More than expected

Rating: 9/10 (25 July 2009)

I just returned from the theater where I saw "The Hangover", and I must admit, with what I saw from it first, I wouldn't have chosen it myself, but a very foxy lady (Italian, redhead, and a nice rack) asked me if I wanted to see that one, and any guy will know that if a girl like that asks you out, SHE chooses the movie. Awaiting her arrival, I met my cousin up front, and he told me he thought"The Hangover" was that chick flick. After just watching the film for 2 minutes, Bradley Cooper appeared on the screen and my date said "Oh God, he's so hot, that's the reason why I wanted to see the film". At this point, I didn't really think this movie was going to be something, but soon I had to review my opinion.
The humour in this movie for starters is of different levels. There is the sexual innuendo/teen-humour, there are crazy and absurd situations, there is some slapstick, basically, whatever humour you favour, this movie has got it. You'll laugh at some point in the film.
The beginning of the movie gives you a great feeling. It really somehow has that vibe of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", where you also had the feeling that you wanted to experience the same fun the actors in that movie had. You just feel like you're on a "magical ride" with them, and you regret not being there in real life.
The characters in this movie are really worked out nicely, both by the screenplay as well as the actors. Hot shot of the evening, Bradley Cooper, really gave me the impression like he was an incredible fun person to be around with, and I'd definitely want Phil (his character in the movie) to be my friend in real life. Zach Galifianakis (Alan) plays a great annoying little moron too. In the beginning of the movie you hate him, and you'd wish they dump him in the desert, but he manages to win you over by his at least good nature.
A nice addition to the movie is Ken Jeong who plays a (probably) gay leader of the Chinese mafia who seems obsessed by imitating Western (African-American) slang and manners. Normally I'm not too fond of Asian actors, but this one really give the movie extra humour.
Don't let a weak trailer keep you from seeing this movie. I've enjoyed it immensely, and had quite a few laughs, while I'm usually not the kind to break out in laughter.