Review of Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016) by Logan M — 20 Oct 2016

What Now is Kevin Hart's latest stand-up set that received a wide release in theaters. I've never seen something like this on such a big scale, but Kevin Hart is the king of comedy these days, so it doesn't surprise me that we're seeing this spectacle.

The film opens up with a pre-concert skit (some comedians do this often), and it was probably my favorite part of the movie. Don Cheadle and Halle Barry play fictional versions of themselves to hilarious results. The stand-up routine itself had some very strong moments, even though it started off poorly with a story about a raccoon. My favorite moment was probably when Kevin was talking about watching The Conjuring (a horror movie I love). His energy may seem over-the-top, but that's just his thing. I don't like Kevin Hart in movies usually because he's always the spunky comic relief, but his stand-up is his strength, and it shows.

There isn't much more to write here. If you don't like Kevin Hart, this movie won't sway your opinion. If you like him, you'll probably enjoy it.

Final grade: B.

-Ben.