Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain (2013)

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

Directors:

Leslie Small, Tim Story

Writer:

Kevin Hart

Stars:

Kevin Hart, Harry Ratchford, Will 'Spank' Horton

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Hart	...	Self
Harry Ratchford	...	Plastic Cup Boyz
Will 'Spank' Horton	...	Plastic Cup Boyz
Joey Wells	...	Plastic Cup Boyz
Dwayne L. Brown	...	Plastic Cup Boyz (as Dwayne Brown)
Na'im Lynn	...	Plastic Cup Boyz
Nathan L. Smith	...	Plastic Cup Boyz (as Nate Smith)
John Clausell	...	Plastic Cup Boyz
David Jason Perez	...	DJ
La'Princess Jackson	...	Light Skin Sister
Dana Hanna	...	Dark Skin Sister
Trina Washington	...	Dark Skin Sister
Traciann McKenzie	...	Dark Skin Sister (as Traci McKenzie)
Shanae Humphrey	...	Dark Skin Sister
Tonya George	...	Dark Skin Sister

Storyline

Kevin is throwing a celebration party, but guests tell him that he has changed since his divorce. He tries to explain himself, but they will not let him, so he decides to do a show at Madison Square Garden letting him explain, which sold out with 30,000 people. The film also shows performances of his sold-out shows from all around the world..

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Plot Keywords:

stand up | toronto | montreal | lying | reference to twitter | 

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Taglines:

Witness the birth of a legend

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Genres:

Documentary | Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language including sexual references

Did You Know?

Quotes

Kevin Hart: Let's get some fire up on these bitches one time!

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Crazy Credits

Extra scenes are shown during the end credits.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Liev Schreiber/Rob Reiner/Gabriel Iglesias (2014)

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Soundtracks

Ain't Lookin' Back
Written and Performed by Duane DaRock
Courtesy of Makedaplugmusic

User Reviews

Chix Chat on Film Review: Comedic powerhouse

Kevin Hart has taken his comedy to a new level with Let Me Explain. He doesn't just open with the back stage preparation (and customary prayer) prior to performing his newest stand-up routine, he gives the audience a mini feature film complete with the set up for all the issues currently plaguing him in the media, and the backlash that he gets from the public and the people around him. Mr. Hart's star is definitely on the rise, with a hit television show and a number of feature films forth-coming, he said it best on the BET Awards 'turnt up'! He showcases his success in the film by cleverly taking the audience on a ride along with him and his entourage as he tours Canada and the United Kingdom to sold out venues providing some insight into his popularity outside the US. It seems that he is a global hit not simply a well-known comedic powerhouse to just Black America. The jokes were smart and funny and were delivered in such a manner that I was rocking forward with laughter. The profanity was excessive and in some cases unnecessary for the stories being told to be humorous, but Kevin Hart's approach to comedy is much like many of his predecessors Dick Gregory, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy and Chris Rock who have grown out of an environment in which the language was a part of the norm of everyday life, so it's only fitting that the profanity is infused throughout the routine. I get it, but more prudish ears may find it somewhat offensive, especially the use of the N-word, which punctuated every narrative. The fare in this film is definitely not for consumption by small children. After hearing the jokes about so many aspects of his personal life, his divorce and his children I left the theater feeling as if I knew Kevin Hart just a little bit better. His tale of the possibility of being touched by the homeless gave me a whole new perspective of how important the boundaries of personal space are. Having a significant enough following to be able to fill seats in a theater is an impressive feat for any entertainer especially a stand-up comedian. This was an entertaining film, it was funny and engaging. The running time was 75 minutes which seemed to fly as in 'time flies when you're having fun. I give it a green light.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 July 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain

Filming Locations:

Madison Square Garden, 7th Avenue, Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,030,463, 7 July 2013

Gross USA:

$32,244,051

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$32,318,051

Company Credits

Production Co:

Codeblack Entertainment, Hartbeat Productions, Royalty Marketing

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1