The Buddy Cop Sequel Nobody Asked for but Loved Anyway Now Available for Free
If you're tired of watching the same old action movies, you're in for a wild ride. And you'll want to clear your schedule for this one.
These days, every other movie seems to take itself too seriously. Gone are the carefree vibes of the 90s, when action comedies knew how to blend intense sequences with genuine laughs.
The world of cinema has changed dramatically since those golden days. Superheroes dominate the box office and gritty dramas sweep awards just like that. Don't get us wrong, these movies are great, but sometimes you just want to kick back and have fun without overthinking it.
That's exactly why Bad Boys For Life hit differently when it dropped in 2020. Nobody saw it coming (literally nobody). That's why the unexpected sequel was such a breath of fresh air.
Bad Boys For Life (2020): Not Just Another Buddy Cop Movie
First, let's rewind a bit. Back in '95, Bad Boys dropped and basically changed the game for buddy cop movies. Then in 2003, Bad Boys II came through and multiplied everything. Bigger budget, crazier stunts, and even more chemistry between our favorite detectives.
Both movies were huge hits. But then came radio silence for 17 whole years. That's why when they announced a third movie, everyone was shocked. Nobody was sitting around thinking about another Bad Boys movie.
And we’re glad we got it.
The story follows Miami's favorite and most chaotic duo, detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith ) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) as they face their toughest challenge yet. A ruthless mother-son team of drug lords has set their sights on the city, bringing nothing but chaos.
Smith and Lawrence absolutely crushed it again. The chemistry between these two is still electric after all these years. It's like they never left, honestly.
Bad Boys For Life throws in some serious emotional moments but never forgets its roots. You'll get car chases, crazy explosions, and one-liners that'll have you quoting them for weeks. The movie feels like running into an old friend who's gotten way cooler with age.
Why This Threequel Hits Different
Usually, the third movie in a franchise is where things start falling apart because most sequels feel like obvious cash grabs. But Bad Boys For Life is different. It matched its predecessors 100%, but also somehow raised the bar.
In addition to all that good stuff, it's very self-aware. It knows exactly what we want.
As Nick Schager (The Daily Beast) put it:
“That self-awareness, coupled with lively humor and passable set pieces, make this long-delayed third franchise entry a modest surprise, suggesting there's still some life left in its '90s-era brand of goofy banter and chaotic gunfights.”
This movie knows exactly what it is and plays to its strengths like a seasoned pro. Moreover, the new characters they brought in actually add to the story instead of just filling space (not a lot of sequels can do this).
If you've been sleeping on Bad Boys For Life thinking it's just another tired sequel, wake up! It's got everything you loved about the originals, plus some extra sauce that makes it feel totally 2020s.
You can catch all this action right now on FXNOW without spending a penny. If you prefer to rent, it's also available on Apple TV+.
