BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE | Spoiler-free Movie Review

Check out my review of the new Bad Boys: Ride or Die!
This Summer, the world's favorite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami's finest are now on the run.
Written by:
Chris Bremner
Produced by:
Jerry Bruckheimer
Will Smith
Chad Oman
Doug Belgrad
Executive Producers:
Barry Waldman
Mike Stenson
James Lassiter
Jon Mone
Chris Bremner
Martin Lawrence
Cast:
Will Smith
Martin Lawrence
Vanessa Hudgens
Alexander Ludwig
Paola Nuñez
Eric Dane
Ioan Gruffudd
Jacob Scipio
Melanie Liburd
Tasha Smith
with Tiffany Haddish
and Joe Pantoliano

[@Faithfamilyandfunreviews]

Great review! I really enjoyed hearing about the history of Bad Boys and how you brought it all together with this new film. Excellent!😇

[@TaitsTake]

Thank you!!! It was fun doing all this research

[@brolee500]

U need to stop lying.

[@r2bchic815]

Bad Boys 2 is without a doubt the BEST film of the installment… but we’ll see what the random ride or die one is about

[@TaitsTake]

Report back!

[@DosesOfZia]

This movie was really good to be 30 years into the franchise. Will Smith forever!! 🤗

[@TaitsTake]

It’s so hard to keep something going for that long. You right.

[@nardinadeleon]

Saw Bad Boys Ride or Die last night and it was A BLAST. The storytelling was excellent, the direction and the character development was just awesome. We really enjoyed the entire experience and our theater was clapping and cheering and just having a good time together. I would see it again. Bad Boys 2 is my favorite and this one comes in close second for me. Then Bad Boys, then For Life 👍🏽

[@RedisNotaFlavor]

i appreciate the history run down of the bad boys franchise.

[@TaitsTake]

Thank you! Had to pay homage!

[@tshidig]

Ah, man, I'm re-watching Bad Boys For Life after this review. The stats on the movie's history, the box office trajectory of the franchisre, and the dramatic moments of each film that you gave here were really fantastic. You spit research out like you do it in your sleep! Bad Boys deserves its credit as a blockbuster franchise. I think this latest one is more about nostalgia than the numbers, I have a feeling it'll do just fine. We didn't mind the muscles debut either😎

[@TaitsTake]

Lmao you will never not be a real one!

[@Dee-lp7lo]

With this movie it feels like they're more confident sending messages that actually mean something to their personal lives. I thought it was neat to see Will and Martin reflect on real-life issues that they've been through these past couple of years ❤

[@karencab9]

Just saw it today and it delivered! Agree with will your points. A Bad boys fan here, too! Had the same feel the 1st one. Truly enjoyed it!

[@TaitsTake]

Thank you Karen!

[@Nmendenh-rl6ej]

The doggone vest 😅😂😂😂

[@TaitsTake]

I do it for yall!

[@PromiseFaithLove]

my bad boys rakings, from loved the most to least 2,4,3,1 loved the all though

[@abbient]

I agree!!! I loved Martin better in BB4 than he was in 2&3, and I’m grateful for the choice to make him more fearless again… This was such a fun watch!, not as much frufru and lots of fun action and great action shots (especially towards the end). Plus “Baby Mike” is fine so that doesn’t hurt 🤭🤭 I can’t rank them, but I have rewatched 2 more than the rest (I was low key waiting for Syd to pop up). But now I will watch 3 and 4*. BB4 is fuuuun!

[@TaitsTake]

I was waiting for Julie to pop up! Haha

[@abbient]

@@TaitsTake fingers crossed for one of them to make an appearance in BB5 (cuz I'm strongly believing that we'd get one) 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾 Hopefully budget will be sufficient to afford them

[@perfect2the2ndpower]

He in fact did not learn the words 😂

[@TaitsTake]

GIMME TIME!! 🥰

[@ROBERTDAVis2271]

I low key thought nobody liked the 3rd movie too so when i heard a 4th movie was out i was shocked.... Waiting on a new Friday movie lol

[@TaitsTake]

#LastFriday

[@ROBERTDAVis2271]

@@TaitsTake 💯💯

[@idntcare159357]

I watched it on vacation in Dubai and everyone was LAUGHING. Really enjoyed it 😅

[@jimmybenjamin3628]

Thanks for the "not getting real Haitian shout-out"😅

[@nardinadeleon]

Word!

