Joy Ride very much prioritizes its laughs over everything else ... An insane, horny as hell comedy.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Nov 21, 2024

In spite of some moments of heart and emotional heft, it always feels it’s working too hard at brash, brassy feminist representation.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Sep 18, 2024

Hilarious, heartfelt, and horny

| Original Score: 9/10 | Jul 12, 2024

Prepare to laugh out loud for 95 minutes.

| Original Score: B+ | Jul 7, 2024

Epic and no-holds-barred levels of hilarity, whilst also being moving and heartfelt...

| Mar 27, 2024

Joy Ride hoots and honks its way to a place a lot more serious than that title suggests. But once it gets there, it doesn’t quite know where to steer.

| Dec 28, 2023

There’s a tenderness at the heart of "Joy Ride" and the relationship among the four friends that’s sweet and affecting.

| Dec 5, 2023

Joy Ride's success isn't found in its character arcs or narrative.... But the sheer rapid-fire, no-holds-barred style and expert delivery of its many jokes unequivocally demand laurels in a genre more unforgiving of mediocrity than any other.

| Oct 16, 2023

Joy Ride isn't a perfect ride, but it's undeniably fun. The film stays true to itself and the central friendship that drives the narrative.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 6, 2023

Joy Ride takes audiences on an uproarious expedition into the wild, offering an irresistible blend of risqué humour and unexpected revelations.

| Oct 5, 2023

True creative achievement comes not from following a formula successfully, but from finding new ways to reshape it.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Oct 2, 2023

Powered by a smart script and perfect casting, "Joy Ride" is exactly that, a joy ride, from flirt to finish.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 20, 2023

What saves this picture from total dismissal isn’t its humor but, rather surprisingly, its forceful dramatic components.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Sep 16, 2023

Joy Ride is one hell of a trip and one that you will be on board with early on and that rewards more as it progresses.

| Sep 6, 2023

Fresh takes, classic gags, and excellent performances from its leads elevate an occasionally clunky and very packed script into something well worth watching.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 31, 2023

Layered writing and game performances make Joy Ride a memorable romp that will have you wiping away tears of laughter before feeling a lump in your throat. It’s a great portrayal of the messiness of life, friendship, and family.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 21, 2023

Joy Ride is daring and audacious without leaving anyone behind.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Aug 15, 2023

The pivots from comedy to drama are handled confidently by a talented cast with keen comic timing, in particular Ashley Park as high-flying lawyer Audrey.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 15, 2023

There are serious ideas that add to a strong exploration of identity and legacy. And the characters are both messy and engaging.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Aug 9, 2023

It may not be perfect, but Joy Ride is a naughty little morsel that’s big on laughs and, surprisingly, emotion too.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 8, 2023