The Hangover

So I doubt I'll have time to post this often, but I'll try and keep it up. Anyway, I saw The Hangover this week and although its been out a while I thought I'd share my thoughts.

The Hangover was one of the funniest movies I've seen in theaters since Wedding Crashers. (On the other hand, I don't see many comedies in theaters.) All three leads, Bradley Cooper (Wedding Crashers), Ed Helms (The Daily Show, The Office), and Zach Galifiankis (Out Cold, various, and in this Fiona Apple video ) were all terrific. There were many funny situations and exchanges. Among my favorite was Carlos the Baby, Ed Helms missing a tooth (which I heard is actually true and incorporated into the movie), and when the valet pulls up in a police cruiser which they arrived in last night. A one of my favorite exchange goes something like this

Alan: I can't lose anyone else not after my Grandpa died.

Phil: I'm sorry, when did he die?

Alan: World War II

Phil: Fighting?

Alan: No, Vermont...Skiing in Vermont.

Zach Galifiankis was probably my favorite. He plays the loner/odd/slightly creepy/fiance's brother very well, if not over the top. Many of his lines are gems. The movie also sports a couple actors in bit parts from Old School. (One of them is the director and the other is the wedding band)

Anyway, if you looking for a smart comedy, a movie with a lot of depth, or a dramedy this probably isn't the right film for you. If you're looking for a movie with a lot of cheap laughs, immature humor, and a slight mystery this movie is probably what your looking for. A great film to unwind to.