Ride Along-Teen Movie Review

“Show me you deserve my sister.” That’s what police officer James Payton (Ice Cube) says to his sister’s boyfriend, Ben (Kevin Hart). Ben is a security guard, but dreams of being cop. He plays enough Call of Duty-type video games, so he feels ready for the real thing. Ben is also in love with James’ sister, Angela ( Tika Sumpter), and asks for James’ blessing before proposing. However, it’s not that easy, in order to prove himself worthy of marrying his sister, James insists that Ben ride along for a twenty four hour patrol. So now Ben and James hit the streets of Atlanta while Ben desperately tries to impress his brother- in- law to be. Ride Along is a comedic film, with a lot of action and adventure.

 Rating: 2 and 1/2 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: April 15, 2014
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 13+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
Drugs and Alcohol: Mild
Will it Appeal to Kids? Yes

Talking Points:

There aren’t any  life lessons or encouraging messages in the film, however it is  funny and entertaining.

Sexual Content: Moderate

• We see Ben and his girlfriend kissing in bed together.
• Ben’s girlfriend texts him to hurry home because she’s “horny.”
• Guys were making sexual noises, imitating a couple making love.
• There’s a scene in a strip club, we see woman in bikinis and revealing outfits.
• Ben’s gaming nickname is “Black Hammer.” There are sexual comments regarding that name.

Violent Content: Excessive

• During the ride along, in the rough areas of Atlanta, we see characters punched, kicked, beaten, shot and often killed.
• A character gets shot in the leg, we see him suffer, then shot to death.
• We see bloody injuries.
• Ben is a gamer, we see virtual characters beaten, shot and torn apart.

Crude or Profane Language: Excessive

• The f-word is said once. We hear “sh-t,” “a–,” “b–ch,” “b–tard,” “d–n,” “p—y,” “h—,” throughout the film.

Drugs and Alcohol: Mild

• We see a drunk character holding a bottle of vodka.
• A high school student was about to skip school and go drinking with friends. Ben talks him out of it and explains how it could ruin his life.

Will it Appeal to Kids? Yes

Overall Ride Along is an action packed, comedic film. Parents need to be aware of the excessive violence, language and sexual references in the movie.

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