Bad Boys for Life (2020)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.8

Overview

Marcus and Mike have to confront new issues (career changes and midlife crises), as they join the newly created elite team AMMO of the Miami police department to take down the ruthless Armando Armas, the vicious leader o...

Starring Cast

Will Smith • Martin Lawrence • Vanessa Hudgens

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Will Smith • Martin Lawrence • Vanessa Hudgens

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film subtly aligns with right-leaning themes by championing individual heroism, loyalty, and the effectiveness of experienced, decisive action over bureaucratic processes, while focusing on personal responsibility for past mistakes within a law enforcement context.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie showcases visible diversity within its ensemble cast, particularly with the introduction of new characters, while maintaining its established Black lead protagonists. The narrative, however, does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes, focusing instead on action and character-driven plot points.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film "Bad Boys for Life" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on action, comedy, and the personal lives of the two main male protagonists, with no elements related to queer identity present in the storyline.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

While female characters like Kelly and Zoe are part of the AMMO team and participate in action sequences, their victories are primarily achieved through the use of firearms and tactical maneuvers. There are no scenes depicting a female character defeating one or more male opponents in direct hand-to-hand combat or with melee weapons.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

All main and legacy characters in Bad Boys for Life retain their established genders from previous installments. New characters introduced in this film do not qualify as gender swaps.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

All primary and returning characters in "Bad Boys for Life" are portrayed by the same actors of the same race as in previous installments. New characters introduced in this film do not constitute race swaps.