About Last Night
Screen Gems | Release Date: February 14, 2014
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LamontRaymondFeb 15, 2014
A was very pleasantly surprised by how good this movie is. I know I saw the original years ago but couldn't remember any of it - so I had no real expectations. Michael Ealy is awesome (enjoy his stuff on Almost Human), and Kevin Hart isA was very pleasantly surprised by how good this movie is. I know I saw the original years ago but couldn't remember any of it - so I had no real expectations. Michael Ealy is awesome (enjoy his stuff on Almost Human), and Kevin Hart is absolutely an A-list star now. His comedic delivery is impeccable. And his female counterpart Regina Hall absolutely rises to his level. Well... Nope, won't go there. Recommended!… Expand
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MKSauceLOLFeb 15, 2014
Watch the Original instead
Pros:
-Well Paced and Acted
Cons:
-You don't see the chemistry
-It's boring
-It wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Valentines Day
-The Premise is too much like a rejected Twilight movie
Recommendation: NO ONE
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TVJerryFeb 19, 2014
This 80's romcom (written by David Mamet, no less) has been reworked with a mostly black cast, but the theme is the same: two couples struggle to take their relationships from casual to serious. Couple #1 is Michael Ealy and Joy Bryant, whoThis 80's romcom (written by David Mamet, no less) has been reworked with a mostly black cast, but the theme is the same: two couples struggle to take their relationships from casual to serious. Couple #1 is Michael Ealy and Joy Bryant, who effectively provide the drama and beauty. The comedy comes from couple #2 (Kevin Hart and Regina Hall). Their chemistry and fast-talking repartee provide plenty of fun. Nothing about the narrative is original and the dialogue is pretty pedestrian, but the charisma of the cast and the well-paced direction make it sufficiently entertaining.… Expand
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SimpleMethodFeb 24, 2014
None of the characters really play like real people. Kevin Hart was funny as always, but nobody else was particularly memorable. It wasn't terrible, just forgettable.
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NightReviewsFeb 18, 2014
“It’s about what men say, it’s about what women think” yet, it has nothing new to say about the modern day man that we haven’t already seen nor does it give any new insight on the mentality of contemporary, independent women. Instead, About“It’s about what men say, it’s about what women think” yet, it has nothing new to say about the modern day man that we haven’t already seen nor does it give any new insight on the mentality of contemporary, independent women. Instead, About Last Night becomes a long and stretched out account, chronicling the relationships of two couples that goes well beyond the night, the morning, and a year into each others lives. Don’t be fooled, About Last Night is a confused and misguided Valentine’s Day centric romantic comedy with a few good laughs and some very absurd final act redemption.

The confusion of the Night begins well before any frames of the film are shown. First off, the film which is based off of David Mamet’s play titled Sexual Perversity in Chicago, takes place in Los Angeles. Mamet, a proud and notorious Chicagoan, has his battle of the sexes play butchered right from the writing process. By using the city of Chicago as an essential playground for the couple’s to question and argue their sense of regionalism, professionalism and their working class personas, the very fibers of the economic struggles each couple are facing never really comes to fruition on screen. Fine, I understand the film’s desire to modernize the source material, but for heaven’s sake don’t change the location! Much like anything Hollywood get’s their hands on, the film becomes an example of motion picture capitalism–which ironically defines the film’s leading male role perfectly.

So far, 2014 has been Kevin Hart’s year in theatres. From the box office success of January’s atrociously generic Ride Along (which somehow conquered the domestic box office for three weeks in a row) Hart quickly capitalizes on this comedy with a problematic, commercialized story of love, break-ups, make-ups, and elongated one night stands for a wholly commercial holiday audience. Hart, who delivers his Vince Vaughan-esque black comedy interpretation filled with prolonged and out-winded comedic rants, loud antics, and screeching punch-line deliveries, are some of the best and worst parts of the Night. I will admit, there are moments throughout the genuine “guys time” scenes where Hart and his calm blue-eyed co-star Michael Ealy, share some real laughs (some of the best comedy in the film next to the scenes Hart shares with Regina Hall), but for the films length, the laughs are too far and few between.

About Last Night has little to do with understanding one nights stands, and like many before it, becomes a comedy targeting couples and the consequential mistakes they make right from the start. From picturesque dog walks, to candle lit bathtubs and dental offices, to perfectly decorated balconies and work parties, About Last Night is the reason why normal guys, with normal jobs, and normal looks, never get the attention of the girl next door, and that sucks! While the film switches between lovestruck couples, following them through their relationship as they express lust, face common issues, and are at times manic examples of relationships doomed to fail, About Last Night looks it’s audience straight in the face and lies, giving the false hope that anything is possible, when it clearly is not–unless you have the perfect brick reveal LA apartment and a six-pack.

The film is centered around two couples; Bernie (Hart) and Joan (Regina Hall), and Danny (Ealy) and Debbie (Joy Bryant). When Bernie and Joan meet at a bar, which leads to a wild and adventurous night of debauchery, their friends Danny and Debbie tag-along to make their second meeting as normal as possible. But instead of cutting the tension, both Debbie and Danny fall in love with each other in the process. It is during Debbie and Danny’s deep love spell where the dynamics of Joan and Bernie’s relationship waver; breaking up or staying together, constantly bickering, awkward sex, and outrageous role-play; Bernie and Joan juxtapose the difference between physical relationships, against relationships that are deep, complex, and driven by emotion–much like Danny and Debbie’s. Instead of opting for a deep analysis of the mental strife that modern day American couples face, About Last Night becomes a wacky and romanticized montage of sex scenes. Thankfully, most of the scenes involving Hall and Hart are where Hart’s comedic hysteria and raunchiness shines, providing lengthy time periods of extreme, uncontrollable laughter.

