Joy Ride (2023)
From the producers of Neighbors and the co-screenwriter of Crazy Rich Asians, Joy Ride stars Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Oscar® nominee Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu. The hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. When Audrey’s (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin. Their no-holds-barred, epic experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are.
Unsurprising Story line @Ready2bfree
The plot was predictable but I felt it was entertaining. It’s not meant to be a Hangover type movie more so Girls Trip level Id sarcasm, whit and banter. Worth the watch, waiting till streaming wouldn’t hurt.
What a joke @Daviah9898
I know the movie is meant to be a joke of a movie however I got nothing from this outside of misinformation and pro-Chinese propaganda nonsense. Majority of Chinese do not speak English. You’re required to get a visa upon entry into China. I don’t understand why a law firm is attempting to conduct business in China as a trade deal let alone the current market situation in China is bleak and investors are running away from China? I know the airport scene was a joke but Taiwanese as apart of the PRC is not accurate. Believe it or not the current statistics for tourist arrivals this year sits at a measly 52,000 especially since the new law to report on foreigners being to friendly as they could be spies. Tesla’s were also mentioned and as it stands Tesla’s are band in parts of the PRC for spying capabilities. The movie is a farce and can influence those who are more gullible and not aware of Chinese Psyop activities. I mean with the 9 dash line in Barbie and this blatant rubbish of pro-Chinese propaganda. Hollywood will continue to produce trash like this
Slow, then awesome, then sappy @Auggielicious
They certainly didn’t invent the wheel with the story line, as it’s the same comedy/sappy storyline we’ve seen a thousand times, however, they did manage to laugh at themselves and their culture, and did so with good comedy and decent acting. We enjoyed it.
Raunchy Road Trip Comedy @henrydorn
Don’t miss it!
I need more Brownie Tuesday! @UnePetiteFilmCritique
The drug train scene was a little Gen Z for my taste, but Millennials are no longer the target audience for these movies I guess :-P