....oh dear god

Rating: 4/10 (25 May 2013)

The epic conclusion to one of the strangest trilogies wasn't as epic as I had hoped. The Hangover 3 opened and I was excited because the Hangover 2 was a giant disappointment due to the similar antics as the first movie. I got to say, this movie was different but different was far from better. The Hangover 3 was no better than the Hangover 2. It was less of a comedy and almost more of a B rated action movie. I hope you are ready for a rant because I got a good one. I can feel it in my fingertips, here we go. This movie is called THE HANGOVER. They don't get hangover. There is no drinking and all the changes made from the original didn't work. All of the actual funny parts were shown in the trailer. The only funny parts were the giraffe, the singing, and well that's really it. I can honestly say I laughed more during Evil Dead then I did in the Hangover. I don't know if that makes me a sick person. Somebody please comment and tell me they agree with me so I don't feel crazy. The main problem with this movie was Chow. I like the actor who plays Chow but I hate his character. I don't find him funny and he is over used. He is like a bottle of ketchup. You don't give up on that bottle until every last bit is out. You keep tapping on the bottom until you physically give up. He was perfectly used in the first movie but I didn't like him there either. He was at least funny in the original but I still thought he over did it. In this movie he is a main character and that drove me nuts. The focus on the movie was mainly on him when it should have been on the wolf- pack. Other than him all the comedic material was focused around Alan. Alan is supposed to be a lovable idiot who has witty jokes and makes you laugh. He pulled it off se well but in this movie he lost his edge and turned into a jerk. His jokes were flat and most of the time he just made fun of Stu. Stu is supposed to make fun of Alan, that is where his comedy originates from and he wasn't funny at all in the movie. All he does is complain and whine. Bradley Cooper was flat as well. He gave little to no effort in the role and you see it in his performance. He was boring and not funny either. Something was missing in the wolf pack and they tried to fill that with the silliness and over the top actions of chow and for me it didn't work what so ever. I knew the story would be crazy and overall it would not be a good movie but I didn't go in expecting a good movie. I went on to laugh. I was really hoping for a strong opening scene with a lot of laughs but it failed to impress. It was focused on Chow and it spoofed Shawshank Redemption, which I did not appreciate. When Chow wasn't on screen the movie wasn't that bad and it was decently funny. Most of the theater wasn't laughing either. I set myself up for the best chance possible for s good time and even the audience was flat. They were just as bored as I was. The occasional burst of laughter but it was a full theater and laughter usually builds off of others laughing. I know people and critics won't like this movie and that is a shame because the first one was so good and different. It is a shame a great title had to come to this. I hope and pray there is no Hangover 4, but knowing Hollywood there will be. John Goodman was in the movie and he was great. He wasn't funny but his addition to the movie saved me from hating it. Evert time he was on screen I was satisfied and happy. He made references to the first movie and little bits and pieces like that I liked. Black Doug comes back along with the stripper and baby from the first. There are a few cameos from the first movie any huge fan will appreciate. I liked that and it put a smile on my face. The best scene was when Alan reunites with Carlos and they have the cutest conversation. It was funny and adorable at the same time. It was a nice break from the crazy antics for some good ole fun. The main thing that aggravated me the most was the 90 second scene during the credits. It was hysterical and it showed a little glimpse of what the movie could have been. I won't spoil it but they wake up hangover, and it was another night they couldn't remember. That 90 seconds was funnier than the entire movie. I burst out into laughter the point where my sides hurt. It was funny but added to my frustration towards the fail this movie really was. Overall, The Hangover 3 blew it. This movie could have been really good and hilarious. The script was poor, the focus was messed up. Chow and Alan needed to be rewritten and it needed to be funny. This movie was not funny. The car chases and gunshots needed to be cut and added with witty comments from Alan and funny reactions from Stu and Phil. Should you see this movie? Sure, why not. It wasn't a disaster but it was close. If you saw the first two then go ahead but don't expect anything to great. The Hangover 3 gets the Willyt A for Effort, better luck next time. Mark my words, there will be a next time.