Movie Summary:
James Payton (Ice Cube) has little patience with his future brother-in-law, Ben Barber (Kevin Hart). Payton is an Atlanta undercover detective who takes his job seriously; Barber is a highly excitable beat cop who aspires to be his partner. Although there’s a joking aspect to their banter, there’s also an undercurrent of genuine hostility coming from Payton. But for the sake of his sister Angela (Tika Sumpter), he does his best to put up with her fiancé’s antics.
That tolerance, however, only goes so far. Payton is less than thrilled when the diminutive, motor-mouthed Barber insists on accompanying him to Miami, on a case involving the drug trade. And sure enough, no sooner have they arrived in the balmy metropolis than Barber sets about creating chaos.
The little guy relies on his in-your-face style whether he’s dealing with hacker A.J. (Ken Jeong), whose cooperation is essential to cracking the case, or Miami detective Maya Cruz (Olivia Munn), whose no-nonsense demeanor would seem to make her an ideal match for Payton — professionally and otherwise.
But bringing down Antonio Pope (Benjamin Bratt) — a prominent executive who’s also a drug lord — will require a much more serious approach.
As cop comedies go, “Ride Along 2” gets the job done. But this sequel to the 2014 hit comes across as a significantly less funny rehash. There’s a been-there, done-that vibe to the proceedings that can’t help but be disappointing.
Working from a screenplay by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi, returning director Tim Story (“Barbershop”) keeps things moving, but without much visual flair. And despite their considerable chemistry, there’s only so much that Cube and Hart can do with their characters: Payton is still pretty much a sourpuss, and Barber remains a clueless buffoon with just enough luck to save the day.
Considering the shortcomings of “Ride Along 2,” another sequel isn’t necessary — but it’s probably inevitable.
DETAILS MOVIE
| Runtime: | 101 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence, sexual content, language and some drug material |
| Director: | Tim Story |
| Production: | Universal Pictures |
| Genres: | Action, Comedy |
| Country: | USA |
| Language: | English |
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