Die Hart

Based on the tv series of the same name which was released three years prior (this may be confusing to those who are unfamiliar with the series). This film plays out as one would expect. Kevin Hart in his own Dir Hard-esque type film with him playing a fictional character of himself trying to become an "action hero/ leading man".. it features all the parody and satirical action movie stunts to be had.

Nothing is exactly cleverly funny and it's predictable. Certainly a film would be more well liked by Kevin Hart fans. Unlike the series, there is a lot of cursing (F-bombs) which get quite over the top by both Hart and John Travolta. In the end, this film is mildly amusing, and it's a satire. People seem to be taking it far too serious.

"Die Hart" (2023) is a movie that aims to provide comedic action, but unfortunately, it falls short of its ambitions. The film follows Kevin Hart as a fictionalized version of himself, who wants to break out from his comedy-sidekick stereotype and become a legitimate action hero. It's an intriguing premise, but the execution leaves much to be desired.

One of the major drawbacks of the film is its short runtime of just 1 hour and 18 minutes. Such a limited duration prevents the plot and character development from reaching their full potential. Consequently, the narrative feels rushed and underdeveloped, making the movie resemble more of an episodic content stitched together rather than a cohesive feature film.

Despite boasting a star-studded cast, including the likes of Kevin Hart, John Travolta, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Josh Hartnett, the performances fail to elevate the film to greatness. While there are definitely moments in which the comedic elements provide some chuckles, the humor lacks consistency and may not resonate with all viewers. Additionally, the movie struggles to strike a balance between delivering action-packed sequences and generating laughs, resulting in a somewhat disjointed experience.

Furthermore, "Die Hart" suffers from a clichéd and predictable plotline. The concept of a comedian seeking to prove himself as an action star is not entirely original, and unfortunately, the film brings nothing new to the table. This lack of novelty prevents the movie from distinguishing itself and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the viewing experience.

While some viewers might find entertainment in the blend of action and comedy, others may be disappointed by the lack of fresh content and unfulfilled potential. Additionally, the episodic structure of the film and the perception that it is a condensed version of a TV series rather than a fully-realized standalone film contribute to its mediocrity.

In conclusion, "Die Hart" (2023) struggles to live up to its comedic action aspirations. With a rushed plot, inconsistent humor, and a lack of originality, the movie receives a rating of 4/10. Although it might still appeal to fans of the cast or those seeking a lighthearted action-comedy, it fails to deliver a memorable cinematic experience.

The movie is as bad as respectable budget film can be... the plot is just ridiculous and uninteresting.

The acting is not bad, far from it, but the characters are not inspiring. John Tavolta's acting is not bad as some reviews says; it's just that his character is a little crazy and goofy.

Hart's plays a version of himself that portraits him as weak and diminished, and that's not a good thing.

The cast made me believe this could be interesting but it's not the case... how can a movie with a cast like this can be so bad??

And the question which is bugging me: how the heck did this got a sequel???...

When I sat down to watch "Die Hart", I have to admit that I figured it was just going to be another of those assembly line mass produced movies that Kevin Hart has a tendency of spewing forth by the dozen. But still, I opted to watch the movie and give it a fair chance, on the account of it being a movie that I hadn't already seen, nor actually ever heard about.

But seeing the cast list for the movie, I must admit that my curiousity was tickled, because they definitely had quite the cast ensemble for the movie, with the likes of Nathalie Emmanuel, Jean Reno, Josh Hartnett and John Travolta.

I have to say that writer Derek Kolstad definitely delivered a script for the movie that turned out to be surprisingly good. I was genuinely entertained throughout the 84 minutes that the movie ran for. So I am glad that I opted to sit down and watch Kevin Hart play himself in this spoof of a movie.

There was a lot of action and comedy throughout the course of the movie, and director Eric Appel was good at mixing the two elements into a great combination, and that made for a very enjoyable and watchable movie.

My rating of "Die Hart" lands on a six out of ten stars.

A movie that delivers exactly as expected. Kevin Hart is perfectly cast as Kevin Hart - he delivers the completely unfunny nuances of Kevin Hart perfectly.

Almost a laugh an hour, the movie is well paced. The action sequences lack action and the comedy sequences lack comedy. It's like watching a Kevin Hart "comedy" special. The laughs are all forced.

On the plus side, vegan Nathalie Emmanuel is - as always - very easy on the eye. And the fact that she doesn't mention veganism despite being handed jerky (huge spoiler, sorry) was a huge step in her acting career.

All in all, it's a movie that was made by somebody and directed by somebody and had people in it who acted. Partially. 3/10.