“The Hangover Part II” is a comedy film released in 2011, directed by Todd Phillips and produced by Legendary Pictures. The film is a sequel to the 2009 hit comedy “The Hangover” and stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis reprising their roles as Phil, Stu, and Alan, respectively.
The film follows the trio as they travel to Thailand for Stu’s wedding and once again find themselves in a series of outrageous and increasingly dangerous situations, leading to a wild night that they can’t remember and a frantic search for their missing friend, Teddy.
The film features a similar formula and style to the original, with plenty of crude humor, gross-out gags, and comedic set pieces. However, some critics felt that the film relied too heavily on repeating the same jokes and scenarios from the first film, leading to a lack of originality and creativity.
Despite mixed reviews, “The Hangover Part II” was a commercial success, grossing over $586 million worldwide. The film also sparked controversy for its depiction of Asian stereotypes and was criticized by some for being offensive and insensitive.
While “The Hangover Part II” may not have lived up to the success and acclaim of the original, it still provided plenty of laughs and entertainment for fans of the franchise.
Duration: 102 min.
