Martin Mania: The 5 Most Hilarious & Unforgettable Martin Lawrence Movies You Can't Miss!
The maestro of mirth, Martin Lawrence, has been tickling our funny bones with his legendary comedic genius since the late 80s. Starting with unforgettable roles in flicks like House Party and Do The Right Thing, he's been unstoppable for over three decades. Lawrence's iconic films and side-splitting catchphrases have solidified his place in Tinseltown's hall of fame. So, to celebrate this icon's birthday, let's take a wild ride down memory lane and revisit some of his most exceptional performances. Buckle up and enjoy the show below!
‘Bad Boys’
Lawrence and Academy Award-winning actor Will Smith became the duo—playing Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowrey, respectively—movie watchers didn’t know they needed in the 1995 cult classic, Bad Boys. This buddy cop action comedy is one of Lawrence’s best films and has tons of quick liners that are still funny to this day.
‘A Thin Line Between Love and Hate'
He may have been a smooth talker on the hit series Martin but in the 1996 comedy thriller A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, Lawrence’s character’s suave moves may have attracted more than he could chew.
The film is a great watch with an ensemble cast including Lynn Whitfield, Regina King, Bobby Brown, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and many more.
‘Life'
Two legendary comedians unite for one of the funniest movies in Black cinema, though it took some time for fans to fully appreciate its charm. In the 1999 buddy comedy Life, Lawrence and Eddie Murphy.
The story follows two of his friends, Ray, played by Murphy, and Claude, portrayed by Lawrence, who are both wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. The film stars several iconic names, including Barry Shabaka Henley, Bokeem Woodbine, Anthony Anderson, Migquel A Núñez Jr., the late Bernie Mac, and many more.
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‘Blue Streak’
Who could forget the legendary comedian in the 1990 comedy Blue Streak in which he plays Miles, a clever jewel thief who tries to recover a diamond he left at a police station? The actor goes deep undercover in this Les Mayfield-directed buddy cop action film bringing new meaning to the phrase: fake it till you make it.
‘Big Momma’s House’
Lawrence is downright funny in Big Momma’s House. The actor ups the antics by playing an FBI agent who's assigned with retrieving an escaped convict and items he stole by going undercover as the estranged grandmother of his former girlfriend, played by the amazing Nia Long. The movie also stars legendary actors Paul Giamatti, Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Octavia Spencer, and many more.
