Joy Ride's Hilarious and Unbelievable Rotten Tomatoes Score Proves Raunchy Comedies Are Striking Gold

Joy Ride continues the successful trend of R-rated comedies with its impressive Rotten Tomatoes score. Directed by Adele Lim and starring Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu, the film hit theaters on July 7. The story follows Audrey Sullivan (played by Park) as she embarks on a journey across China with her friends to search for her birth mother, encountering a series of wild and hilarious escapades along the way.

With its initial premiere, Joy Ride 2023 already achieved a Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, with 131 additional reviews, the movie has officially earned the Certified Fresh label, standing at an impressive 91 percent. This showcases the exceptional quality of this rare modern R-rated comedy, which is enjoying a fantastic summer run at the box office. Following its debut on June 23, the Jennifer Lawrence-starring film No Hard Feelings, which holds a 70 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, has already surpassed $50 million in worldwide earnings.

Joy Ride's Rotten Tomatoes Score Keeps Up a Stunning Record For Its Cast

Joy Ride's impressive Rotten Tomatoes score not only solidifies the success of R-rated comedies in a sea of PG-13 blockbusters but also marks a significant milestone for its young ensemble cast. Apart from Wu, who makes their debut with Joy Ride, each star has previously appeared exclusively in movies that have received the esteemed Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Among the cast, Hsu stands out as a notable figure, having recently earned an Oscar nomination for her contribution to the critically acclaimed Best Picture winner, Everything Everywhere All At Once. Additionally, she has also added to her accolades with a role in Shang-Chi, the Marvel Cinematic Universe film, making it the first of three consecutive movies to receive the Certified Fresh distinction. Park and Cola each boast one Certified Fresh title in their filmography, thanks to their respective roles in Mr. Malcolm's List and Turning Red.

The critical success of Joy Ride is expected to greatly benefit all four of these stars. However, the movie's commercial success is not guaranteed since it is likely to have a lower opening weekend box office compared to both Insidious: The Red Door and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Nevertheless, the positive word of mouth and exceptional score could potentially work wonders in the following weeks.