Joy Ride (2023 film)

Joy Ride is a 2023 American comedy film directed by Adele Lim, in her feature directorial debut, and written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao, from a story by Lim, Chevapravatdumrong and Hsiao. The film stars Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu and Sabrina Wu.

Joy Ride
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAdele Lim
Screenplay by
Story by
  • Cherry Chevapravatdumrong
  • Teresa Hsiao
  • Adele Lim
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPaul Yee
Edited byNena Erb
Music byNathan Matthew David
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
Release dates
  • March 17, 2023 (2023-03-17) (SXSW)
  • July 7, 2023 (2023-07-07) (United States)
Running time
95 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film was announced in 2018 following the announcement of the deal between Point Grey Pictures and Lionsgate, with Lim being confirmed as director in 2021. The cast was announced between August and October of the same year, and filming took place in British Columbia throughout the latter month.

Joy Ride had its world premiere at SXSW on March 17, 2023, and is set to be released in the United States on July 7, 2023, by Lionsgate Films.

Premise

Childhood best friends Audrey and Lolo, accompanied by Audrey's former roommate Kat and Lolo's cousin Deadeye, set out on a journey across China to find Audrey's birth mother.[2]

Cast

Production

On August 9, 2018, it was announced that Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg were in negotiations to partner with Lionsgate through their production company Point Grey Pictures in a first-look deal to develop film and television projects.[6] On July 9, 2021, it was announced that screenwriter Adele Lim would make her feature directorial debut on an untitled R-rated comedy film from that deal, with Ashley Park joining the cast. The film was written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao, based on a story they developed with Lim. Chevapravatdumrong, Hsiao, and Lim also produce alongside Rogen, Goldberg, James Weaver, and Josh Fagen. In a statement, Lim said, "This journey began with me, Cherry, and Teresa wanting to tell a story with characters who look like us, about women who are messy and thirsty, but have so much heart. Point Grey and Lionsgate have been incredible allies and partners from day one, and I am thrilled to be making my directing debut with them on a story that's so special to me."[2]

In August 2021, Sherry Cola and Stephanie Hsu were added to the cast.[7][8] In September, it was reported that Sabrina Wu would star as the fourth and final lead in the film.[9] Filming began by October, with Desmond Chiam, Alexander Hodge, and Chris Pang joining the cast.[10] On October 7, a lewd playground serving as a set for the film was spotted in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.[11] In February 2023, the film's title was revealed to be Joy Ride.[12][13]

Release

Joy Ride premiered at SXSW on March 17, 2023.[14] It is scheduled to be theatrically released on July 7, 2023, by Lionsgate Films.[5] It was originally scheduled to be released on June 23.[15]

Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 8.2/10.[16] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 81 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[17]

References
  1. "Joy Ride (15)". British Board of Film Classification. May 16, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  2. McNary, Dave; Lang, Brent (July 9, 2021). "Adele Lim Directing Ashley Park in Untitled R-Rated Comedy for Lionsgate, Point Grey (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  3. Huff, Lauren (February 6, 2023). "Ashley Park goes for a wild Joy Ride in first look at Adele Lim's hard R-rated comedy". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  4. Grobar, Matt (October 5, 2021). "Desmond Chiam, Alexander Hodge & Chris Pang Board Adele Lim Comedy From Lionsgate & Point Grey". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  5. Zilko, Christian (March 17, 2023). "Joy Ride Trailer: Stephanie Hsu Takes a Raunchy Trip to Asia in Adele Lim's Directorial Debut". IndieWire. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  6. McNary, Dave (August 9, 2019). "Lionsgate in Talks With Seth Rogen's Point Grey for First-Look Deal (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  7. Lang, Brent (August 9, 2021). "Good Trouble Star Sherry Cola Joins Adele Lim's R-Rated Comedy". Variety. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  8. Grobar, Matt (August 20, 2021). "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Stephanie Hsu Boards Lionsgate Comedy From Director Adele Lim". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  9. D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 17, 2021). "Stand-Up Comedian Sabrina Wu Joins Adele Lim Comedy Movie From Lionsgate & Point Grey". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  10. Grobar, Matt (October 5, 2021). "Desmond Chiam, Alexander Hodge & Chris Pang Board Adele Lim Comedy From Lionsgate & Point Grey". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  11. Gittins, Susan (October 7, 2021). "Asian Comedy JFC Leans Into Raunchy Side With R-Rated Children's Playground Makeover". Hollywood North Buzz. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  12. Grobar, Matt (February 6, 2023). "Lionsgate's Adele Lim Comedy Gets Title, First-Look Photo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  13. Vlessing, Etan (March 17, 2023). "Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu Take a Raunchy Road Trip in 'Joy Ride' Trailer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  14. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 7, 2023). "Adele Lim Lionsgate Movie 'Joy Ride' Heads To SXSW For World Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  15. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 6, 2022). "Lionsgate's 'Expendables 4', Sebastian Maniscalco's 'About My Father' & Adele Lim Comedy Get 2023 Release Dates". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  16. "Joy Ride (2023)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  17. "Joy Ride Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
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