Girls Trip

Director: Malcolm D. Lee Malcolm D. Lee

Overview

Four gal pals (Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Queen Latifah) decide they need to take a vacation together after five years apart, and head to New Orleans to have a wild time at the Essence Festival. There, they party hard while confronting their personal issues and romantic dilemmas. Larenz Tate, Kofi Siriboe, Mike Colter, Kate Walsh, and Deborah Ayorinde co-star. Directed by Malcolm D. Lee (The Best Man).

Product Details

Release Date:	10/17/2017
UPC:	0025192387692
Original Release:	2017
Rating:	R
Source:	STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	2:02:00
Sales rank:	23,725

Special Features

Deleted scenes with commentary by director Malcolm D. Lee; Outtakes; Planning the trip; Outrageous moments; The essence of NOLA; Extended performance "Because of You" by Ne-Yo; Feature commentary with director Malcolm D. Lee

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Regina Hall	Ryan,Herself
Tiffany Haddish	Dina
Jada Pinkett Smith	Lisa
Larenz Tate	Julian
Mike Colter	Stewart
Kate Walsh	Elizabeth
Queen Latifah	Sasha
Kofi Siriboe	Malik
Lara Grice	Bethany
Deborah Ayorinde	Simone
Janeline Condez Hayes	Print Reporter,Actor
Wayne Benjamin Jr.	DJ
Sunny Hostin	Herself
Nick Mundy	Tow Truck Driver
Ricky Wayne	Ted
Shrey Neil	Vikram
Donna Biscoe	Delores
Aadyn Encalarde	Riley
Cayden Williams	Austin,Austin
Rachel G. Whittle	Flight Attendant
Ann McKenzie	Elderly White Woman
John Wilmot	Elderly White Man
Sherri Marina	Women Fan
Mikki Val	Women Fan
Tonea Stewart	Aunt Marion
Anthony Frederick	Security Guard,Security Guard
Robert Miano	Hobo Bob
Ralph Tresvant	Himself
Johnny Gill	Himself
Ricky Bell	Himself
Michael Bivins	Himself
Ronnie DeVoe	Himself
Maxwell	Himself
Iyanla Vanzant	Herself
Estelle	Herself
Common	Himself
Sean Combs	Himself
Ma$e	Himself
Faith Evans	Herself
Ne-Yo	Himself
Terry McMillan	Herself
Morris Chestnut	Himself
Gabrielle Dennis	Herself
Jaina Lee Ortiz	Herself
Lorraine Toussaint	Herself
Charreah Jackson	Herself
Ava DuVernay	Herself
Melissa Harris Perry	Herself
D-Nice	Himself
Mike Epps	Absinthe Dealer
Jaren Mitchell	Vendor
Jessica Elizabeth Johnson	Ciroc Waitress
Mannie Fresh	Nightclub DJ
Tamika Jett	Simone's Crew
Brianna Nowlin	Simone's Crew
Wanetah Walmsley	Young Chick/Simone's Crew
Kyle Clements	Officer Sims
Michaela Harrison	Ne-Yo's Backup Singer
Mykia Jovan	Ne-Yo's Backup Singer
Kevin Frazier	Himself
Damon Lipari	Bartender
Mariah Carey	Herself
Kenneth Edmonds	Himself
Doug E. Fresh	Himself
MC Lyte	Herself
Lalah Hathaway	Herself
William Levy	Himself
David Newman	Composer

Technical Credits

Kenya Barris

Tracy Oliver

Erica Rivinoja

Malcolm D. Lee	Director,Producer
Kenya Barris	Screenwriter
Tracy Oliver	Screenwriter
James Lopez	Executive Producer,Producer
Preston Holmes	Executive Producer,Executive Producer,Producer
Mick Froelich	Camera Operator
Mary Vernieu	Casting
Michelle Wade Byrd	Casting
Elizabeth Coulon	Casting
Timothy Bell	Stunts
Lex D. Geddings	Stunts
Chuck Picerni Jr.	Stunts
Will Packer	Producer,Director
Mike Borrett	Special Effects
Rick Chefalas	Sound Effects
Greg Crawford	Sound Effects
Mitch Dorf	Sound Effects
Shayla Cowan	Producer
Luke Stevens	Special Effects
Ty Abrahams	Special Effects
Justin Kane Miller	Special Effects
Wayne Rowe	Special Effects
Andy Abele	Stunts
Erica Rivinoja	Screenwriter

Editorial Reviews

Female debauchery. Brazen sex gags. Wild and reckless hilarity. Enjoy the riotous, raunchy laughs here and -- whether you're a guy or a gal -- you'll have as much fun as these vibrant ladies are having in Girls Trip. The movie will have audiences guffawing as they watch four middle-aged African-American women rekindle their friendship during a trip to New Orleans, where they party hard and celebrate their black womanhood. Calling themselves the Flossy Posse - a moniker that comes complete with corny, bedazzled denim vests -- the foursome are led by Ryan Pierce (Regina Hall), a rising-star on the brink of securing a Martha Stewart-sized empire. The rest of the group include Queen Latifah as Sasha, Jada Pinkett Smith as Lisa, and Tiffany Haddish as Dina. Ryan says that the trip is about making memories they can laugh about for the rest of their lives, and the comic situations they get themselves into are certainly memorable. Viewers won't likely forget a gag involving one of the ladies riding on a zip line or a scene in which a grapefruit is used to demonstrate a sexual technique. The narrative moves along at a decent clip, though it's a touch longer than it needs to be. And while the story is serviceable, it's really the acting that carries this comedy. The chemistry between all of the actresses brings the film to life: They give and take a good ribbing throughout, and their reactions to the madness around them are well-timed and pitch-perfect. Lisa and Dina in particular steal the show, with Lisa's proper motherliness playing well off of Dina's crassness. In between the hilarity and comic mishaps, conflict and drama propel the story -- a burden carried mostly by Sasha and Ryan. The plotting is one of the weaker aspects of the movie: For instance, the conflict that originally tore this group of friends apart feels contrived, and the ending wraps up too conveniently. But, at the end of the day, most people don't go to these films for the plot or drama. It's great just to see these women dealing with the outrageous messes they get into, or enjoying a cocktail of hoots and laughter while celebrating their friendship and a sense of female solidarity. Girls Trip throws a lot at the audience and most of it sticks, tickling the funny bones of those of us who are okay with its brazen jokes about body parts and sex acts. Ladies might walk away from the movie wishing for their own girls' trip. Heck, even the gents might want to think about a boys' trip of their own. Either way, you'll never look at a grapefruit the same way again.