Synopsis
A night in Los Angeles becomes a psychological war for survival when an Uber driver, James, and his passenger, Jessica, pick up Bruno, who is charismatic but manipulative.
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Cast
- Bella ThorneJessica
- Jessie T. UsherJames
- Will BrillBruno
- Byron L. HopkinsClub Bouncer
- Sara LindseyPromoter
- Kari WahlgrenGPS (voice)
- Hailee Keanna LautenbachLucy
Recommendations
- 63
ReelViews
Crisply paced but undercut by hard-to-swallow plot contrivances, the movie doesn’t waste much time, taking only about an hour and a quarter to unspool. - 60
The Hollywood Reporter
Tapping cleverly into one of the newest perils in urban living, Ride will please most audiences looking for a Friday-night thrill ride. - 50
Film Threat
Strip out the thriller moments and you have an interesting film, instead, we’re left with a mediocre thriller that phones in the final act. - 50
Variety
All three actors labor to make it work, demonstrating their professional skill sets (Thorne sings, Usher recites Shakespeare) to somewhat admirable effect — even if overall credibility and tension remain elusive. - 40
Los Angeles Times
Ultimately, Ride feels a little like a drama class exercise, with the leads digging deep into their characters’ motivations and feelings. All three nail their parts. But their story never gets out of first gear. - 40
L.A. Weekly
Despite valiant effort from the performers — especially Usher, who's onscreen for nearly every scene — this three-hander is no joyride.
