Review of Ride Along 2 (2016) by Christopher E — 20 Nov 2016

Basically the same as the first, but worse.

James and Ben are sent on another mission just weeks before Ben's wedding. But with higher stakes on the line, including their jobs, it'll take all they can to bring down the bad dude.

So, well, this just proves that comedy is one of the most misused genres, with "Ride Along 2" being a sad excuse for not only a sequel, but a film. Not only does this copy the exact same formula AND sequence of events from the first film, but it doesn't do it as well! That's not saying much, really, but the first film had at least a tiny bit going for it. This movie had no originality or any real substance, making it feel like a knock off, low budget Kevin Hart and Ice Cube buddy-cop flick.

It feels weird to say this but for the first time ever, I didn't think Kevin Hart was funny. I don't know if I ever laughed at anything Hart did in this movie. I mean, what happened? I normally love this guy! He was the only reason why the first "Ride Along" film was bearable! Here, he gives a lowly and unenergetic performance next to a less than adequate Ice Cube. The performances were laughable in this movie.

There's nothing really funny or smart in this movie, and there weren't even a few chuckles. This movie fell flat on its face in terms of comedy and doesn't even bring a hint of joy or excitement. It's sad when a Kevin Hart movie can't even make you chuckle, and that has to be a major downfall in its own right.

There really isn't much, or anything at all to say about this movie. It's not worth it and if you heed my advice, it's not worth lending your time to.