Get Hard

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Frans B @FransB Oct 5 Not very funny, well, that's obvious if you know Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart. Funny (funny peculiar, not funny ha-ha) storyline, ambiance and general look. Good cinematography though. Not very well written it seems, a bit over the top melodrama, even for Hollywood. Rest of cast pretty good in character, mildly entertaining See more Leah O Aug 22 I really enjoyed Kevin and will's dynamic easy watch funny raunchy and fun See more peanutbutter m Aug 12 So bad. I really believe Kevin Heart is so annoying, that almost everythimg he is in becomes crap. See more CJ D @CJD24 Jul 31 Very Funny, Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart are a great duo See more Evan W Jul 30 It feels like hollywood slop off a conveyor belt. Mind-numblingly unfunny, not a single joke landed. Kevin Hart plays the same cardboard character he does in every movie and Will Ferrell puts in about as much effort into this roll as you'd expect (none). See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Jul 22 Starring Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, and Alison Brie, and directed by Etan Cohen, Get Hard is a comedy that promised absurdity and satire but ends up feeling more uncomfortable than entertaining. The premise alone — a wealthy, naive businessman, James King (Ferrell), facing prison and hiring Kevin Hart’s Darnell to “train” him for survival behind bars — could have been a clever setup for a buddy comedy. Unfortunately, the execution misses the mark in almost every way. The film leans far too heavily on racial stereotypes, particularly the assumption that Darnell, as a Black man, inherently knows everything about prison life. The narrative tries to spin these clichés into humor, but instead it lands awkwardly, often feeling tone-deaf and outdated. The jokes rely more on shock value than clever writing, which makes the film hard to watch without cringing at times. Kevin Hart is usually the heart of his films, and here, he does his best to keep scenes lively and inject energy into the otherwise lackluster script. Yet even his considerable comedic talent can’t fully compensate for the weak structure and problematic humor. His character, despite being central to the story, is underdeveloped, leaving Hart to carry much of the film on his own shoulders. Will Ferrell’s performance as James is, unsurprisingly, over-the-top and grating. His exaggerated cluelessness dominates the screen, often overshadowing any potential humor. Ferrell’s one-note approach makes it difficult to invest in the story or the character, as his antics feel forced rather than organically funny. The supporting cast, including Alison Brie, is underutilized and mostly serves as a backdrop to the misfiring lead performances. The film tries to wrap things up with a moral lesson about growth and understanding, but by the time it reaches that point, the audience is unlikely to care. Get Hard struggles with tone, timing, and sensitivity, turning what could have been a sharp and entertaining buddy comedy into a forgettable, uncomfortable experience. Even fans of Ferrell or Hart may find themselves wishing they skipped it entirely. See more Read all reviews

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