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‘Joy Ride’ review: Meanwhile, back at the raunch ... this ensemble comedy is a galloping joyride indeed

From left, Sabrina Wu as Deadeye, Ashley Park as Audrey, Sherry Cola as Lolo and Stephanie Hsu as Kat in " Joy Ride."

Crammed, heartily, full of sex, drugs and K-pop covers of Cardi B (song title hint: It’s not “Be Careful”), the new comedy “Joy Ride” rivals “Everything Everywhere All at Once” for sheer mania and a can-do spirit of whatever, let’s try this, too!

I tend to like movies that humans, as well as critics, describe as “filthy” whether they love it or hate

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