Ride Along (2014) is an action comedy film directed by Tim Story and starring Ice Cube and Kevin Hart. The film centers on Ben Barber (Kevin Hart), a smooth-talking security guard who is dating Angela (Tika Sumpter), the younger sister of tough and down-to-earth cop James Payton (Ice Cube). Ben dreams of becoming a cop, but James doesn’t think Ben is capable of taking care of his sister, let alone becoming one.
To prove himself, Ben agrees to “ride along” with James. What Ben thinks will be a normal day quickly turns into a series of high-stakes situations when James takes him on a dangerous case involving a notorious criminal. Throughout the trip, Ben must face his fears, prove his worth, and try to win James’ approval—all the while humorously navigating his way through action-packed encounters.
The film blends comedy and action, with the dynamic between Ice Cube’s serious, tough persona and Kevin Hart’s comedic, energetic persona driving much of the humor. Ride Along was a box office success and later inspired a sequel, Ride Along 2 (2016).
𝑹𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 (2014) is a buddy cop comedy that pairs Kevin Hart and Ice Cube in a fun, light-hearted action film. The story follows Ben (Kevin Hart), a high-energy security guard who wants to prove himself to his future brother-in-law, James (Ice Cube), a tough Atlanta cop. Ben joins James on a shift, where they encounter danger, action, and plenty of comedy.
The chemistry between Hart and Cube is the highlight of the film. Hart’s energetic humor and Cube’s serious, matter-of-fact attitude make for a dynamic and entertaining contrast. While the plot is predictable and the humor leans heavily on clichés, the film still delivers enough laughs and action to keep things interesting.
𝑹𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 isn’t groundbreaking, but it succeeds as a light, fun comedy with solid performances from its lead pair. It’s perfect for fans of simple, feel-good comedy.
