Should Have Been Better!

Rating: 7/10 (12 September 2014)

The third and final installment in the Hangover franchise has to be looked at as a slight disappointment. Due to the lack of a positive critical response for the last film, director Todd Phillips decided to change the formula. I think that may have been a mistake, because I loved the first two films because they were incredibly hilarious. While there are some funny scenes in this film, this is more action-packed and the jokes are far and between. It was nice to see everyone back and while the film is entertaining at times, it doesn't live up to the first two films.
Phillip's film has the Wolfpack returning for one more adventure. Alan is suffering from a mental crisis and the rest of the crew decide to get him help. While on the road, they are taken by a crime lord named Marshall who is punishing the crew from the events of the first film. Now they must capture an escaped Chow or else one of their own will be killed.
The acting is pretty good, depending on who you look at. Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms continue being great as their respective characters of Phil and Stu. Zack Galifinakis is beginning to be annoying at times. He is funny at certain points, but his antics are growing old. The same can be said for Ken Jeong. Funny during some points, annoying in others. John Goodman makes a great villain, but he could have used more screen-time. Also, Melissa McCarthy makes a small cameo and she was pretty funny.
Overall, the Hangover Three is not a bad film, but it lacks in comedy and real depth compared to the first two. People complained about the same formula, but I really liked it and it would have been a lot funnier that way. Some of the noticeably funny scenes involved a giraffe and I'll give them credit for that. It's a good movie at times, but it's certainly mediocre for the rest. I rate this film 6.5/10.