[@TaitsTake]

Nah cuz if you know you know!!!

[@lauraaliaga1898]

I'm kind of torn because while BB2 is my favorite one, I can admit that BB1 is probably the better movie. It's the same thing as Temple of Doom and Last Crusade. Doom is my fave, but obviously Crusade is better. But BB1 and BB2 are such different films that I almost can't compare them! They're both great, there's no wrong answer here

[@TaitsTake]

This is the right answer.

[@TC-fq7pb]

I agree that’s a terrible BBII rating. Absolutely, hands down, one of my favorite movies! ❤

[@TaitsTake]

I’m gonna rewatch this asap cuz it ain’t right!

[@nocontextwhatever]

What was the third one called?

[@sthembisondelu2298]

Bad boys for life

[@TaitsTake]

This is…excellent

[@theorderofthebees7308]

😂😂😂

[@messii648]

We Need bad boys in a winter season for bad boys 5 finale! And reggie and Armando showbizen the fighting skills

[@MizzahTee]

Refers to the great Ernie Hudson as “that dude.” 😔 Sometimes it’s hard being old lol

[@TaitsTake]

Lmaooo no disrespect 😬😬

[@tannamoorer6119]

My daughter prescreened it and loved it but had to get Tait's take!

[@TaitsTake]

And I’m here for you!!

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

I loved Bad Boys and my favorite was the 2nd one. I never saw the 3rd one. My rankings are: 1) Bad Boys 2 2) Bad Boys 3) Bad Boys Ride of Die (4th, that I haven't seen YET), and 4) Bad Boys for Life (3rd that I never saw 🤭). For the other rankings of the first movies in franchises, I choose based on how many times I voluntarily watch them. So *#1 is Bad Boys. #2 is Rush Hour. #3 is Beverly Hills Cop.* I recently watched BHC again and it was good, but I don't "love" it the way I do the other two movies. Definitely going to see Bad Boys Ride or Die tomorrow. If I can, I'll look up the 3rd one and finally watch it prior to going. Both you and *Th3Birdman* said this 4th one was great, so that's enough for me to know I'll love it!! As for Marty Mar's health, not only is he 60 now, but he had a stroke a few years back and the vast majority of people never fully recover from a stroke. He is still *THE Martin Lawrence* so he gets full respect and honor from me. As does Will Smith! 🤗✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 That clip at the end of y'all butchering the Bad Boys song is HILARIOUS!!!!! 🤣😂😅🤣😆😅🤣

[@TaitsTake]

I love anyone that watches to the end. And please come back after you watch RoD!

[@kve1247]

Just watched Ride or Die! Loved every second!!🤩OUTSTANDING!!👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💖💖

[@TaitsTake]

Great little movie!

[@Theworldaccordingtome-i6z]

In 95, my parents wouldn’t let me see the movie. However, I’d love to see this one. I support us and want to show that money talks and that we’re here for Will Smith. Some of Hollywood and the academy may punish him, but I’m here for him. They went out of their way to prove that he was this scary guy which he’s not. So that’s why I want to see it and hope the #s are incredible. I get a better experience at Regal and Showcase. I can’t stand when ppl talk or walk in late. And sometimes catching the first show helps.

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

Even if I can't physically make it to a movie theater, I always buy tickets for Black films. I saw CREED 3 ONCE, but bought Five Tickets. I'll do the same for Martin & Will. *Our Black Dollars MATTERS and we need to use them wisely.*

[@TaitsTake]

I hate this but it’s also admirable. Gotta support black films.

[@BillieDixonProductions]

Absolutely enjoyed your video and thought it was neat that Bad Boys for Life was your first movie review! ❤ Go see the movie this weekend y'all!! 😊

[@TaitsTake]

I came a long way. I wonder if I’m gonna have this video when bad boys 5 comes out 🤔

[@havok6280]

To be fair, the 24% for Bad Boys 2 was the critic score. It has a 78% audience score.

