My cheeks hurt, seriously, they are hurting me from laughing so hard through Todd Philips’ The Hangover. The Hangover is now atop my list of favorite comedies in the last I don’t know how many years. Old School has it’s spot, Out Cold has been watched over and over, Superbad was funny but in a very immature crude way, The Hangover gets my top spot for comedies period. Yes Life of Bryan and all of the classics are up there, but this hit the spot big time!!
Philips’ has done a great job of bringing Las Vegas to us. The on set locations of Cesar’s Palace along with many other “on the strip” locations is all brought to the viewer in the best way possible. The real way! The hallways are from Cesar’s, the elevator scenes, the rooms, everything is real and it makes the movie what it is. The acting is on par with the locations also. Philips’ has brought together a rag tag team of comedians and hit the comedy jackpot!
Carlos and the boys
The on screen chemistry between Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, and Justin Bartha is pure brilliance. The improv on this film surely has to be at super high levels. It comes off as they are truly best of friends. No beat is missed, no joke left behind, nothing at all was missed with these four on screen. It’s as if they have known each other for years. The laughs start out hard and in your face and continue to roll through until the credits. The humor is very adult which is refreshing to be honest. The humor of Superbad is more schticky and immature, Old School is more of a gag humor, this is just completely out of control humor all based on one forgotten night in Vegas.
Zach Galifianakis is the hit of the whole film. His well played odd brother in law character made the entire film. From the wolf pack speech, to Mike Tyson’s encounter, it was a great performance for “fat Jesus”. Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms put in great performances in their own unique ways. Helms shows off his already famous signing from his Office appearances, along with a great interaction with the guys. Cooper shines as the father an school teacher slash bad ass. He is the leader of the gang that is trying to remain that way while having a soft heart for his family etc.
Great story, great acting, and very big laughs. What more can one want from a comedy? This is not a family film by any means. The language is very over the top, the R rating is correct and well placed, but that will not deter many from this film. The Hangover will go down as a must have Blu-Ray, DVD, VHS and a fun re-watch over and over for some hysterical laughs.
Make Sure to Stay after the credits!!
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I can see why, The Hangover, is of this summer’s biggest hits. First, any movie that can weave a baby, a missing tooth, and Mike Tyson into its plot is comedic gold. Second, the cast, Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifanakis and Justin Bartha are great together. Third, Director, Todd Phillips and Screenwriters, John Lucus and Scott Moore figured that the Comedy comes from reactions instead of actions. The success of The Hangover proves there is room for originality in Film Comedies.
[...] of the year. One that broke some many records that there was sequel talk after the opening weekend. The Hangover was a brilliant comedy in so many aspects. Of coarse it was way over the top in each of those [...]
This has to be the most ridiculously stupid movie passing as comedy by a major studio in years. I found myself yawning within the first 10 minutes and it just got worse as the movie continued. 40 Year-Old Virgin is an example of an excellent “adult” comedy of recent memory. Of course, this movie is from the same guy who brought us “Old School,” the pitiful attempt to recapture the essence of “Animal House,” so what can you expect. “Hangover” isn't even worth renting at Blockbuster.
I would guess by your name alone you must be in your cranky stage of life. 40 Year Old virgin is one of the dumbest movies around. I turned it off in the first 10 or so minutes. After using the “f” word over 40 times in the first few minutes, it was beyond me on why folks find it funny.
Very Good Funny movie, I Enjoyed this alot.
[...] not mean don’t go see this movie, just don’t go in expecting to laugh like you did at The Hangover or other films.With that said and out of the way there are some flaws in the movie that most folks [...]
I unequivocally agree with Mr. Movie Critic…this was the most contemptibly stupid and vacuous pseudo-comedy I have ever seen! Clearly produced with today’s uneducated, brain dead public in mind!