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Bad Boys II [DVD] [Single Disc Version]

1 disc
Region 1 USA/CA (info)

Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) and Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) return as partners on the Miami Tactical Narcotics Team in director Michael Bay's (PEARL HARBOR, ARMAGEDDON) sequel to the 1995 blockbuster BAD BOYS. Car chases and shoot outs are daily occurrences as the two try to track down a big time Ecstasy dealer. The trail leads to Johnny Tapia (Jordi Moll) a Cuban immigrant who runs the biggest drug cartel on the East Coast. The stakes are raised when Marcus discovers that his sister, Syd (Gabrielle Union), an agent for the Drug Enforcement Agency, is working undercover trying to bust Tapia as well. And to further complicate matters, Syd and Mike have become involved romantically and are keeping it a secret from Marcus. Jam-packed with massive explosions, wild chase scenes, and flying bullets, this wild ride is filled with action and violence. Smith is charming as the quick-tempered, fast-talking Mike, and Lawrence is his ideal counterpart as the stressed-out Marcus, who resorts to therapy tricks to keep calm. Joe Pantoliano reprises his role as Captain Howard, who is continually traumatized by the trail of wrecked cars and damage his boys leave behind after a chase.
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- Rating - strong violence and action, pervasive language, sexuality, and drug content
Additional Info

Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 07190
Credits

Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Jordi Molla, Gabrielle Union, Peter Stormare, Theresa Randle, Joe Pantoliano
Critic Reviews

"...Along with Woo, Bay has done more to change the look, the pace, the vibe and even the way space is organized within the frame than anyone else working in the genre..."
Los Angeles Times
"...The smartest thing about the movie is that it allows the two to act as if they've truly had it with each other's foibles....Smith and Lawrence give good razz..."
Entertainment Weekly
"...There are some breath-snatching stunts on show here..."
Total Film
"...Bay makes the most of his Miami locales, the opulent visuals recalling Michael Mann's television series MIAMI VICE..."
Sight and Sound