Unfortunately for the film, the arguments escalate quickly, and sometimes out of thin air. The tension is quick-paced and the conflict is always rising, yet, the resolutions are even quicker, happening swiftly and without due thought. For most of it’s run-time, About Last Night becomes an overdrawn and lingering hangover of unwanted drama with unexplained happy endings.… Expand
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ThegodfathersonFeb 14, 2014
About Last Night lumbers at points, when the drama steers too far away from its vibrant, character pairings. Paula Patton appears briefly as Alison, who hopes to seduce Danny into her web. It's a silly detour that would feel more like a cameoAbout Last Night lumbers at points, when the drama steers too far away from its vibrant, character pairings. Paula Patton appears briefly as Alison, who hopes to seduce Danny into her web. It's a silly detour that would feel more like a cameo if Patton didn't play drunk the entire time. But it's a rare misstep for the movie, which manages to remain low-key and uproarious from start to finish. But, About Last Night is a welcome change of pace for the romantic comedy genre, an update of the Mamet play where people are allowed to communicate frankly and realistically. It also offers plenty of laughs, thanks to cast members Kevin Hart and Regina Hall.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticMay 21, 2014
This is a surprisingly entertaining film mainly because of Kevin Hart and Regina Hall. Unlike Ride Along, Hart is able to show what makes him successful a comedian with a sharp tongue who can be vulgar but funny. B
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lukechristianscOct 25, 2015
Corny and predictable but the film is self of aware of it but the performances by the four leads is witty,engaging and comical also sexy making us forget about the mistakes the film has made. The screenplay by Leslye Headland (Bachelorette)Corny and predictable but the film is self of aware of it but the performances by the four leads is witty,engaging and comical also sexy making us forget about the mistakes the film has made. The screenplay by Leslye Headland (Bachelorette) is smart and well paced also has an honest look relationships and director Steve Pink (Hot Tub Time Machine) makes the film pretty and has perfect comedic timing. The talented Kevin Hart is great! He elevates the material that is given to him and makes it vigorous, not the mention the chemistry that him and Regina Hall (Scary Movie) is energetic and humorous which will give you hearty laughs watching them. Michael Ealy and Joy Bryant are natural and sexy chemistry, their acting is charming and I don't honestly don't care if their not even close to Hart and Hall. Grade A-… Expand
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RIZWANALVIApr 12, 2014
ONE OF THE WORST MOVIES I HAVE SEEN THIS YEAR. STICK TO WATCHING THE ORIGINAL ONE AND DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS UTTER NONSENSE. I SAY THIS AS A HUGE KEVIN HART FAN AND THESE TYPE OF MOVIES! LOVED THE ORIGINAL! :)
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19nsh96Jul 22, 2014
Not a big fan of this movie. It provided a few laughs, thanks to Kevin Hart, but overall was not very funny and got pretty boring as the movie went on. Oh, and about every other scene was a sex scene.
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TheFilmFanaticNov 2, 2014
About Last Night brings the remake of a play adaptation into the 21st century with a more raunchy agenda. Filled with blatant sexuality this film knows no bounds to its explicit content. The two couples in the story follow very difficultAbout Last Night brings the remake of a play adaptation into the 21st century with a more raunchy agenda. Filled with blatant sexuality this film knows no bounds to its explicit content. The two couples in the story follow very difficult paths in terms of their relationships, one more lustful while the other more romantic. Although the story focuses more on Michael Ealy's romantic relationship and his character development the spotlight is stolen by Kevin Hart's lust-filled story with his share of raunchy jokes.… Expand
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DCEdmondsNov 13, 2014
"About Last Night" 10 Scale Rating: 5.0 (Mediocre) ...

The Good: While his relationship with Joy Bryant was stale, Micheal Ealy was solid as usual. Kevin Hart and Regina Hall carried the movie however, and their relationship was far more"About Last Night" 10 Scale Rating: 5.0 (Mediocre) ...

The Good: While his relationship with Joy Bryant was stale, Micheal Ealy was solid as usual. Kevin Hart and Regina Hall carried the movie however, and their relationship was far more interesting ... and funny. Ealy and Hart did an excellent job portraying buddies who are at very different places in their lives as some of the funnier scenes involve dialogue between the two of them.

The Bad: Unfortunately, the relationship that the film revolves around was uninteresting and boring. I just didn't care if they worked things out or not and several times found myself asking myself why they were together to begin with. The outcome is also way too neat and tidy, which seemed very unrealistic.… Expand
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shadowguy654Oct 10, 2016
This movie is awesome. Yes I know some of it is predictable But it is a good movie.This movie is just awesome so awesome. This movie is funny as heck. I give this movie a 9.5/10.
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harvdog03Oct 31, 2018
Regina Hall and Kevin Hart's characters are pretty funny but the leads had me in a snooze fest.
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