#72Hours – VOD Review

72 Hours – Netflix – 1 hour and 45 minutes

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Dr. Jennifer calls her boyfriend, Joe, to congratulate him on his article in AdWeek. They give his ad campaigns a glowing review. If they both get their promotion, Joe thinks they will be the next power couple. During their conversation, Joe gets a text message from a thread. It’s labeled ‘Miami Bitches,’ and it’s for a bachelor party. Joe knows he was added by mistake. When Joe gets to work, he messages them to inform them about their flub. He Venmos them $200 out of kindness (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). The guys ask Joe to join them. Joe laughs but doesn’t respond.
 
Joe presents his pitch for Unlimited Vodka. However, the client says it’s horrible. Joe’s boss, Terry, reminds Joe that his last 3 campaigns were failures. Terry gives Joe the weekend to fix it. If he doesn’t, his promotion will go to a younger co-worker. Joe sits with his co-worker, Barry. Barry knows Joe desires to start a firm but hasn’t made the leap. Barry offers to leave with him, but Joe says no. Then he gets another text in the thread. Joe gets an idea. To get into young people’s minds, he should hang out with them. He asks the thread if they were serious about him coming. If they are, he offers to pay for a 9-room Airbnb (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). They say absolutely.
 
Joe returns home and tells Jennifer he’s leaving. He gets down on one knee, grabs her hand, and begins talking about his future. When he says he’s going to Miami for the weekend, Jennifer is angry. She thought he was going to propose. He says their relationship is fine. She tells him to leave.
 
Joe arrives at the house and meets Mason, Hunter, Nick, and Freshman. Nick and Mason have been friends for years, but Nick points out that will change when Mason gets married. Hunter is getting over a breakup, while Freshman wants to have a good time. They didn’t think Joe was as old as he is, but they don’t want to lose the house. They walk inside, and Joe opens a suitcase filled with Unlimited Vodka to get them started. Joe plans on watching, researching, and recording them with the beverage for his campaign. Joe believes this weekend will be an easy win for his career. However, the next 72 hours will change his job, outlook, and life.
 
This raunchy comedy uses Miami clichés as a backdrop while having fun with the leads’ age gap. The age jokes are well-timed and hidden throughout the plot, so it doesn’t go stale. Joe drinks Pepto Bismol to coat his stomach before drinking, while the guys don’t know how to work a flip phone (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). The pacing evenly spreads out comedy with heart. Each day, Joe learns something new about these young men and himself. The plot allows Joe to uncover his childish behavior, while he underestimated these men because of their age. The movie never has a lull and surprises the audience with a few guest stars. And let’s not forget ‘the slap.’ You will feel the leads’ chemistry exuding off the screen. They were having a good time. This film is a wild ride with debauchery, hijinks, and prop comedy. While you may not laugh out loud, you will have a good time. Be warned, this film is for adults only.
 

I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars

You’re clearly having an eventful morning – Jennifer

I’m done fighting it. You’ve just got to submit to it – Joe

Yeah, why wouldn’t I – Hunter

Hey, guys, can we live here forever, please? – Freshman

This little man got a big wallet – Nick

Guys, let Joe get his video – Mason

Why not, ‘thank you, Barack’ – Barry


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