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CJ D. Very Funny, Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart are a great duo Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/31/25 Full Review Evan W 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). Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review BRizz 2 Get Hard (2015) Starring: Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, and Alison Brie Directed by: Etan Cohen Let’s get into it. Get Hard is a comedy that had the potential to be a biting satire or an absurd buddy film — but it just doesn’t land either way. The story follows Will Ferrell as James King, a rich, clueless businessman who gets convicted of embezzlement (a crime he didn’t actually commit). Facing prison time, he turns to Kevin Hart’s character, Darnell, to “train” him to survive behind bars. The catch? Darnell’s never actually been to prison — he just goes along with the gig to get paid. On paper, this setup could’ve offered something clever or meaningful. But in practice, the entire plot leans heavily on racial stereotypes, especially the absurd idea that “all Black people must know prison life.” The film tries to spin this into comedy, but instead it ends up uncomfortable and tone-deaf. Kevin Hart is usually a strong comedic presence, and I actually like him in a lot of his other work — he knows how to bring energy and timing to a scene. But here, even he can’t save this movie. His character is written with good intentions, but he’s boxed into an awkward situation that doesn’t allow his strengths to shine. It honestly feels like he’s trying hard to keep things afloat, and I’ll give him credit for that. Will Ferrell, on the other hand, is a tougher watch. I’ve never really been a fan of his style of humor — a lot of screaming, overacting, and outlandish characters that often feel one-note. And Get Hard is a prime example of that. He plays James with this exaggerated cluelessness that’s more irritating than funny, and for me, it dragged the film down completely. His presence made it harder to enjoy, and it honestly felt like he overwhelmed every scene without adding anything substantial. What’s most frustrating is that the film never fully addresses or reconciles the racial tension it builds on. It coasts on problematic jokes for too long before attempting any real growth or redemption, and by then, it feels way too late. Final Thoughts: This movie just doesn’t work. The comedy is flat, the concept is outdated, and the execution is clumsy at best, offensive at worst. I understand the effort Kevin Hart may have put into keeping things in check, but even that couldn’t save it. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/22/25 Full Review Rhett W. I enjoyed this movie 👍 Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/07/25 Full Review Cade H. Way more misses than hits in both the writing and delivery aspects of the film Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/28/25 Full Review Koi P Pretty silly but that's the point. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/20/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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