Night School (2018)
#NightSchool

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Writers: | Kevin Hart, Harry Ratchford, Joey Wells, Matt Kellard, Nicholas Stoller, John Hamburg |
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Released: | Friday, September 28, 2018 |
Length: | 111 minutes |
Studio: | Universal Pictures |
Genre: | Comedy |
Rating: | ![]() |
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Night School was one of this year's highly anticipated comedies. The team of Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip) and Kevin Hart (Jumani: Welcome to the Jungle) were a perfect recipe for a laugh out loud film about a bunch of adults going back to school to earn their GEDs. When the movie was released this fall it certainly brought the laughs and the genius that is Hart and Haddish. As the film is set ... More>>
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Night School Theatrical Review

When Theodore "Teddy" Walker was a teenager he excelled in various aspects of High school; namely, sports, dating, and friends. Academics, however, weren't his strong suit and when he was required to take a comprehensive exam at the end of his senior year he "protested" and therefore never graduated. He managed to make a decent living as a salesman though he lives beyond his means to impress his girlfriend, Lisa (Megalyn Echikunwoke; House of Lies). Unfortunately, his good luck ends soon after his engagement when he loses his job, his fancy car is repossessed and the only way for him to get a decent job is for him to earn his GED.
Teddy, trying to better himself, decides to enroll in night school to study for the dreaded test and ends up in a classroom with a group of misfits. Hoping to get by on his charm, Teddy learns that his usual tactics won't work with the night school teacher, Carrie (Tiffany Haddish; Girls Trip) so he and his fellow classmates decide to steal the practice exam. This experience helps them bond and by the end of the movie, the former antagonists become friends.
If one was putting together a comedy dream team Hart and Haddish would certainly be on it. There is no denying they have talent and are two of the hottest comedians around right now. Even their banter on stage at Cinemacon this past April was fun with a number of laughs as they introduced a preview of this film. However, great Comedians with mediocre material simply doesn't work no matter how good they are. The supporting cast had funnier moments than the leads and they shined. Rob Riggle (The Daily Show), Taran Killam (12 Years a Slave), Mary Lyn RajSkub (24), Anne Winters (13 Reasons Why), Al Madrigal (The Daily Show), Fat Joe (Happy Feet) and Romany Malco (Weeds) are the meat behind the jokes and they all blend to create a terrific comedy stew.
While some of the laughs and gags that are so funny that you can't hear the next dialog because the audience is laughing too hard, those moments are few and far between. Hart's "Shtick" grows tired and Haddish's talent is wasted playing the straight man. Malco, Rajskub, and Madrigal get the best scenes and they certainly make the most of them. Even Fat Joe is a surprise even though he isn't in the film all that much.
If you were wondering what happened to the group from 1987's Summer School… here they are 30 years later and still trying to pass. The premise of both movies is basically the same just with updated technology and wording (Skype and anal sex jokes?). The story is just as heartwarming as it was back then though.
It is nice to see a teacher who really cares and Haddish does the profession justice. The movie also tackles the topic of learning disabilities in a practical way while still be sensitive to those that deal with issues on a daily basis.
A new classic Night School is not but it will be a fun night out with a few laughs along the way.
Grade: C
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- Sean McCloskey (B) (4K Ultra HD Review)
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Star Kevin Hart and producer Will Packer, who partnered for the hit Ride Along and Think Like a Man series, bring their signature style to Night School. The comedy from ...
Star Kevin Hart and producer Will Packer, who partnered for the hit Ride Along and Think Like a Man series, bring their signature style to Night School. The comedy from ...
Star Kevin Hart and producer Will Packer, who partnered for the hit Ride Along and Think Like a Man series, bring their signature style to Night School. The comedy from ...
Star Kevin Hart and producer Will Packer, who partnered for the hit Ride Along and Think Like a Man series, bring their signature style to Night School. The comedy from ...
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