Review of Joy Ride

Reminded me of Bridesmaids & it introduces cheap shock value just to seem edgy. Just like Bridesmaids. But not as funny or clever. The underlying message of being proud of your culture was nice but the shocking parts sideswipes that message. A lawyer goes to close a deal in China then all hell breaks loose. The main players are endearing and pleasant on screen but they can't carry the movie. The plot is convoluted and the logic used to get them out of the messes they get into makes zero sense. The ending was sweet with the video of the main character's mother talking to her daughter beyond the grave on video but it didn't save the film. Worth a viewing on STARZ but that's it. More culturally reassuring movies are great.