Bad Boys: Ride or Die Opens Strongly at Box Office with $53 Million, Reviving Summer Cinema

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Bad Boys: Ride or Die is a significant improvement over its predecessor, Bad Boys for Life, which earned $62 million in its opening weekend.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die opened strongly at the box office with $53 million in its opening weekend.
Some critics have pointed out that the film perpetuates negative stereotypes about Black men and violence.
The film has received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the balance between action and comedy elements.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reprise their roles as Miami cops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die Opens Strongly at Box Office with $53 Million, Reviving Summer Cinema

In a surprising turn of events, the long-awaited fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise, titled Bad Boys: Ride or Die, has opened strongly at the box office. According to multiple sources, including The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, the film earned an estimated $53 million in its opening weekend in the United States. This impressive figure could help revive the summer box office which has been struggling due to a series of underperforming films.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die reunites Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Miami cops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, respectively. The duo is once again embroiled in an action-packed adventure as they attempt to clear the name of their late police captain, who has been linked to drug cartels. The film also stars Paola Nuñez as Rita, Joe Pantoliano as Captain Howard, and Jacob Scipio as Armando.

The success of Bad Boys: Ride or Die is particularly noteworthy given the controversy surrounding Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars. However, it appears that audiences have put that incident behind them and are eager to see Smith back in action.

The film has received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the balance between action and comedy elements. RelishMix reported positive word of mouth from fans who are glad to see Will Smith back on the big screen. According to Screen Engine/PostTrak exits, 58% of viewers under the age of 35 attended the film, making it a hit with younger audiences.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die is a significant improvement over its predecessor, Bad Boys for Life, which earned $62 million in its opening weekend and went on to gross $426 million at the global box office before theaters were shut due to the global pandemic. The film was directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah from a script written by Chris Bremner and Will Beall.

Sony Pictures, which distributed Bad Boys: Ride or Die, is likely to be pleased with the film's strong opening weekend performance. The studio has been dealing with several high-profile flops this summer, including The Garfield Movie and IF. Paramount's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes rounded out the top five at the box office with an estimated $5.5 million.

Despite its success, it is important to note that Bad Boys: Ride or Die is not without controversy. Some critics have pointed out that it perpetuates negative stereotypes about Black men and violence. However, these criticisms have not seemed to deter audiences from attending the film in large numbers.

In conclusion, Bad Boys: Ride or Die has proven to be a hit with audiences and could help revive the summer box office. Its strong opening weekend performance is a testament to the enduring appeal of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as well as the action-comedy genre.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • Some critics have pointed out that the film perpetuates negative stereotypes about Black men and violence. I should investigate this claim further.
  • The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline reported the box office figures, but I have not independently verified them.

Sources

97%

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‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Lands $5.9M in Box Office Previews

The Hollywood Reporter Mia Galuppo Friday, 07 June 2024 15:08
  • Unique Points
    • Bad Boys: Ride or Die opened to $5.9 million during Thursday night previews.
    • The film's budget is $100 million.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ Increases Opening Weekend Speed To $53M, ‘Garfield’ Pounces On 2nd Place With $10M+ – Saturday AM Update

Deadline Hollywood Anthony D'Alessandro Saturday, 08 June 2024 14:28
  • Unique Points
    • Bad Boys: Ride or Die earned $21.6M on its second day and is projected to make a total of $53M in its opening weekend.
    • The film drew 58% of viewers under the age of 35 and had a diverse audience with 42% being Black moviegoers, followed by Caucasian (30%), Hispanic and Latino (18%), and Asian American/other (10%).
    • RelishMix reported positive word of mouth from fans who are glad to see Will Smith back in action and appreciate the balance between action and comedy elements.
    • Forty-two percent of viewers came out because they wanted to see the fourthquel due to its star power, while 38% were drawn in by the cast alone. Forty-two percent also found the movie fun and entertaining.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    No explicit logical fallacies found in the author's statements. However, there are some implicit assumptions and potentially misleading statements.
    • ]Sony‘s Bad Boys: Ride or Die secured $21.6M yesterday on its way to a $53M opening.' This implies that the movie's performance is good, but it doesn't explicitly compare it to other movies or industry standards. It also assumes that the movie will maintain its pace and reach $53M by the end of its opening weekend.
    • The fourthquel... showed 50% under 35 with 44% Black, 26% Hispanic and Latino, 18% Caucasian and 12% Asian American/other buying tickets. Those buying their tickets day of were 72%. This suggests that the movie had strong walk-up business, but it doesn't provide a benchmark or comparison to other movies to evaluate this performance.
    • As a genre, action adventure films can be packed with social star-power — especially The Fast Franchise. For Bad Boys...
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Box Office: Will Smith’s ‘Bad Boys 4’ Jolting the Summer Back to Life With $53M Opening

