From the director of the comedy OLD SCHOOL comes one of the most hilarious comedies that defines the terms “buddy comedy” and “misadventure” in one nicely wrapped up package.
What starts out as a fun bachelor party weekend for a group of best friends turns into the wackiest misadventures when groom-to-be Doug (Justin Bartha) is missing after a night of heavy partying. For Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), and Alan (Zack Galifianakis), the day-long search for Doug becomes a day that they will never ever forget.
When the movie opens, we learn just a little about the central characters. Phil can be said to be the ringleader of the group. Not only is he Doug’s best man, but when it comes to partying, he is the top dog. Stu is pretty much the “whipped” guy of the group. He is constantly harassed by his girlfriend, who ironically, cheated on him months ago on a cruise ship, yet she still tells him to jump and he’s ready to break the trampoline. Alan is Doug’s future brother-in-law and someone who from the getgo, isn’t all there. However, for stand-up comic Galifianakis, he virtually steals the movie from his fellow cast members, including a memorable scene paying homage to the 1988 classic RAIN MAN.
The comic chemistry of Cooper, Helms, and Galifianakis is reminiscent of some of the great comedy teams of the old era. The many obstacles these three endure show the range of physical comedy that makes this a very funny film. A highlight of this brand of physical comedy involve the trio escaping jail time by volunteering to get the taser gun from a group of junior high kids.
The laughs are truly the delight of the film. From the first moment Alan sees a tiger in the bathroom the day after their wild night out, one can’t help but know they are in for a wild ride. Highlights include one of the other guys getting married, adventures in babysitting, and meeting Mike Tyson himself, who provides quite a funny cameo appearance. Getting in on the laughs in cameos are Heather Graham, Rachael Harris, and Mike Epps. Even the new “supporting comic actor of the year” Ken Jeong provides a memorable role as a Chinese gangster out to get the boys for money and his introduction in the movie is clearly memorable.
THE HANGOVER is definitely one of the funniest films of the year and if you haven't seen it, then go out and see it!
AlbertV's Rating: A+
Rated R for profanity, mild violence, and brief nudity.
Run time: 95 minutes.
Released by Warner Brothers Home Entertainment
Directed by Todd Phillips. Written by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. Starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zack Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Heather Graham, Mike Epps, Ken Jeong
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