Guest Blogger: Mohamed 1

Kevin Hart, an outstanding comedian now known globally, teamed up with Ice Cube to produce a movie that has topped box offices. Both of these actors have major experiences from previous movies that they have produced. Ride Along became a phenomenon just hours after its release, with audience members crowded in movie theatre lines to watch the movie. The movie is produced in the “hood” of Atlanta. Kevin Hart, who is a high school security guard, decides to ride along with his brother in law, who is a decorated detective. In order to prove that he is worthy enough for the detective’s sister, Kevin must prove that he can handle the streets. Along the ride, the two run into many obstacles. The most critical of them occurred during a huge drug bust at an abandoned factory in the projects of the ATL. Kevin Hart is more of a childish character who has yet to fully mature. However, contrary to him, Ice Cube’s character is one who has tons of knowledge; he is essentially very intellectual. Kevin’s girlfriend is all he has, and also unlike him, she is very mature and grown up. There is a lot to take away from viewing the film. One important theme demonstrated is family. Overall, there is nothing that can stop family from protecting and keeping each other. Another theme deals with friendship. You may hate that one person for almost all of your life, but when you get to know them, even for just some hours, you begin to see who they really are. Basically, don’t judge a book by its cover. New York Times says that, “The plot twists are easily guessed, and the film goes on for one predicament too long, but there are some good laughs,” in their article entitled “You Have the Right to Remain Funny,” published January 16, 2014. I have to agree with their review. The movie brings out a lot of great laughs. It is definitely one of those movies that is worth the time and money to view. And after watching it once, you will definitely want to watch it again.