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‘Bad Boys’ Ticket Buyers Toss Will Smith a Career Lifeline

Mr. Smith’s first wide-release film since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago arrived to a hefty $53 million at the North American box office.

By Brooks Barnes

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Will Smith Taps Nostalgia as He Attempts a Post-Slap Comeback

“Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the latest entry in a nearly three-decade- old franchise, will be Smith’s first wide-release film since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in 2022.

By Marc Tracy

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‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Review: Older, but Never Wiser

In their latest buddy cop movie, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are still speeding through Miami. The franchise has rarely felt so assured, relaxed and knowingly funny.

By Robert Daniels