Mini Review
After the hideous car crash that was The Hangover Part II, I really wasn't looking forward to Part III. And in fact I had intended not to see it, especially if it was going to be nothing more than a rehash of the first film, again. But I'd been enjoying the sun all afternoon at a Barbeque on the beach and decided on a bit of a whim to join my friends when they suggested seeing it after our coals had cooled.
The first thing to point out about The Hangover Part III is that there is no hangover. At least not in any scene prior to the credits rolling. The main focus of this third installment in the Hangover trilogy is yet another kidnapping of Doug (Justin Bartha), but this time it's when the guys are all sober. Doug's kidnapper Marshall (John Goodman) is seeking the Wolfpack's old friend Mr Chow (Ken Jeong), who has stolen a considerable amount of money from him. Marshall has been monitoring communications between Alan (Zach Galifianakis) and the illusive Mr Chow and decides to take Doug as insurance for the gang bringing Chow to Marshall. If they manage it they'll get Doug back in one piece. If not, well...
I must admit that The Hangover Part III was actually much more enjoyable than Part II. Although the Doug kidnapping was basically the same story as The Hangover, it did have a lot more originality than Part II did and was a lot funnier as a result. Bradley Cooper was definitely the film's saving grace yet again as not only did he look stunning (sorry about the blatant sexism there but he's hot) but he's without doubt the better actor of the three leads.
If you're looking for a comedy that you don't need to get too invested in then The Hangover Part III is definitely for you. I just hope Todd Phillips decides to leave the trilogy on a relatively high note and not make any more. 7 out of 10.
Viewing Date - 2nd June 2013
UK Release Date - 24th May 2013
Cast Overview:
Bradley Cooper ~ Phil
Ed Helms ~ Stu
Zach Galifianakis ~ Alan
Justin Bartha ~ Doug
Ken Jeong ~ Mr Chow
John Goodman ~ Marshall
Melissa McCarthy ~ Cassie
Heather Graham ~ Jade
Mike Epps ~ Black Doug
Director ~ Todd Phillips
Writer(s) ~ Todd Phillips, Craig Mazin, Jon Lucas (characters) and Scott Moore (characters)
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