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Raunchy Comedy 'Joy Ride' Celebrates Asian American Identity While Gleefully Objectifying Men

  • The film 'Joy Ride' follows four lifelong Asian American friends on a wild trip to China where hijinks and debauchery ensue.
  • The cast includes Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu who bring humor and heart to the story of identity and friendship.
  • The movie is directed by Adele Lim who also co-wrote 'Crazy Rich Asians' and pushes boundaries with its unfiltered humor and sex positivity.
  • 'Joy Ride' has faced criticism for its crude content but has been praised for putting Asian American women at the center of a gross-out comedy.
  • The film combines raunchiness and sentimentality as the four leads grapple with cultural stereotypes and microaggressions in their daily lives.
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