[@TaitsTake]

Yea but it’s still wild that journalists hated it so much. You know how many wacker movies get 40s??

[@tamiausten873]

​@@TaitsTake these critics are obviously people who take themselves too seriously and have no joy. I love Bad Boys 2 sooo much, I don't know how many times I've watched it. And I'm about to download it again. But really I thought we all hated For Life😂😂 what a twist

[@abbient]

I had hoped you’d make a video, after seeing this yesterday!😀 Let’s goooooo

[@TaitsTake]

Here for you!

[@nicolegarrett3514]

Loved your review! Ranking would be 1,2,4,3. I’m actually surprised at how good and funny Bad Bots 4 was

[@TaitsTake]

Smooth ranking here!

[@janp382]

Great review! I went to see it last night and I loved it! I really need to binge the other Bad Boys but I think the first one was my favorite. This one might be my second favorite.

[@meganburch]

Not the vest🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TaitsTake]

For you.

[@meganburch]

@@TaitsTake 🤭🤭

[@tamiausten873]

10:54 all I remember is that they talked about the fact that there was a cast member from High school musical😅 and the rubber bullets, nothing else.

[@theorderofthebees7308]

Because Tait Take - is a safe place , I will share I have never seen any of the Bad Boys

[@TaitsTake]

Whoaaaaaa 🤯🤯

[@theorderofthebees7308]

@@TaitsTake it’s true

[@ericafielder8134]

saw 4 on opening day...best time i went was 9:30am. i loved it. Reggie got his respect. he handled that. I rewatched the other 3 this weekend, now we plan to go see it on Imax.

[@tinagolden1032]

Thank you for the back story😊

[@TaitsTake]

Anytime!!

[@Sukmim3at]

Rush Hour Bad Boys Beverly Hills Cop In that order…

[@TaitsTake]

Sheeeesh. I love it but this is a tough ask

[@sm-xw2by]

TAIT! Where is the Perfect Match S2 Review?

[@TaitsTake]

Working on it! I will do 1-9 all in one video 😬

[@marie-rosebenjamin5703]

I don’t think I watched the third Bad Boy . I was just reminded of it in this video . Bad boys 2 was iconic . It’s hard to watch Will Smith now too😢

[@ingridkolovos2232]

We’re waiting for your perfect match review

[@TaitsTake]

Promise I’m working on it for you!

[@tamiausten873]

2:32 I'm not surprised, Chris Tucker had a white co star and Chinese in another movie,,🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ I'm over here angry that those movies barely had other black characters besides Chris, it's like he was the only black actor alive at the time, make it make sense

[@latrice2850]

Yesss I enjoyed the movie!! I want to rewatch the previous ones lol

[@TaitsTake]

Watch party!!

[@TaushaInTheDesert]

Rush Hour 1 Beverly Hills Cops 1 Bad Boys 1

[@TaitsTake]

If I thru Rush Hour 2 in here…where does it land?

[@TaushaInTheDesert]

I’d give it second place. Bye Bad Boys lol

[@tyrabullock9165]

@@TaitsTakerush hour 2 is on top!

[@zzzmariana]

Tait, please review Perfect Match season 2. It's a mess, and it's terrible. You have to watch it.

[@TaitsTake]

Done!

[@Afrado31]

I said that bad boys two is the best. In my opinion. It will never be surpassed. As far as comedy and action goes. The captain howard house part was funny. The tv store. The rats like you said. They fuck just like us. And the iconic reggie scene.

[@TaitsTake]

This. All of this.

[@tinasway2030]

The police vest 😂

[@TaitsTake]

Should I keep it?

[@tinasway2030]

@@TaitsTake absolutely!! You might be on Bad Boys: Forever and Always Gotta stay ready

[@cydy121]

How did you injure your fingers? Are you purposely showing off your tatoos or muscles. yes, you know I have to call you out Anyway, Great commentary as always. I plan to see the movie this week, if it's not sold out. Awww, I just saw the end,, How tall were you then, 6'7? I am sadden that you didn't purchase the sour skittles ... the superior skittle.

