Quartile rating: 6/10 · 1 rating
In this hidden-camera prank comedy, two best friends bond on a wild road trip to New York as they pull real people into their raunchy, raucous antics.
Bad Trip is a hidden-camera prank film in the tradition of Jackass and Sacha Baron Cohen's work, blending scripted narrative with genuine public reactions. The plot is thin and serves mainly as a delivery mechanism for pranks, landing it below average. Eric André and Lil Rel Howery have genuine comedic chemistry and their committed performances elevate the material. Cinematography is functional and utilitarian as expected for a hidden-camera format. The film distinguishes itself somewhat through its narrative thread and the surprisingly heartfelt moments amid the chaos, giving it modest novelty within the prank genre. The ending wraps up the story threads adequately without being particularly memorable.