Get Hard

Name: Get Hard
Genre: Comedy
Released: March 27, 2015
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 34
Cast: Alison Brie, Ariana Neal, Kevin Hart, T.I., Will Ferrell

2015

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: March 27, 2015 | R

Starring: Alison Brie, Ariana Neal, Kevin Hart, T.I., Will Ferrell

Summary: When millionaire hedge fund manager James (Will Ferrell) is nailed for fraud and bound for a stretch in San Quentin, the judge gives him 30 days to get his affairs in order. Desperate, he turns to Darnell (Kevin Hart) to prep him for a life behind bars. But despite James’ one-percenter assumptions, Darnell is a hard-working small businessWhen millionaire hedge fund manager James (Will Ferrell) is nailed for fraud and bound for a stretch in San Quentin, the judge gives him 30 days to get his affairs in order. Desperate, he turns to Darnell (Kevin Hart) to prep him for a life behind bars. But despite James’ one-percenter assumptions, Darnell is a hard-working small business owner who has never received a parking ticket, let alone been to prison. Together, the two men do whatever it takes for James to “get hard” and, in the process, discover how wrong they were about a lot of things – including each other. [Warner Bros.]… Expand

Director: Etan Cohen

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 100 min

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Mick LaSalle

Mar 26, 2015

It matches up two comic actors and instead of clashing or canceling each other out, they bring in the best possible result: A comedy with twice the laughs. Read full review

The Guardian Alex Needham

Mar 17, 2015

I don’t believe that Get Hard sets out to be hurtful, and there are some good gags... but it does seem dumb and dated. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Mar 26, 2015

Ferrell and Hart have a genial, easygoing chemistry and Get Hard manages to score more than a few good points about facile assumptions and toxic hypocrisy. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Mar 26, 2015

Get Hard just gets increasingly hard to put up with, full stop. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Mar 26, 2015

If the jokes in Get Hard were a set of Jeopardy categories, they’d read as follows: Things Will Ferrell Puts Up His Butt, Butt Rape, Shots of Will Ferrell’s Bare Butt and Satirical Comparisons of Violent and Nonviolent Crime Not Excluding Mentions of Balzac. Read full review

Justin Chang

Mar 17, 2015

Whatever one makes of Get Hard’s contribution to our ongoing national debate about race, class and sexuality, there’s no denying that too much of it simply feels cheap, flailing and tired. Read full review

Marc Savlov

Mar 25, 2015

Beyond a leper’s handful of jokes that actually connect, this might as well be Ferrell’s most abysmal piece of work since the disastrous "Land of the Lost." Read full review

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NYYRULE2009

Mar 27, 2015

Hilarious Comedy, I have no idea how this is is getting negative reception... Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart manage to be a comedy duo that is just flatout hysterical

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chrismovieguy

Apr 6, 2015

Ok so I knew from the Preivews that it wasn't going to be a smart comedy that u don't have to really think to enjoy and that's just what I did I really am missing something here I guess I thought it was fine I laughed alot enjoyed the plot and story of friendship I say go see for yourselfOk so I knew from the Preivews that it wasn't going to be a smart comedy that u don't have to really think to enjoy and that's just what I did I really am missing something here I guess I thought it was fine I laughed alot enjoyed the plot and story of friendship I say go see for yourself trust me u will have a blast… Expand

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TrilobiteG

May 17, 2015

I hate when people complain about offensive humour (talking to all the feminazis, SJW's, neckbeard MRA's and culture vultures) because it is mindlessly immature and funny in situation like this. To start, this movie had a decent premise, kevin hart has to teach wil ferrell to survive inI hate when people complain about offensive humour (talking to all the feminazis, SJW's, neckbeard MRA's and culture vultures) because it is mindlessly immature and funny in situation like this. To start, this movie had a decent premise, kevin hart has to teach wil ferrell to survive in jail. Awesome idea for a comedy. Does this movie fulfil it's potential? Kinda. On one hand, the chemistry between the two actors is great, I love how will ferrel has to fit in with the ghetto and I loved the amount of slapstick comedy this had to offer. However, there were some points in the movie where I thought it would be easier to just move the conversation along as nothing particularly funny was happening. Overall, Get Hard will make you laugh for the majority of your experience and is filled with offensive humour and stereotypes.… Expand

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Raygirl

Jul 29, 2015

Okay, I should start off by saying I love Will Ferrell movies, so am biased. Also, I work at a prison so know exactly what they are talking about in the scenes. So, if you DON'T love Will and don't know much about prison life, you may not like this, but I really enjoyed it. It's not aOkay, I should start off by saying I love Will Ferrell movies, so am biased. Also, I work at a prison so know exactly what they are talking about in the scenes. So, if you DON'T love Will and don't know much about prison life, you may not like this, but I really enjoyed it. It's not a GREAT movie like Blades of Glory was, but it's GOOD and enjoyable, and the cast is great. Lots of stereotypes are made fun of, and as usual Will is fun to watch.… Expand

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Jamison12

Apr 22, 2015

Albeit there are some funny parts, such as Will Ferrell's character explaining economics to gangsters, this movie is just one tired out middle school prison rape joke with racial stereotypes.

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AsheZx

Apr 12, 2015

Below average. The film relies heavily on stereotypes, racism and homophobia to get it's laughs. The film has a "countdown" premise, where the main character James King (Ferrell) has just a month to get prepared for jail by his mentor Darnell (Kevin Hart) for a crime that he didn't commit. IBelow average. The film relies heavily on stereotypes, racism and homophobia to get it's laughs. The film has a "countdown" premise, where the main character James King (Ferrell) has just a month to get prepared for jail by his mentor Darnell (Kevin Hart) for a crime that he didn't commit. I feel like Ferrell has a lot more comedic lines than Hart and that Hart was there mainly so that Ferrell could make the jokes. The best way I can put it is:

If you like shows like Family Guy, you'll probably like this.… Expand

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Introduce

Apr 7, 2016

This film is set up against a despicable backdrop of
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Racist Misogynistic Implications, that make it impossible for a considered human being who may not enjoy holding black people up as strippers, thugs and slaves and white people up as rich self interested ignorant ass bankers.This film is set up against a despicable backdrop of
Sexiest
Racist
Misogynistic
Implications, that make it impossible for a considered human being
who may not enjoy holding black people up as strippers, thugs and slaves
and white people up as rich self interested ignorant ass bankers.
I keep forgetting its 1950....why watch carp people. This movie is
pure Mc Donald's.… Expand

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

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