''Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain'' is a 2013 American stand-up comedy

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featuring

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's 2012 performance at Madison Square Garden. It was released in theaters on July 3, 2013. The film was directed by

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, produced by Hartbeat Productions, and distributed by

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Plot

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.

Reception

Critical response

''Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain'' received positive reviews, with many critics praising Hart's stand-up outlook and comparing the film to ''

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''.

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gives the film a score of 61%, based on reviews from 44 critics with an average rating of 6.03/10. The site's consensus is: "It's ironically rather short on standup from Mr. Hart himself, but structural problems aside, ''Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain'' offers another example of why he's achieved mainstream success on his own terms."

Home media

''Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain'' was released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 15, 2013, which was also the date of the second-season premiere of ''

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Soundtrack

The soundtrack was released on November 12, 2013.

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, and, in a featured role, RL, performed a song, "Let Me Explain", based on the film. The music video is available on the HartBeat Production's YouTube channel and iTunes. The soundtrack also included songs from

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