Bad Company (1999 film)

Bad Company is a 1999 action comedy film directed by Kirk Wong and starring Laurence Fishburne and Ellen Barkin. It is not to be confused with the 2002 film of the same name starring Anthony Hopkins and Chris Rock.

The 1999 film features Laurence Fishburne as Nelson Crowe, an ex-CIA operative who is brought back into service to protect a high-ranking agency official (Ellen Barkin) after an assassination attempt. Crowe's past and motivations are explored throughout the film as he struggles to fulfill his mission.

While the film features action sequences, it leans heavily on the comedic dynamic between Fishburne and Barkin's characters. The plot involves government conspiracy and betrayal, common themes in action thrillers of the late 1990s.

The film was not a major box office success and received mixed reviews. Criticism generally focused on the perceived lack of originality in the plot and the uneven tone, oscillating between action and comedy. Despite this, the performances of Fishburne and Barkin were often praised.

The film's title often leads to confusion with the more widely known 2002 film Bad Company.