Get Hard

Warner Bros. | Release Date: March 27, 2015

4.3	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 232 Ratings

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Compi24Apr 12, 2015

Bafflingly unfunny considering some of the talent involved, "Get Hard" is a stereotype-ridden disappointment that misfires with most of its jokes and bungles the opportunity of chemistry between its leads.

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DCEdmondsApr 1, 2015

"Get Hard" 10 Scale Rating: 5.5 (Decent) ...

The Good: The premise is an amusing one and Ferrell and Hart make for a great odd couple. As their relationship turns from one where they are simply using each other to one of true friendship,"Get Hard" 10 Scale Rating: 5.5 (Decent) ...

The Good: The premise is an amusing one and Ferrell and Hart make for a great odd couple. As their relationship turns from one where they are simply using each other to one of true friendship, it is believable and sincere. Hart's lines are hilarious and you can tell that he was allowed to ad lib often. Ferrell had his moments too and there were a few scenes that I couldn't help but laugh out loud at. Craig T. Nelson and T.I. did excellent jobs in supporting roles. Not as funny as it should have been, but a decent comedy all the same.

The Bad: I expected more hilarity from this duo and the film is inconsistent in that regard. Most of the amusing scenes were given to Farrell as opposed to Hart, which was disappointing. Hart is clearly on the top of his game and Ferrell has lost a step or two. Some aspects of the ending were too silly and went too far. Lastly, the film relied too much on racist and homophobic humor. I don't personally mind such jokes if done well, but they felt forced and dated here.… Expand

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LamontRaymondMar 28, 2015

Hart and Ferrell could read sections out of the phone book, and we'd still laugh. So no, the material isn't as good as you'd expect given both of their previous work, but there are plenty of laughs to sustain you.

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Jamison12Apr 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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tjman09Mar 30, 2015

Get Hard is moderately funny, but it's uneven humor can't transcend the racism, cliches, and sheer stupidity. The film is full of flat underdeveloped characters, that you never feel for, and the plot which had some potential falls flat,Get Hard is moderately funny, but it's uneven humor can't transcend the racism, cliches, and sheer stupidity. The film is full of flat underdeveloped characters, that you never feel for, and the plot which had some potential falls flat, partially due to sporadic pacing. That being said if you shut your brain off the film has it's moments, and Ferrel and Hart have great chemistry.… Expand

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TVJerryMar 31, 2015

When a pompous investment banker (Will Farrell) is convicted of a crime, he hires the only black man he knows (Kevin Hart) to prepare him for prison. The premise is promising, but the movie relies on lame predictable subjects (gay panic,When a pompous investment banker (Will Farrell) is convicted of a crime, he hires the only black man he knows (Kevin Hart) to prepare him for prison. The premise is promising, but the movie relies on lame predictable subjects (gay panic, racial stereotypes, obvious villains) instead of genuine comic writing. Hart's motor mouth provides most of laffs, while Farrell's broad, buffoon style is often annoying. There are memorable out comic moments and almost nobody in the supporting cast adds any humor (T.J. Jagodowski's friendly gay is an exception). The dialogue feels like writer/director Elan Cohen let the 2 leads improvise most of the bits and didn't exercise any control on their effusive styles. Their chemistry's not bad and there are some funny parts, but more often it just tries too hard.… Expand

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duncan1964Jul 16, 2015

The story of a rich businessman employing a black valet to help him prepare for a prison term seems like a rich vein for comedy, unfortunately here it is seen as a vehicle for misogynistic and homophobic low brow laughs that fall very flat.The story of a rich businessman employing a black valet to help him prepare for a prison term seems like a rich vein for comedy, unfortunately here it is seen as a vehicle for misogynistic and homophobic low brow laughs that fall very flat. There are a couple of good laughs but they are mostly buried under an avalanche of insulting stereotypes and unfunny improvisation. As with most of Ferrell's recent films the director seems reluctant to call cut, allowing scenes already unfunny to drag on interminably. Ferrell is due a return to form at some point, but this isn't it.… Expand

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AsheZxApr 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 DarnellBelow 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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dancopusaApr 11, 2015

The movie lacks originality. The movie overuses vulgar and racist comedy . The movie had some funny parts but for the most part I was bored and could not wait for the movie to end.

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Sosmooth1982Dec 23, 2022

Pretty funny movie. Two of the most funniest people around. The movie was just your average type comedy movie but worth to see it at least once.

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RaygirlJul 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 notOkay, 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