The Hollywood Reporter Pamela McClintock Saturday, 08 June 2024 14:52
  • Unique Points
    • Bad Boys: Ride or Die is estimated to have earned $53 million in its opening weekend at the domestic box office.
    • Sony’s buddy action comedy Bad Boys: Ride or Die could help revive the summer box office.
    • Will Smith’s performance in Bad Boys: Ride or Die could contribute to his career comeback after the Oscars slap incident.
    • Black moviegoers made up the largest audience demographic for Bad Boys: Ride or Die, with 44% representation.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes several statements in the article that are not fallacious. However, there is one instance of an appeal to authority when she mentions that 'Black moviegoers made up the largest quadrant of the audience with 44 percent.' This statement implies that this demographic information is significant and should influence the reader's perception of the film's success. While it may be true, it does not provide any logical reasoning for why this fact makes the film better or more important. Therefore, I am deducting 5 points from the score.
    • Black moviegoers made up the largest quadrant of the audience with 44 percent.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

77%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ is about redemption. Hmm.

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Amy Nicholson Thursday, 06 June 2024 10:00
  • Unique Points
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains selective reporting as it only mentions the positive aspects of the movie and ignores any potential negative criticisms. It also uses emotional manipulation by describing Lawrence's character as 'jolted back to life' and 'dancing through traffic with the zest of a Ziegfeld girl'. The author also makes editorializing statements such as 'turns out the Bad Boys films needed less swagger and more dorky, goofy joy.'
    • Lawrence is enjoying himself twice as much as Smith and marginally more than the audience.
    • The story, as ever, hinges on drug cartels and kidnapped women. (We enjoy the film most in the gags that barely affect the plot.)
    • It's a sweet metaphor for how the summer multiplex hungers for this kind of pleasurable junk.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by mentioning the popularity and beloved status of Captain Howard and his portrait appearing at Mike's wedding. She also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the film as a 'popcorn flick' and 'pleasurable junk'.
    • > The story, as ever, hinges on drug cartels and kidnapped women. (We enjoy the film most in the gags that barely affect the plot.) A clique of crooks has posthumously disgraced Pantoliano’s Captain Howard, a boss so beloved that his framed portrait appears to be giving Mike away at the altar.
    • , The young directors were both under 10 when the first Bad Boys hit theaters in 1995 and play with the franchise like kids in a sandbox, giving showy scenes to fan favorite characters like Marcus’s browbeaten son-in-law Reggie and a staggeringly tall hacker named Fletcher.
    • R. At area theaters. Contains language and violence that makes that Oscar night look like a friendly high five.
  • Bias (95%)
    The author expresses a clear preference for the character Marcus Burnett, played by Martin Lawrence, over Mike Lowrey, played by Will Smith. This preference is demonstrated through the use of language such as 'Lawrence's high spirits also defibrillate the franchise.' and 'Lawrence is enjoying himself twice as much as Smith and marginally more than the audience.' The author also expresses a negative opinion of Will Smith, stating that he appears 'chastened' in the film and that his character now suffers from panic attacks. This preference for one character over another constitutes ideological bias.
    • Lawrence is enjoying himself twice as much as Smith and marginally more than the audience.
      • Will Smith appears chastened in a film whose script dwells an awful lot on forgiveness.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication