Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

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  • Summary: Filmed at a sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden, comedian Kevin Hart delivers material from his 2012 "Let Me Explain" concert tour.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. The Playlist
    Reviewed by: Drew Taylor
    Jul 4, 2013
    91
    A welcome change of pace and a truly hilarious, heartfelt experience.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Kyle Ryan
    Jul 3, 2013
    75
    Let Me Explain finds Hart at the peak of his powers, so the film’s long coronation feels justified, if gaudy. Strip away the preamble and just give him a mic, and he’d earn it all the same.
  3. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: David Hiltbrand
    Jul 3, 2013
    63
    If you were to judge Let Me Explain purely on its performance portion, filmed at Madison Square Garden during Hart's 2012 tour, the film would merit a full extra star. But at 75 minutes, it feels too skimpy to rave over.
  4. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Peter Keough
    Jul 2, 2013
    50
    Few comedians talk so much to get a laugh, and sometimes the strain shows... And the directors don’t do him any favors by the annoyingly frequent close-ups of audience members in convulsions of laughter.
  5. The Dissolve
    Reviewed by: Genevieve Koski
    Jul 10, 2013
    50
    The Kevin Hart brand is clearly doing well, but Let Me Explain doesn’t seem interested in providing anything more than a surface-level presentation of the product.
  6. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Kevin C. Johnson
    Jul 3, 2013
    50
    The film is flat and lazy, and the audio mix is so low it sounds as if the audience is barely laughing. His cable comedy specials have better production values.
  7. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Kimberley Jones
    Jul 10, 2013
    30
    All together, it is a wearying display of defensiveness from a man who – by any barometer, not just his own – is wildly successful.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. almox21
    Sep 26, 2013
    10
    Let me explain is just as good as his other other stand ups. He is getting that paper because he deserves it. Memorable jokes and straight up honesty. The funniest man on earth does it again. Prepare to laugh and consider dat ending.… Expand
  2. buckeyes7549
    Jul 5, 2013
    9
    The beginning was a bit slow but my god the rest was hilarious! Some people are going to say that it should have been on cable but I'm fine with it being in theaters when it's that funny,… Expand
  3. Eon2323
    Jul 8, 2013
    9
    Truly showcases Hart's comedic talents in a familiar but nonetheless hilarious way. It does start a bit slow, but it surely progresses into one of the best performances he's done in his career.… Expand
  4. Thegodfatherson
    Jul 5, 2013
    7
    Be there to enjoy Hart's performance and the lovely shots but don't be there if you want everything perfect or clichéd. Good performances and heart melting awesomeness.… Expand
  5. igo_bytyes
    Jul 3, 2013
    6
    I honestly thought I would leave the theatre with my stomach hurting and in tears from laughing so hard. The hype for the movie was great. Trailers, sneak peeks, etc. Yet the movie it self was not as funny as I expected. Im quite sure if you saw his comedy in person then that feeling would be a little different. Overall, its a great movie for an after dinner laugh or a night out with your friends. Don't let other critics reviews stir you away from seeing it, you just have to judge for yourself. Some are just comparing and contrasting to his last movie "Laugh at my pain".… Expand
  6. TVJerry
    Jul 9, 2013
    5
    After a short setup sketch and a montage of his sold out tour in Canada and Europe, comic Kevin Hart mounts the stage at Madison Square Garden to do his stand up. In his manic, high-energy style he covers personal relationships with lots of profanity. I've enjoyed his performances in movies and found him entertaining, but the audience around me laffed a lot more than I did. If you like Hart's material, you won't be let down.… Expand
  7. Knicksfan7
    Aug 5, 2013
    4
    Kevin Hart is a funny guy and all and Let Me Explain was a funny and enjoyable show but this was just completely unnecessary for the big screen, too short. Should've just been put on Netflix or DVD.… Expand

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