Joy Ride? Yes it is!
I'm certainty not the demographic this film was intended for (72 year old, White, Southern woman), but I loved it! It's so delightfully inappropriate and fun. I also learned something about the cultural challenges/discrimination experience by individuals of Asian heritage, a subject I have little personal experience with.
The actors were unfamiliar to me, but did a wonderful job and I can't believe that this is the director's first film. I can't wait to see her next one. So if you're looking at this film and thinking - no, not for me - ignore that thought and just go have a good time!
It's wonderful to see actors and directors of Asian heritage finally getting the chance they deserve to produce a variety of films. This film lead me to 2 others that also deal with issues related to Asian heritage - Past Lives and Shortcomings. I believe that these 3 films will all make it onto my list of favorites for the year.
The actors were unfamiliar to me, but did a wonderful job and I can't believe that this is the director's first film. I can't wait to see her next one. So if you're looking at this film and thinking - no, not for me - ignore that thought and just go have a good time!
It's wonderful to see actors and directors of Asian heritage finally getting the chance they deserve to produce a variety of films. This film lead me to 2 others that also deal with issues related to Asian heritage - Past Lives and Shortcomings. I believe that these 3 films will all make it onto my list of favorites for the year.
- brendaniforth
- Aug 14, 2023