Joy Ride

A mostly likable effort, but it doesn't quite feel like a self-contained movie with a shape and a discernible point; it's more of a collection of material arranged in a way that more or less makes sense.

This shambly documentary's considerable charms come from its deceptively low-key approach.

"Goldthwait and Gould prove to be engaging traveling companions offstage and amusing performers in the spotlight throughout "Joy Ride."

Both comics display the deliciously mischievous timing of old-school club veterans, reeling out outlandish yarns before yanking you back for the kicker.

Joy Ride is the perfect example of "less is more." One imagines there could be a three-hour cut of these adventures, but who needs that? This feels like the best bits from the bunch, and Goldthwait is economical in his pacing.

Kind of the anti-Chapelle stand-up documentary...there's a warmth and generosity of spirit in their work here.

It's a charming film with some big laughs.

It's a short documentary but Joy Ride is the type of comedy film that more studios should be making.