It is truly weird and is also funny more often than not.

There are so few ideas in this screenplay. Within twenty minutes, I could tell there was only enough substance for a 2½ minute trailer.

An atmospheric horror story that almost works because of a consistent mood of pure dread.

It may not be a particularly fresh take on the genre, but it is a generally amusing one.

This is a clear attempt at a new franchise and is fun enough that it just might succeed.

The result is intense and exciting, assembling some old bits in an entertaining way.

It is an impressive cinematic achievement.

Kudos to everyone involved for taking a big swing on this and connecting impressively.

While Joy Ride is formulaic, in the end, what actually matters is if it’s funny. It is. Very.

A captivating and beautiful experience.