Bad Boys II

2003 Action/Adventure

Stars Martin Lawrence and Will Smith return along with director Michael Bay and producer Jerry Bruckheimer for this sequel to the 1995 sleeper hit Bad Boys, the film that sparked the careers of both actors, as well as Bay. Once again, Lawrence and Smith play hotshot, wisecracking Miami narcotics officers Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowrey. This time around, Burnett and Lowrey have been assigned to head up a task force to investigate the illegal trafficking of ecstasy into the city. They discover that an underground gang war has been instigated by drug kingpin Johnny Tapia (Jordi Molla). In order to cut off the flow of the designer drug, they have to take down Tapia. Unfortunately, there's a wrench thrown into the gears in the form of Burnett's sister Syd, whom Lowrey takes a liking to and begins a relationship with. Tensions rise between the partners, threatening both their friendship and the investigation and putting Syd in harm's way. Also returning from the first film are Joe Pantoliano as Captain Howard, Theresa Randle as Burnett's wife Theresa, and former-NBA star John Salley as 'Hacker' Fletcher. Among the supporting players new to this entry in the series are Peter Stormare and musician, spoken-word artist, and sometimes-actor Henry Rollins. more..

Director: Michael Bay

Starring: Will Smith,Martin Lawrence, Jordi Molla, Gabrielle Union, Peter Stormare

Reviews

  • Bad Boys II proves that it's possible to pack a movie with so much popcorn that it leaves the audience overdosed.

    Owen Gleiberman - Entertainment Weekly

    29 November 2012

  • The best moments come when Mr. Smith and Mr. Lawrence are permitted to pause from their action-hero duties and run their funny, unpredictable mouths.

    Dana Stevens - The New York Times

    29 November 2012

  • With a body built for action and a smile made for comedy, Smith eases through his scenes -- cool but never scary, a touch hip-hop and thoroughly audience-friendly. And unlike Lawrence, he can act. Smith's ability to put over a scene, combined with his matinee charm, goes a long way to making the film's violence palatable.

    Manohla Dargis - Los Angeles Times

    29 November 2012

  • Just too much of a mediocre thing. It didn't have to be that way.

    Mick LaSalle - The San Francisco Chronicle

    29 November 2012

  • Might be considered three action sequences and four comedy routines in search of a story.

    Stephen Hunter - The Washington Post

    29 November 2012

Awards

  • Female

    Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (2004)

     
  • Best Actress

    BET Awards (2004)

     
  • Trevor Rabin

    BMI Film & TV Awards (2004)

  • Film: Best Soundtrack

    Black Reel Awards (2004)

     
  • Best Action

    Golden Trailer Awards (2003)