Netflix's #1 Movie Wanted to Be 'The Hangover', but Turned Out to Be a Disaster With 15% on RT

The new Netflix comedy 72 Hours, starring Kevin Hart, has already topped the streaming charts, but it holds a mere 15% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The creators clearly aimed to emulate The Hangover, but the result falls far short – it's just another forgettable, generic streaming movie that fails to live up to expectations.

What Is '72 Hours' About?

Joe, an advertising agency manager, is gunning for the creative director position. To get the promotion, he must deliver a flawless presentation for a vodka brand.

On his way to work one day, Joe accidentally joins a group chat with a bunch of twenty-somethings planning a bachelor party in Miami. His presentation flops, and his boss gives him 72 hours to come up with a new concept.

Remembering the invitation, Joe heads to Miami, where he meets the groom and his friends.

'72 Hours' Offers Stereotypes Instead of Humor and a Complete Lack of Chemistry

72 Hours relies entirely on implausible plot twists that the audience is simply expected to accept. Thematically, the movie pits a hardworking millennial against Gen Zers who are open to the world. However, the screenwriters take the easy way out by relying on stereotypes.

Joe struggles to express his feelings, while his new friends regularly hold "emotional check-ins," Joe loves to grandstand, while the Gen Zers value authenticity – these contrasts could have worked if the young characters had been given proper depth and screen time.

However, in 72 Hours, the young comedians are overshadowed by Hart, who relies on his standard jokes about his height, male ego, and inner insecurities.

As a result, the flick lacks any genuine Gen Z energy, and what remains is merely an imitation crafted by people from a completely different generation.

'72 Hours' Is an Outright Failure in Its Attempt to Replicate the Success of 'The Hangover'

72 Hours is a comedy attempting to blend a generational clash story with a farcical crime plot. Given the talent of lead comedian Kevin Hart and his young SNL co-stars, audiences had every right to expect something more vibrant and original.

However, the movie's jokes are merely cute, not memorable. Hart and his collaborators are talented, and while 72 Hours has its funny moments, there aren't enough to save it.

Compared to The Hangover, which clearly served as a template for the creators, this Miami party is unlikely to leave a lasting impression. The movie is too bland – just another streaming movie you watch once and forget by the next day.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of '72 Hours'?

• 72 Hours has 15% from critics and 50% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

• On IMDb, the movie has a score of 5.4/10.

• On Letterboxd, 72 Hours scored 2.3/5.0.