Temporary and fading, it limits itself with its reliance on gross-out humor; once you’ve seen the depravity onscreen, the shock no longer exists, making its rewatchability nil. You’ll laugh a lot the first time you see it but see it only once.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Sep 4, 2023

Over at the Nevada Film Office, none of us staff members thought a little comedy with not-too- familiar stars would produce a Mike Tyson knock-out punch...

Full Review | Aug 11, 2021

It may not be the most groundbreaking comedy, but following the drunken leads' exploits in reverse is a formula for a great time.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Nov 28, 2020

What happens in Vegas is very funny, indeed.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4.0 | Sep 10, 2020

The filmmakers throw in so many forced elements of farce, that it dissipates the sense that maybe, just maybe, this kind of thing could happen to any of us.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Oct 31, 2019

Here's a comedy that understands how to be raunchy and smart -- and isn't afraid to get a laugh at any expense.

Full Review | Original Score: B | May 16, 2019

Galifianakis went from being an alt-comedy idol to a mainstream pop culture figure. The Hangover still feels like a breath of fresh air.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Mar 26, 2019

Maybe, just maybe, the movie drags like a half-detached muffler and for some reason nobody wants to mention it.

Full Review | Oct 30, 2018

Though it looks like just another men-will-be-guys-will-be-boys-will-be-idiots affair, this well-scripted affair still stands up as a refreshingly unpredictable laugh machine.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 14, 2018

The movie, in the end, feels as as shabby as the unfulfilled lives that, we assume, these men will resume once the fun and games are over.

Full Review | Jan 2, 2018

In the case of The Hangover, Phillips made a decent diversion, but no classic; like its heroes you'll have a good time, then forget most of it when you wake up the following morning. It's a movie, not a film.

Full Review | Sep 18, 2017

... I went in to The Hangover with low expectations but ended up laughing more times than I thought I would.

Full Review | Original Score: B | Sep 12, 2017

This is lazy, condescending half-assed filmmaking. When in doubt, simply slap a piece of rap music overtop of the action.

Full Review | Aug 22, 2017

The galaxy Galifianakis is beaming in from is infinitely more fascinating than the one this film occupies, but his visits from Beserko World are more than worth it.

Full Review | Original Score: B | Jun 22, 2013

The kind of brilliant comedy that will have you gasping, laughing so hard you'll have tears in your eyes and rocking back in your chair from laughter.

Full Review | Original Score: 10/10 | May 25, 2013

Just when you think things can't get any more farcical, they do: The Hangover is the Crank of comedy.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 29, 2012

If the movie's gleeful rush into areas of questionable comedic taste occasionally raises an eyebrow here and there, the end sequence will sear them right off.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 29, 2011

A younger generation is finding new stupid things to do underneath the desert sun.

Full Review | Aug 26, 2011

Starting on Monday, Coogan and Bryden share meals . . . and what passes for conversation. When they're not insufferable, they're boring

Full Review | Jun 27, 2011

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 24, 2011