Next up Hangover 2. Ok so I loved the first movie. The direction, the characters especially Alan, (Zach Galifianakis) the insanity, Mike Tyson, how far out but totally possible the story was. Needless to say I was very excited about the sequel. I will be avoiding any spoilers for those of you who haven’t seen it yet so you can keep reading so it’s ok. Relax!
First things first think about what you are expecting from this movie? If you are looking for this movie to break new ground then you are going to be very disappointed but if you are looking for essentially the same movie in a different city with perhaps cruder jokes then you are going to love it. What I wanted was something between same jokes different city and a little something extra. So I was slightly let down.
The movie is funny. If this was the first of the two I would be writing how amazing it is. But I am suffering from a little “well I’ve seen it before yeh that’s funny but not as funny as first time around”.
A key thing I did notice in the packed out cinema was how much the audience wanted it to be funny. The audience hung on every word, movement, facial expression of Alan. Some laughs at times did feel a bit forced but these died down as the movie went on and saved for the real laugh out loud moments and there are a few.
The plot is essentially the same as the first. They wake up lost in Bangkok and don’t remember anything and the movie is the gang basically trying to piece the night together and get home in time for Stu’s wedding. It actually reminded me of “Dude Where’s my Car” which is no bad thing but again highlights the unoriginality of the plot.
All in all a decent EASY movie to watch and is very enjoyable with a few big laughs. If you loved the first and want more of the same then this is definitely for you. If you didn’t enjoy the first A) what is wrong with you and B) why are you reading this and C) give it a miss you will hate!
For the rest of you out there with a sense of humour go see it!
Overall 7/10
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