Night School (2018)

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Teddy Walker is a successful salesman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally blows up his place of employment. Forced to attend night school to get his GED, Teddy soon finds himself dealing with a group of misfit students, his former high school nemesis and a feisty teacher who doesn't think he's too bright.

Film Summary
"Night School" is an American funny movie launched in 2018, directed by Malcolm D. Lee. The film brings together the comedic skills of Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish with a plot based around lots of grownups' real-life worry - high school.

Plot Summary
Kevin Hart plays the function of Teddy Walker, a captivating and effective BBQ grill salesman, living beyond his means to impress his sweetheart, Lisa (Megalyn Echikunwoke). Everything falls apart when, due to an accident, his location of employment is ruined. Regardless of having a wealthy girlfriend, Teddy feels that he needs to have a decent job to keep his relationship.

The Catalyst for Change
A buddy provides him a job as a financial analyst - a position that would potentially bring back Teddy's financial status - but there's one catch: Teddy has to have his GED, a high school equivalency certificate that Teddy does not have due to leaving of academic year ago.

The Night School Journey
Looking to rectify his absence of high school education, Teddy enlists in a night school program at his old high school. There he comes across a group of diverse and wacky adult students, each with their own special set of situations that have actually led them back to night school. Led by the no-nonsense, tough-loving teacher Carrie (Tiffany Haddish), Teddy starts a journey of learning, pushing his boundaries, and battling his learning disabilities, which were never addressed in his previous academic year.

Challenges in Teddy's Path
The film unfolds as we see Teddy's laziness, inappropriate antics, and tries to cut corners. He thinks he can charm his way through school, simply as he has in life. However, Carrie acknowledges this and puts ruthless efforts to keep him and the rest of the class focused. In addition, the rigorous night school principal is Stewart, an old high school banes, who is hesitant of Teddy's commitment to the program, contributing to his hurdles.

Unfolding of Personal Discoveries
Teddy's journey through night school involves individual discoveries about his learning problems. Acknowledging that he has dyslexia and a processing condition, he discovers to profit from his strengths rather than relying entirely on his appeal. Eventually, his struggles and efforts result in him passing the last exam and making his GED.

Resolution
Concurrently, Teddy's insecure facade about his wealth vanishes as Lisa leaves him, upon discovering his deceptiveness. Nevertheless, this triggers a recently found maturity in Teddy. He reconciles with Lisa and gets a task fit to his capabilities - a captivating and plain fast food server.

Final Thoughts
"Night School" is a hilarious take on grownups going back to education, filled with wild schoolmates and a hard-hitting teacher. It's a story about conquering constraints, both self-imposed and from social norms. While the film has plenty of comedic pleasantries, it sends out a powerful message about never ever being far too late to alter one's life course. With the ideal support and decision, anybody can accomplish their educational goals, despite age or previous failures.

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