When A Hangover In Vegas Goes Awry

Rating: Null/10 (9 January 2010)

Having never experienced a hangover I can't say much about what it feels like but I have heard some amusing hangover stories from friends. I wasn't expecting much from this movie. I thought it would be just another silly Hollywood comedy loaded with non-funny done-to-death toilet humour and very little substance. However, I was pleasantly surprised. In a way it does remind me of 'Dude Where's My Car' but with a more interesting storyline (not that I'm putting down the aforementioned example which was funny in its own right). The story itself is told well and the selection of Vegas, which itself is a city full of mysteries and excitements, is a clever choice. Of course the situations are pretty extreme but that only builds the humour rather than destroy. The cast that includes Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha and Heather Graham form a solid cast. I wouldn't go far enough to call it the best comedy because that would be lying but 'The Hangover' is fun enough to watch with friends.