[@TaitsTake]

My fingers…playing basketball. I am in bad shape lol. My tattoos and muscles…that’s video editing

[@pillowjones]

Could be an age thing.. but Facebook is WAY better than TikTok. 👀 lol

[@TaitsTake]

Lmao that would 1,000% be an age thing.

[@pillowjones]

@@TaitsTake 😂 Gotcha!

[@tamaracharese]

You a wiiiiiiiild bwoy!

[@TaitsTake]

I might be the wildest ☺️

[@johannajay3176]

Rush Hour for all time for me. 😊

[@TaitsTake]

What if I threw in Rush Hour 2…where does it land?

[@johannajay3176]

@@TaitsTake "Chinese bamboo very strong" ..... :)

[@TaitsTake]

@@johannajay3176 destroying a classic!

[@johannajay3176]

@@TaitsTake LMBO. Watch Rush Hour 2 again.

[@gcinashemfuleni136]

PERFECT MATCH 🗣️

[@TaitsTake]

It’s cominggggg. So you better watch!

[@gcinashemfuleni136]

Whoop whoop 🙌🏾

[@ROBERTDAVis2271]

Great video 👍🏿

[@TaitsTake]

Thanks bro!

[@ROBERTDAVis2271]

@@TaitsTake #hugefan 👍🏿

[@pearlosibu]

I’ll watch it. So disappointed about Furiousa.

[@TaitsTake]

I didn’t like it but I don’t like that it didn’t do well

[@shani4670]

are u reviewing perfect match?

[@TaitsTake]

Just dropped it :)

[@theorderofthebees7308]

Oh wow - that’s crazy what happened at the movie theater - folks are getting used to multiple stimuli movie / facebook scrolling all at once . Just watch the movie n the way movie theaters tickets be pricy

[@Leah-gx8gn]

Tait, serious question why do you have a bullet-proof vest 😂 Looking forward to watching Bad Boys 4 this weekend.

[@TaitsTake]

Well…what if I told you…it wasn’t bullet proof 😩

[@Leah-gx8gn]

@TaitsTake you didn't want to pay extra for the bulletproof version 😜 I finally watched the movie, and Eric Dane played a very good villain. I didn't know he had it in him.

[@moglaspie]

I loved the movie!!

[@TaitsTake]

Me tooooo

[@theorderofthebees7308]

Tait completely different topic will you do a review on the reunion special for Ultimatum South Africa 🇿🇦

[@YetundeOriola]

Great review! 😀 I think Bad Boys 3 plot was actually a little better. It had a little more twist and then to it. But overall Bad Boys 4 was better and had me dying laughing!

[@PromiseFaithLove]

i have watched bad boys 4 , loved it . bad boys 2 is still my favourite , bad boys 4 brought the heat guys . go watch that shit . its on my bad boys 2 roaster . i will watch it a lot

[@jaycfresco]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TaitsTake]

Hiiii

[@Kay-jr4iv]

Yo🙌

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

I’ve slap-cancelled Will so I’m definitely not watching. 🖐️ The original is my fav. I thought you were gonna mention that as a reason it may not do as well.

[@sarahgates6947]

Who cares!!!! Y’all with these fake cancellations. Sick and tired of the moral high ground some of yall put yourself on.

[@kve1247]

Ur loss…🤷🏽‍♀️

[@TaitsTake]

Oh shit. Forever? Is there no redemption for people who have shown grace?

[@HappyTg-ib1zh]

You should reconsider. Will is a good guy at his core, why it was extremely shocking to everyone. He made and impulsive mistake in defense of his family not himself. He deserved forgiveness it wasn't a selfish move. He thought he was being a protector, but it wasn't the right way to handle things.

[@brolee500]

Will Smith is actually mis- cast ..He should be in broke back mountain 2. Or cuckold the musical.

[@janp382]

Great review! I went to see it last night and I loved it! I really need to binge the other Bad Boys but I think the first one was my favorite. This one might be my second favorite.