Still funny but just more of the same...

Rating: 7/10 (10 June 2011)

I liked Hangover II. The gags still hit you in that disturbing way we have come to love. Fine performances once again by Zach, Ed, Bradley and Ken Jeong as Mr. Chou is given more screen time. The director uses Bangkok to good effect.
If you saw the first movie and liked it, go ahead and see the second. You won't be too disappointed. If you didn't see the first I can't recommend seeing this one until you do. Many of the jokes refer back to gags in the first film.
And there in lies the problem, Hangover 2 isn't fresh. It's just more of the same. Now the SAME is still pretty damn funny. Some big laughs save it from being a so-so movie.
One big problem I had with the film is that nothing was done with the character Doug again. Not to spoil anything but it's not Doug who goes missing this time. I felt this was the perfect opportunity to see Doug in action. He could have roamed Bangkok with the "three BFFs" or it would have been cool to see how he runs interference for the guys at the luxury resort they're staying at. Alas more potential comedy was missed. Will this be rectified in a HANGOVER III? Will anyone care?