Two years ago a trio of comedic actors took the world by storm with the creation of The Hangover, an intoxicating adventure that showcased what all men hope their bachelor parties to be. Now, on the helm of their success the entire gang is back, this time in Thigh-land, to prove that regardless of their past, none have learned their lesson.
While I expected much the same movie as before, I found myself pleasantly surprised with the occasional drifts this story took. Encompassing a family member of the bride to be, the town of Bangkok and a unique style of prostitute, The Hangover: Part II was never afraid to go 'there' for the sake of a laugh - and yes, male nudity does classify as 'there'.
I will admit that during the film's initial ten minutes one-liners were often forced from Galifanakis's Allan. While funny, the laughs weren't genuine, rather an instinctive reaction to the facial expressions exposed by our leading comedian. But by the time the group enters the airport for their wedding destination, things appear to have sunk in as the dialogue appears to be more natural, the jokes second nature and the storyline just unique enough to entice curiosity.
The film does hit a bit of a rough patch about midway through. I don't blame it on any one facet, but the story itself hinged for a few minutes while everyone seemed to get a grip on the situation at hand. I expected the stint to run longer than it did, so it is hard to fully fault anyone for the mishap. Luckily, a collage of illicit post credit pictures more than redeems any and all flaws from this more than worthy sequel.
