Kevin Hart's Netflix comedy '72 Hours' debuts amid mixed reviews
Netflix released the R‑rated comedy 72 Hours, starring Kevin Hart as Joe, a 40‑year‑old advertising executive who is mistakenly added to a group chat for a three‑day bachelor party in Miami. Directed by Tim Story and written by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, the film also features Marcello Hernández, Teyana Taylor, Mason Gooding, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson and Michael Mando.
The premise follows Joe’s attempt to reconnect with Gen Z culture and revive his career, leading to a series of misadventures involving drug dealers, a mistaken identity as a cartel associate, and chaotic party scenes. Critics have highlighted the film’s reliance on generational humor, underutilisation of Taylor’s role, and a low Rotten Tomatoes score of 10 %. Reviews range from noting occasional bright moments with Hart’s performance to labeling the movie as “streaming slop” with lazy jokes.
Hart promoted the movie on the red carpet, praising the youthful cast and describing the experience as “refreshing” and “hungry”. The film is now available for streaming worldwide on Netflix.