About Last Night (2014)

About Last Night has that rare rom-com spark where the laughs come from real, messy chemistry instead of cute contrivances, and it rides the electric push-pull between desire and vulnerability with surprising honesty. Steve Pink lets Los Angeles nightlife glow in the background while the movie stays focused on two couples whose banter can turn flirtatious, brutal, and weirdly tender in the same breath—helped immensely by Kevin Hart and Regina Hall, who practically throw comedic fastballs at each other. Beneath the raunchy R-rated swagger, it’s a warm, clear-eyed look at what happens after the hookup high fades and real life starts asking questions. If you like your romance with sharp language, grown-up complications, and big comedic energy, it’s an easy yes; if you prefer squeaky-clean sweetness, this one may be a little too blunt for comfort.

About Last Night wants to be a modern, sexy relationship comedy about how messy dating gets once the hangover wears off, and it does have a likable cast with enough chemistry to keep things moving. The problem is it plays the hits a little too faithfully: familiar rom-com beats, predictable fights-and-makeups, and writing that often goes for loud sex jokes and constant swearing instead of sharper insight. If you’re hoping for something that feels emotionally true or genuinely surprising, this may come off as glossy and a bit shallow. But if you just want an R-rated, date-night-friendly mix of flirtation, bickering, and charm from Kevin Hart and company, it’s perfectly serviceable.