What's The Worst That Could Happen? (2001)

One of the biggest questions people pose when they get into anything is what is the worst that could happen? It's If you're the type that takes chances in life then that is definitely one of your motto's, but it's definitely a serious question posed in today's film What's The Worst That Could Happen? which was released in 2001 and was directed by Sam Weisman (D2: The Mighty Ducks). The film stars Martin Lawrence (Bad Boys For Life) as Kevin Caffery, a thief who seems to have it all in life from money, friends, and a new girlfriend who gives him a ring. Unfortunately for Kevin, while on the job stealing from a rich tycoon (Danny DeVito), he gets caught and the tycoon steals his ring from him which in turn causes the two to go to battle over the ring in a game of cat and mouse. The film also stars John Leguizamo (To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar) as Berger, Glenne Headly (Dick Tracy) as Gloria, Carmen Ejogo (Selma) as Amber, the late Bernie Mac (Mr. 3000) as Uncle Jack, Larry Miller (The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot) as Earl, Nora Dunn (Pineapple Express) as Lutetia, Richard Schiff (Seven) as Walter, William Fichtner (The Dark Knight) as Det. Tardio, Sascha Knopf (Shallow Hal) as Tracey, GQ (Rescue Dawn) as Shelly, and Siobhan Fallon Hogan (Holes) as Edwina.

I literally went into this film with absolutely no expectations and I wasn't really expecting much from it and as the movie went on I was quite pleased with it. Danny DeVito and Martin Lawrence made quite the combination in the film as they did battle through out. Right now though, I will say that my MVP of the film award goes to William Fichtner who plays this really flamboyant and bizarre detective who just steals the show every time he appears on the screen. It was almost like he was the real comedic relief in the film despite all the great comedians in the film like Boston legend Lenny Clarke. That was the other thing that surprised me is that the film took place in Boston which is always a perk for someone from Boston. As you're watching the film you can't help but recognize some of the areas they are in and you've seen some in other films too. I definitely enjoyed the story in the film as each one was trying to out do the other even though a big twist is played on them at the end of the film. The acting in the film is great all around and the cinematography as I said was great too. I definitely loved the combo of Leguizamo, Lawrence, GQ, Clarke, and Bernie Mac who provided some really good laughs in the film like the C-SPAN scene and more. The film is available for free right now on Youtube so you can check it out for yourself, but for right now I am going to give the film an B for a final grade.

Bad Boys For Life (2020)

There have been so many iconic duos in Hollywood since it's inception from Laurel and Hardy, Batman & Robin, Starsky & Hutch, but the most iconic duo of the 1990's besides Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg was Will Smith and Martin Lawrence who in 1995 starred together in Bad Boys as Mike Lowery and Marcus Bennett. In 2003, they made a comeback as the duo once again in Bad Boys II, but 25 years after the first film they are back in Bad Boys For Life. This time around, Mike is shot by a mysterious thug on a motorcycle who is carrying a vendetta from a former cartel boss. Six months later, Mike is back at it again as he vows to find the people that did this to him, but he won't be alone in this fight even though things have drastically changed for them in the 21st century. The film also stars Kate del Castillo (The Book Of Life) as Isabel Aretas, Alexander Ludwig (Lone Survivor) as Dorn, Joe Pantoliano (The Fugitive) as Captain Howard, Vanessa Hudgens (Spring Breakers) as Kelly, Paola Nuñez (The Purge) as Rita, Charles Melton (Riverdale) as Rafe, Nicky Jam (xXx: The REturn Of Xander Cage) as Zway Lo, and the film was directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (Black).

SPOILER ALERT: This paragraph will contain spoilers so proceed with caution. I was so pleasantly surprised by how much I actually enjoyed watching this film. I have seen several directors take franchises that didn’t have a proper sequel or a sequel at all and they just can’t hit the nail on the head (e.g. Dumb and Dumber & Zoolander). Some directors and studios will just take way too much time and the jokes are just not that funny as they were, but there is something about Will Smith and Martin Lawrence that make them the exception to the rule. These are actually two of the funniest individuals when they are paired together on the silver screen. If I could compare it to something, it would be like trying on those old pair of jeans and you are pleasantly surprised to see them fit again, but they didn’t do this alone. It was the whole collection of the cast and the writing that made it work for the duo as everyone did they jobs and supported the main characters. I love how they sort of hopped on the fact that maybe they are too old for this game, but one is too stubborn to let go and so he clashes with the new gen along the way before he admits that he needs them too. I loved some of the nostalgia that was put in like we see Reggie (Dennis Greene) and Meghan (Bianca Bethune) back in the film. It definitely helps provide some great laughs for the film, but the action in this film is worth talking about because it’s definitely worthy of being in the same company with the previous films. The only thing I didn’t like was the whole tried and true hey I’m your dad Angle that we’ve seen way too many times in the past between Will Smith and Jacob Scipio (he plays Armando Armas) who is trying to kill him. They definitely left the film open to a sequel, but if they can’t do that one right then why bother at all. At least with this one, they did it right which is why I am giving it an A- for a final grade.