The Big Picture ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ and the Will Smith Resurgence. Plus, Viggo Mortensen!
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Jun 11, 2024 Actor and director Viggo Mortensen discusses his Western film 'The Dead Don’t Hurt,' casting Vicky Krieps, favorite Westerns, and creative process. Hosts explore Will Smith's 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' success and 'The Watchers' by Ishana Night Shyamalan. Banter about QR codes, privacy concerns, fairies in movies, and the resurgence of Western films.
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Will Smith’s Surprise Appearance
- Will Smith surprised a Bad Boys 4 audience in Baldwin Hills.
- He sat through the whole movie and celebrated with the audience afterward.
Bad Boys Franchise
- Bad Boys movies prioritize action and comedy, with Bad Boys 2 being a notable action movie.
- The third film had a nostalgic "getting the band back together" feel.
Will Smith's "Glow-Up"
- Will Smith looks great in the film, possibly due to extensive wardrobe and grooming.
- His character grapples with fatherhood and clearing his deceased captain's name.