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Joy Ride
Joy Ride
2023 ·94 min ·United Kingdom, United States of America ·R 18+
6.9
IMDb 6.4 КП 6.1 RT 90% MC 74
Comedy
Director: Adele Lim
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When Audrey's business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo, her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat, her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye, 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.

Budget: $20M
US Gross: $12.9M
Worldwide: $15.8M
Ashley Park
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Sherry Cola
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Stephanie Hsu
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🏆2 wins & 17 nominations total

Joy Ride is a raucous and sex-positive road trip comedy that balances explicit, raunchy humor with sincere explorations of identity and female friendship. While the narrative occasionally leans into sentimentality or uneven pacing toward the end, the strong chemistry of the ensemble cast keeps the film engaging and heartfelt.

Acting The ensemble cast displays strong, believable chemistry that anchors the film's chaotic energy.
Screenplay The screenplay effectively balances raunchy, explicit comedy with meaningful explorations of dual national identity and the minority experience.
Theme The film offers a refreshing, sex-positive perspective that depicts women embracing their sexuality without shame.
Humor The humor is effective and punchy, though some viewers may find the explicit nature of the jokes inconsistent or occasionally cringe-inducing.
Pacing The fast-paced momentum is generally praised, yet the final act suffers from narrative stretching and sappy pacing issues that diminish the conclusion.
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