Stuntman Fred North explained the process of filming an action scene that featured a helicopter inBad Boys for Life. After Michael Bay directed the first twoBad Boysfilms, directing duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah took over for the third film in the series,Bad Boys for Life. In the third installment,the wife and son of a Mexican drug lord seek revenge against Detective Mike Lowry(Will Smith) since he was involved in putting the drug lord behind bars. In addition to Smith, thecast ofBad Boys for Lifeincludes Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, and Charles Melton.
In a video with theCorridor Crew, North broke down how they filmed aBad Boys for Lifescene in which a car and transport truck need to swerve out of the way of a helicopter. Heexplained that it was up to the drivers of the vehicles to get out of the way, as he was not going to be able to stop the helicopter. Therefore, everyone involved in the scene needs to perfect their timing. Read North’s full comments below:
The idea was to go against them, and I’m not avoiding them, they do. So now I have to trust them, and usually we don’t trust sh*t. Nobody. So now you have to time it so it’s right.
After the first twoBad Boysmovies, many believed that the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-led franchise was finished. However, the franchise returned in 2020 after 17 years withBad Boys for Life. At the time, there were concerns that a third film would not live up to the first two movies, butBad Boys for Lifeactually received better reviews. It iscurrently the highest-rated movie in the series on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Upon its release,Bad Boys for Lifewas recognized as the most ambitious movie in the series so far becauseit expanded on the first twoBad Boysmoviesin all the right ways.It included bigger action scenes but also focused on developing its characters even more. Based on North’s comments about the making ofBad Boys for Life, it’s clear that a lot of thought and effort was put into the film, which is why it was so well-received by audiences, and led to another sequel,Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
North Likely Played A Huge Part In The Movie’s Success
North has worked on many Michael Bay movies, such asAmbulanceandTransformersfilms. Even though Bay didn’t directBad Boys for Life, he was still involved in the making of the film and even had a cameo in the movie. It’s clear that North has a lot of experience working on action movies through his collaborations with Michael Bay, and his recent comments prove that he brought his expertise to the set ofBad Boys for Life. With the help of North,Bad Boys for Lifebecame the best movie in the series.
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In Bad Boys For Life, the third installment in the Bad Boys film franchise, Marcus Burnett wants to retire, but when Mike Lowrey is shot, and the assailant goes after a friend of Burnett’s, the two team up together for one last ride.
