The scene where Will Smith’s character was slapped multiple times in “Bad Boys 4” reminded the audience of the incident when he beat Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.
In a scene near the end of the movie, the character Mike Lowrey (played by Will Smith) has a panic attack. Colleagues – detective Marcus Burnett, portrayed by Martin Lawrence – slap Mike to calm him down.
Many film experts say the scene is reminiscent of the incident when Smith rushed on stage to hit Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. According to People, many audiences laughed throughout the film at screenings. Variety commented that the humorous scene in the movie could save Smith’s career, because it was “punishment” for his actions two years ago. However, The Daily Beast criticized the episode as “tasteless”.
The work received mixed opinions from experts. The acting of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence is likened to “the reunion of two old friends”. The combination of brave characters and top-notch action creates the appeal of the film.
On the contrary, some critics said that the film’s flow was confusing and lacking in logic. “The film has absolutely no surprises, from the opening scene to the climax and the villain,” The Film Verdict wrote.
Part four, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, continues the story of Bad Boys for Life (2020), when Inspector Mike Lowrey recognizes villain Armando (Jacob Scipio) as his lost son.
At this time, captain Conrad Howard (Joe Pantoliano) was falsely accused of collaborating with drug gangs for many years. Two police officers Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) are forced to exonerate Howard, and at the same time confront the mysterious boss played by Eric Dane. In the process of finding the truth, Lowrey and Burnett face dangerous situations, leading to many funny and sad events.
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Will Smith, 56 years old, is a famous American actor. According to Forbes, he is one of the most successful movie stars with more than 20 movies exceeding the hundred million dollar mark. He was also known as a rapper, winning four Grammy awards.
After the Oscar 2022 noise, the artist withdrew from the Academy. Smith and Rock both had to undergo mental health treatment. Oscar organizers ban actors from attending the awards ceremony for 10 years. However, Smith still has a chance to receive a nomination and win if there is a qualifying film.
Regarding his relationship with Chris Rock, Smith tried to make up but was not successful. He apologized to the comedian and his family on social networks. Chris Rock refused to accuse the actor of assault.
