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Kevin Hart's Heist Flick 'Lift': A Rollercoaster of Absurdity and Entertainment

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Buckle up for a wild ride with Kevin Hart in this implausible but entertaining heist movie!

Netflix's latest offering, 'Lift,' featuring Kevin Hart alongside a star-studded cast including Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Jean Reno, promises a blend of Fast and Furious excitement with an Ocean's Eleven twist. The film takes viewers on a whirlwind journey as Cyrus Whitaker (played by Hart) leads an international heist crew in a daring gold theft orchestrated by Interpol. Despite mixed reviews, the solid performances shine through, making 'Lift' a thrilling winter diversion. As popcorn entertainment goes, it's a decent option to kick back and enjoy the action.

While 'Lift' may not have received glowing reviews, Kevin Hart's charismatic portrayal of Cyrus Whitaker keeps audiences engaged from start to finish. The heist storyline, filled with gripping twists and turns, culminates in a satisfying ending that leaves viewers on the edge of their seats. Although the film may not reach masterpiece status, Hart's performance and the ensemble cast's chemistry elevate 'Lift' into an enjoyable and entertaining watch. With moments of absurdity and silliness sprinkled throughout, it's a rollercoaster ride of entertainment that is sure to keep viewers entertained.

In the world of streaming giants, 'Lift' stands out as a prime example of the Netflix algorithm at work, catering to audiences seeking light escapism and action-packed thrills. Director F. Gary Gray's vision for the film opens up possibilities for a potential franchise, teasing fans with the prospect of more heist adventures in the future. As the film gains traction on Netflix, it's evident that even in the realm of generic action flicks, Kevin Hart's star power and comedic charm can breathe life into any storyline.

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Netflix's Kevin Hart Vehicle <i>Lift</i> Is Absurd—But Still Kind of Fun (TIME)

The new Kevin Hart heist movie is implausible and silly, but solid performances make it a decent winter diversion.

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Netflix's New Heist Movie Lift Wastes a Fun Cast (Vulture)

In the new Netflix heist movie Lift, Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Vincent D'Onofrio are trying to steal Jean Reno's gold. And somehow, we don't really ...

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Lift review: Netflix's dismal Kevin Hart heist movie sinks like a stone (Polygon)

Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Jean Reno star in a dreadful blend of a Fast and Furious movie and Ocean's Eleven. Lift is streaming now on Netflix.

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Lift movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert (Roger Ebert)

“Lift” is as generic and forgettable as its title, the kind of glossy, empty action picture that Netflix just keeps pumping out, whether we need it or not.

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Lift Ending Explained: What Happens During Cyrus' Gold Heist (Screen Rant)

Starring Kevin Hart, Netflix's Lift walks through a meticulous gold heist that presents many gripping twists and turns before it reaches its ending.

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Review: 'Lift' is a humdrum heist movie that steals time you'll never ... (ABC News)

But Cyrus Whitaker, the suave thief he plays in "Lift," is dressed to wow as he puts the moves on gorgeous Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Interpol agent Abby Gladwell.

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Lift review: an unpolished Netflix heist thriller | Digital Trends (Digital Trends)

Lift has seemingly everything it needs to work, but it just doesn't. The new, Kevin Hart-led heist thriller is streaming now on Netflix.

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Kevin Hart's 'Lift' is soon to be released on Netflix. Full cast and ... (The Economic Times)

The storyline of Lift revolves around Cyrus Whitaker, an accomplished leader of an international heist team. Cyrus assembles a group of like-minded thieves ...

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'Lift' movie review: Kevin Hart's heist outing is grounded on the runway (The Hindu)

There is nothing to salvage this film that must have sounded brilliant at the script stage and then came apart in the execution.

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Here Are All the Songs in Netflix's "Lift" (TheWrap)

Starring Kevin Hart, and produced by his HartBeat label, the film follows a master thief (Hart) who is recruited by Interpol to steal a bunch of gold — the ...

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lift: Kevin Hart's Thriller 'Lift': Check out release date, time, cast, plot ... (The Economic Times)

Netflix gears up for the release of "Lift," a heist thriller featuring Kevin Hart and an ensemble cast. Scheduled to premiere on January 12, 2024, the film ...

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Lift (Empire)

Cyrus (Kevin Hart) heads a tight-knit international heist crew who are recruited by the FBI — via his ex-girlfriend Abby (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) — to commandeer a ...

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Kevin Hart's 'Lift' shows how the Netflix algorithm has revived the 'B ... (CNN)

Kevin Hart's new movie “Lift” is fine for what it is, featuring a heist designed for light escapism. Yet it's also a prime example of the Netflix algorithm ...

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'Lift' Director on Kevin Hart Movie Franchise Potential (Variety)

F. Gary Gray talked his approach to setting 'Lift' apart from other heist films, making audiences root for criminals and the potential for a sequel.

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