Bad Boys II
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: July 18, 2003 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
38
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 34 Critic Reviews
Positive:
9
Mixed:
12
Negative:
13
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Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
Film ThreatMichael Dequina
But damn it if the film doesn't work as what it's supposed to be: a big, brainless blast o' boom at the box office. Read full review
60
Dallas ObserverLuke Y. Thompson
In general, Bad Boys II is Bay unleashed. This is a good thing when it comes to action sequences--fans of excessive spectacle will definitely dig the car chases that involve flying cadavers. It's a bit less of a good thing between said moments of spectacle. Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesManohla Dargis
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. Read full review
50
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalle
Just too much of a mediocre thing. It didn't have to be that way. Read full review
50
Washington PostStephen Hunter
Might be considered three action sequences and four comedy routines in search of a story. Read full review
50
Village VoiceJon Caramanica
Martin Lawrence's Marcus is the Costello to Smith's Abbott. Read full review
50
The New York TimesDana Stevens
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. Read full review
50
Wall Street JournalCollin Levey
Like our two loose cannons with badges, the movie misses its target at least as often as it hits it.
40
Washington PostDesson Thomson
Just like "Bad Boys," only louder, longer and the stars get paid more. Read full review
40
Austin ChronicleMarjorie Baumgarten
The movie’s length forces our suspension of disbelief for at least an hour more than is comfortable and pushes mindlessness to a dangerous longevity. Read full review
40
New York Magazine (Vulture)Peter Rainer
Resembles a full-length promo for itself. The action, virtually nonstop, is a series of can-you-top-this? set pieces. Read full review
40
VarietyTodd McCarthy
As overblown as it is overlong, Bad Boys II is an enervating case of more is less. Read full review
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