IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users84%
Director: Kitao Sakurai•Genres: Comedy, Prank, Action
This hidden-camera comedy follows two best friends, Chris and Bud, as they embark on a chaotic road trip across the country. Their journey is fueled by a desire to reunite Chris with his high school crush, Maria. However, their plans are constantly derailed by outrageous pranks, unexpected encounters with the public, and the persistent pursuit of Bud's vindictive sister, Trina, and her accomplice, Lacy, who believe the friends have stolen their car.
Bad Trip received generally positive reviews from critics, who often praised its audacious humor, the chemistry between its lead actors, and the genuine reactions captured from the public. While some found the pranks to be hit-or-miss, the film was largely seen as a successful evolution of the prank comedy genre, elevated by its narrative structure and star power.
Praised for its outrageous and often hilarious pranks.
Lauded for the infectious chemistry between Eric André and Lil Rel Howery.
Noted for its surprisingly heartfelt moments amidst the chaos.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's laugh-out-loud moments and the genuine, often unexpected reactions from unsuspecting people caught in the pranks. Many found the chemistry between the main cast to be a major strength, contributing to the overall comedic enjoyment.
The film features real, unscripted reactions from the public who are unaware they are part of a hidden-camera prank, adding an element of genuine surprise and chaos to the proceedings.
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