The Hangover (2009)

The Hangover (2009)

Directed by: Todd Phillips
Screenplay by: Jon Lucas and Scott Moore

Genre: Comedy
Running Time: 100 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Theater

Some guys just can't handle Vegas.

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Comments: Since I've been watching mainly TV on DVD recently, it's nice to go see a movie in the theater, as it's been awhile. The Hangover was a funny and entertaining film, à la director Todd Phillips' Old School. There's really nothing to emotionally involve the viewer (as we've seen recently in Judd Apatow and company's films), but that really doesn't matter as the film is enjoyable and hilarious. Zach Galifianakis is easily the funniest of the group, but the cast is well-rounded and each plays their part just fine. The Mike Tyson bit went on a tad too long, as the man is a wretched actor and giving him more than one line is a mistake, but it's easy to overlook given the rest of the film. The Hangover has done so well that a sequel has already been given the green light, so we will see more hijinks in a few years (and I also found out they're making Old School Dos and Road Trip II: Beer Pong... ugh). Anyway, The Hangover is solid entertainment and a fun way to spend an afternoon.