a new tech-savvy team called Advanced Miami Metro Operations (AMMO), led by Mike's ex-girlfriend, Lieutenant Rita Secada. The combination of humor, action, and emotional moments showcases the duo's struggles with growing older while still tackling crime in Miami.
The film was well-received, grossing over $426.5 million globally, making it the highest-grossing film in the franchise and the third-highest-grossing January release of all time. The success of Bad Boys for Life has already led to plans for a sequel, titled Bad Boys: Ride or Die, which is set to release on 7 June 2024.
In addition to Smith and Lawrence, the cast includes Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, and Joe Pantoliano. The film’s engaging blend of comedic elements with riveting action keeps audiences entertained from start to finish.
Overall, Bad Boys for Life successfully reignites the spirit of the franchise while exploring themes of friendship and redemption. The film balances thrilling action sequences with heartfelt moments, making it a must-watch for fans and newcomers alike.
