Too Much Kevin Hart, Netflix? Our Take on ‘72 Hours’

Right—enough’s enough. We love a good laugh. We like Netflix. We’ve even had a soft spot for Kevin Hart in the past. But let’s be honest, Kevin Hart is in more films than Greggs has sausage rolls

, and with his new Netflix outing 72 Hours, we’re left wondering: isn’t it time for a bit of a break?

In 72 Hours, Hart plays (yet again) a stressed, middle-aged executive whose career’s gone a bit sideways. Thanks to a group text mishap, he ends up on a three-day stag do with a bunch of Gen Z lads who think skinny jeans and slang are personality traits.

Expect the usual: misunderstandings, lots of shouting, some viral dance trends, and a heartfelt moment shoehorned in just before the credits roll.

Directed by Tim Story (IMDb), and produced through Sony’s first-look deal with Netflix UK, 72 Hours already feels like something we’ve seen—just with newer trainers.

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Same Hart, Different Film: A Look at the Formula

Let’s have a quick recap. Kevin Hart has:

• Fixed his marriage (The Upside)
• Teamed up with The Rock (multiple times… too many?)
• Yelled his way through buddy cop clichés (Ride Along 1 & 2)
• Now he’s off to survive a Gen Z weekend in 72 Hours

It’s always the same routine: twitchy, fast-talking, slightly panicked, and very loud.

No one’s denying the man grafts harder than a builder on bank holiday overtime—but come on. Even we get tired of our favourite takeaways eventually. Watching Kevin Hart do yet another “middle-aged man meets chaos” dance feels like watching a reboot of a reboot.

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What We’d Rather See on Netflix

We’re not anti-Kevin Hart. We’re just pro-variety. He’s become so ubiquitous, it’s like Netflix comes with a mandatory Hart tax.

So what would we love instead?

• New ideas
• Fresh faces
• Comedies that don’t involve people shouting over each other in clubs
• Films that take actual risks—not just a new location for the same script

Imagine a comedy where you’re not 10 minutes in thinking, “Ah, yes—this again.” That’s what we want. Something that surprises us, rather than something that turns up every six months with a slightly different hat on.

If you’re tired of this rinse-and-repeat formula, check out our post on Netflix Originals that bring something genuinely fresh.

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Final Word: Too Much Kevin Hart, Netflix?

We’re not saying Kevin Hart should quit—we’re just saying have a sit-down, mate. Let someone else have a go. Maybe take a year off. Write a book. Go hiking.

72 Hours might be a laugh, but for many of us, it’s starting to feel like Hart fatigue is more contagious than the group chat that got him into this mess.

Comedy’s moved on. So should the casting decisions. Netflix, we love you, but it’s time to mix things up a bit.

Still love a good comedy? You might enjoy our latest thoughts on streaming comedies worth your time.