7 Days in Hell
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 11, 2015
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17

Critic Reviews

  1. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Jul 9, 2015
    60
    It certainly should have been no longer than 41 minutes but even that seems a bit padded.... But 7 Days in Hell is often quite funny, particularly in its sillier moments.
  2. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Jul 10, 2015
    50
    Cute conceptually, the comedy falls short when director Jake Szymanski searches for ways to fill the time. Dumb on-court antics (including sex with two streakers) don’t really live up to the Christopher Guest ambitions of the rest of the film.
  3. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Jul 10, 2015
    50
    Szymanski, who directed from a script by Murray Miller, gets the look of the documentary, including some real footage mixed with new scenes made to look vintage, just right. The tone, though, is so broad, we never for a second forget the “mocku” in the “mentary.”
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Jul 10, 2015
    50
    7 Days in Hell has its share of strong points, and given the marquee names involved, it’s easy to see why HBO would provide subscribers with a courtside seat. That said, the highlights are offset by enough faults, as the match drags on, to prevent this from being scored as a clear-cut winner.
  6. Las Vegas Weekly
    Reviewed by: Josh Bell
    Jul 9, 2015
    50
    A mildly amusing pastiche.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 59
  3. Negative: 5 out of 59
  1. zouz123
    Jul 14, 2015
    7
    I didn't find it hilarious, but it's actually pretty light and funny, and Kit Harrington aka Jon Snow nailed it. I agree with some that theyI didn't find it hilarious, but it's actually pretty light and funny, and Kit Harrington aka Jon Snow nailed it. I agree with some that they try too hard to make us laugh, but it sometimes doesn't work, and some jokes are too childish. However, i definitely don't regret watching it, as it is short, new and enjoyable.… Full Review »
  2. TheQuietGamer
    Jul 11, 2015
    8
    The focus here is on the jokes and making a mockery of tennis. The documentary part of this mockumentary is a bit lacking. The set up isThe focus here is on the jokes and making a mockery of tennis. The documentary part of this mockumentary is a bit lacking. The set up is definitely like one of those documentaries about a big moment in sports, but the actual game of tennis seems like a slight afterthought. The match is used as a vehicle to deliver one crazy set piece after another. Ultimately though that is barely an issue at all. This is still plenty hilarious and worth watching. It's just a rather minor disappointment that we don't get to see more actual tennis.

    When it comes to humor, nothing is off limits here. There are a variety to the jokes on display. While a lot of it is juvenile shock humor meant to gross out, there are quite a few intelligently written puns throughout. Big gags happen left and right. It's brisk pace and brief runtime ensure that it doesn't overstay it's welcome and keeps you laughing throughout. Some oft eh funniest stuff comes from writer Murray Miller's obvious enjoyment of taking shots at England.

    The cast is on point here. The commentators are hilarious and Andy Samberg is just as crazy as ever. However it is Kit Harington who steals the show here. He plays his character perfectly and shows he can be just as funny as the best of them. It would be great to see more comedy from him in the future. It's just a shame he doesn't get as many of the big jokes as Andy Samberg. Samberg might get the spotlight most of the time here, but Harington is the one whose performance stands out the most.

    Overall, "7 Days in Hell" is a laugh riot with a stream of jokes that doesn't stop until the final frame. The actual tennis might not get as much attention as it deserves, but when it comes to humor this is one you want to watch. A very impressive and, most importantly, funny mockumentary.

    My total score for "7 Days in Hell" is an 8.5/10.    … Full Review »
  3. oDjento
    Jul 11, 2015
    7
    7 Days in hell is a reasonably humorous mockumentary that has its moment, but falls flat on some of its other jokes. The first 25 minutes is7 Days in hell is a reasonably humorous mockumentary that has its moment, but falls flat on some of its other jokes. The first 25 minutes is the funniest part, with the digs at England being hilarious (yes I am British) and the completely bizarre surreal part with Sweden being exceedingly funny also. However, it doesn’t seem like all the writing of the jokes are of equal quality, quite a few jokes are mild laughter, others are laughing out loud moments and some just aren’t really funny at all; so overall the mockumentary hits and misses throughout.
    Andy Samberg is pretty funny but I’ve got to say Kit Harrington has some seriously funny comedic chops; I’d like to see him in some more comedies. Also the scenes with Harrington on the British chat show are unbelievably hysterical.
    Overall yes this is worth a watch as it is funny, but it certainly isn’t the funniest mockumentary to have come out. I don’t think too many people will be offended by this either as the majority of the digs go towards the British, and we are quite the self-mocking country. Maybe some of the upper class won’t like it but oh well, they need to develop a sense of humour first before watching any comedies.
    7/10    … Full Review »
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