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The Hangover (2009), Director: Todd Phillips, rated R for language, crude humor, nudity

Some guys just can't handle Vegas

Film ClipStarring: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Heather Graham, Jeffrey Tambor, Ken Jeong, Sasha Barrese

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"The bachelor party -- The whole night -- Things got outta control, and, uh... we lost Doug." - Phil

Why watch this? Anyway you slice it, this is one smart, funny film about quite a bachelor party.

Plot Summary: This is what happens when you have your bachelor party the day before the wedding. In this film, if it can go wrong, it does, when our five best friends take on Vegas after unknowingly digesting "roofies". There's a kidnapping, a baby, a tiger, a missing tooth, Mike Tyson, and an Asian mobster. The next morning, the groom is nowhere to be found. The remaining guys must retrace the foggy night, and remember enough, to find their missing friend.

Dad's Preview: There is a freshness to this mystery comedy that Hollywood has been missing. The film's wonderful cast plays it to the hilt as they uncover clues that point them in many directions during their evening of carnal debauchery. As bad as I hate to admit it, I loved this flick. Sure it has hilarious moments, but I really liked the chemistry of the cast. It was a box office hit, and also spawned two sequels.


Legendary Pictures, Green Hat Films, BenderSpink; Warner Bros.

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