Yes, the action is ludicrous (in the best way). Director Adil & Bilall (who gave us the underrated Batgirl that never was) bring a kinetic, drone-fueled energy to the car chases and shootouts. But the soul of the movie is Marcus’s near-death experience. After a heart attack, he’s convinced he’s invincible because “God has a plan.” Lawrence plays this with hilarious, wide-eyed terror, while Smith’s Mike has to balance being a badass with being a reluctant nursemaid.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) – BluRay Review: The Explosive, Nostalgic Shot of Adrenaline We Needed

Let’s cut to the chase: if you’re looking at a file named like that, you already know exactly what kind of ride you’re in for. But is Bad Boys: Ride or Die worth the bandwidth? Absolutely. This isn’t just another sequel milking a franchise; it’s a roaring, bullet-riddled love letter to 90s action fans who grew up with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.

★★★★☆ (4/5) – For fans of: Explosions, bickering, and the word "Mikky."