Ride Along 2

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sequences of violence, sexual content, language and some drug material
Run Time: 101 Minutes
My Rating: 3/5
So on Saturday my family and I saw Universal Pictures' Ride Along 2 starring Ice Cube (Ride Along), Kevin Hart (Think Like A Man), Benjamin Bratt (Despicable Me 2), Olivia Munn (Deliver Us From Evil), and Kevin Jeong (Yahoo's Community).  The film picks up a year after the events of the first film with James and Ben going to Miami to follow up on a drug-ring case they are trying to solve.  While there, all mayhem breaks loose and they must hurry up and solve the case before they completely destroy the city.
So I thought this film was fun and entertaining, but compared to the first film, it is lacking.  That is not saying that this film isn't good, because on its own it is a very funny movie.  Probably one of its best features is its addition to its cast.  The first film's cast was excellent, but the addition of Olivia Munn and Ken Jeong makes the cast even better.  I have been a fan of Ken Jeong for a while now and I feel like he is great in everything that he is in.  Another great thing about the film and its cast is the chemistry between Ice Cube and Kevin Hart.  It was their chemistry that made the first film great and that chemistry is back.  They are so funny together and truly bring life to the film.  In all reality, if it wasn't for the cast, this film and the first film both would be horrible.
As I said above, compared to the first film, this film pales in comparison.  I think the biggest problem with this film is the script.  There isn't as many funny moments in this one and this film overall just felt forced.  I would have been completely fine not having the sequel, but that is the way Hollywood is.
Overall, the film is just okay when compared to the first one.  Without the comparison, the film is pretty decent.  If it didn't have the first film to live up to, than it would be great.  With that said, the film is quite funny and those that liked the first film will like this film as well.  The cast is excellent and completely make the movie.  If you have seen everything else in theater than this is a good way to spend another evening out!!

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