72 HOURS (2026)

Directed By: Tim Story 

Written By: Jon Hurwitz & Hayden Schlossberg, Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider 

Cinematography: Larry Blanford 

Editor: Peter S. Elliot 

Cast: Kevin Hart, Mason Gooding, Marcello Hernandez, Kam Patterson, Ben Marshall, Michael Mando, Kevin Dunn, Andy Garcia, Mike Epps, Teyana Taylor, Megan Suri, Zach Cherry, Sophia Del Rio, Katt Williams 

A 40-year-old executive ends up at a three-day bachelor party with twenty-somethings after being mistakenly included in their chat group.


Obviously, this film is critic proof as none are going to critique this for artistic merits. Though at this point one can say this isn’t a good film and is easily forgettable, but for some it will be entertaining for its time. As there are moments that garner a laugh or a chuckle usually do more to gross out humor.

This film seems to be a little more risky as there is a lot more drug humor in this than expected. As the film seeks to push the envelope, but not go over the cliff Like THE HANGOVER. It still seeks to be a little bit more pain.

Though Kevin Hart stars in this film, really you could’ve inserted any actor or comedic actor superstar in the lead role and might’ve had pretty much the same results

As throughout the film, there seems to be plenty of set ups that are not followed through upon and only use for that scene maybe to lead into another scene and that seems to be how recognizable members of the cast are they’re here more for cameos to play a role for a scene maybe two and then they’re out maybe not forgotten but definitely not followed up on they’re there just to play they’re seeing and not really giving any gravity a reason to be there just Moore isn’t that

The story really makes no sense and unfortunately, none of the cast really stands out or makes an impression they go through the motions, but even their banter doesn’t sound like it was improv or even that well written, it seems more standard bad joke writing

Even the characters seem like they’re more outlines and seem lazy and more ready to go as the supporting cast is played by several recognizable members of the current SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE cast ensemble. you would think they would have something to ad for at least help 

It has a ridiculous cameo at the end for a reveal that definitely feels a bit similar to Kevin Hart’s previous film RIDE ALONG. With an actor who I won’t reveal but at this point feels like he’s under contract to Netflix as he always seems to pop up randomly in their movies.

Can’t say that this film really had a chance as it seems less than inspired and more directed as a mood or in the frame of mind it tries to put you in. It’s so pretty disappointing, popcorn, film, and that may be if you’re under the influence you might be able to find some worth in as truly. The only memorable part of this film is the bachelorette party and that’s about it.

you could definitely skip this one

Grade: D 

RIDE ALONG (2014)

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Directed By: Tim Story
Written By: Jason Mantzoukas, Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi & Greg Coolidge
Story By: Greg Coolidge
Cinematography By: Larry Blanford
Editor: Craig Alpert 


 Cast: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Tika Sumpter, John Leguizamo, Bryan Callen, Bruce McGill, Gary Owen, Jay Pharoah, Jacob Latimore, David Banner, Angie Stone

Fast-talking security guard Ben joins his cop brother-in-law James on a 24-hour patrol of Atlanta in order to prove himself worthy of marrying Angela, James’ sister. Originally the movie intended for Dwayne Johnson to play James and Ryan Reynolds to play Ben.

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SHAFT (2019)

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Directed By: Tim Story
Written By: Kenya Barris & Alex Barnow
Based Upon the character John Shaft from the novel by: Ernest Tidyman
Cinematography: Larry Blanford
Editor: Peter S. Elliot 

Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Jesse T. Usher, Regina Hall, Alexandra Shipp, Richard Roundtree, Avan Jogia, Luna Lauren Velez, Issach De Bankole, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Matt Lauria, Tashiana Washington 


JJ Shaft, a cyber security expert with a degree from MIT, enlists his family’s help to uncover the truth behind his best friend’s untimely death.

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