In 1995, director Bay, Will Smith, Martin Lawrence and Tea Leoni burst onto the silver screen in the actioner "Bad Boys" and this film showed the dawn of some new stars. The little film is still regarded as one of the best produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and also marked the first teaming of Bay and Bruckheimer.

The sequel begins with the reintroduction to Miami narcotics cops Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence). The "Boys" are up to their old tricks as they pursue a druglord named Johnny Tapia (Jordi Malla) who is smuggling drugs and money by using caskets and dead bodies. Eventually Mike and Marcus get too close and they have to pursue Tapia to Cuba.

This is your typical, classic 80s and 90s actioner except it has Michael Bay at the helm. The violence, language and intensity rape the senses. It is vicious and excessive but thrilling at the same time. A lot of people frowned and complained about the excessive sex in "Basic Instinct" or the overt violence in "Robocop" . "Bad Boys" is no different. And in this case it makes for a more intense thrill-ride. This film is every adrenaline junkie's dream come true.

I did have some small problems with the film. I felt that the druglord didn't need to have a daughter and mother living with him. I also felt it was about 20 minutes to long. By the time the film gets to Cuba the audience is a little baffled and tired out. There could have been some trimming leading up to Cuba.

This isn't by far the ride Will Smith is looking for to return him to being "Big Willie" and on Hollywood's elite list. It is a great step though. Next year's "I, Robot" has the potential to be that vehicle.