The Hangover

Release Year: 2009
Review: Great comedies need to both be original and push boundaries. 'The Hangover' definitely pushes boundaries. At times it might have pushed them too far, and was just crude for the sake of being crude. Many of the great comedies over the last few years all seem to both take risks but also had a heart. This film took risks, but there wasn't much else there. It was a funny film, no doubt about it, I just wish there was a bit more too it. 'The Hangover' felt like the the dim-witted jock of the new Apatow-comedy generation family. None the less, if all you are looking for is a laugh there are plenty to be had.
Rating: 3/5