In defense of The Hangover Trilogy...
I've noticed several people both within my friend group and out in the far reaches of the internet like Twitter (now X) look back on The Hangover trilogy and attempt to "cancel" them for what they perceive as offensive jokes and language. As a fan of the series, I'd like to explain my defense of the trilogy now that the final installment is over a decade old. For clarification, this is not me defending the quality of the films because that's for you to decide. (Personally, I think the original is the best R-rated comedy of all time and I rewatch all three films frequently) I'm simply responding to the criticisms from sensitive souls in 2024 who felt icky about some of the humor. I'll respond with three main points. First, the views and act…
Idea for The Hangover Part IV
So at this point it's pretty evident that The Hangover Part IV is not happening however there are many requests for it, so one never truely knows. In any case I thought of an interesting idea for a fourth part.
First of all it takes place during and after the events of Part 3. After Sid Garner dies Tracy begins to starts worrying everyone as she begins to show signs of mild depression. To try and combat this Lauren and Stephanie decide to take Tracy on a suprise trip to Vegas seeing as how happy it made Alan. They leave soon after Alan's intervention however it doesn't seem to cheer her up at first and something goes wrong, leading them to get drugged. They then wake up in similar fashion to their husbands to find that Stephanie is gone. In…
Top 10 Box Office R-Rated Comedies
With the original The Hangover being the number 1 top US grossing R-rated comedy of all time, it's no surprise that box office soothsayers are predicting that The Hangover Part II will soon takes it's place somewhere in the list of top ten rated R comedy champs.
Below is the official tally from Box Office Mojo.
FILM (US GROSS):
- The Hangover $277,322,503
- Wedding Crashers $209,255,921
- There's Something About Mary $176,484,651
- Scary Movie $157,019,771
- Knocked Up $148,768,917
- American Pie 2 $145,103,595
- National Lampoon's Animal House $141,600,000
- Superbad $121,463,226
- Jackass 3-D $117,229,692
- Porky's $111,289,673
To vote on which top grossing film is your favorite, go HERE!
And tell us where you think The Hangover Part II will end up on the list!
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Hangover Part 2 on track for record opening
The Hollywood Reporter has announced that The Hangover Part II is tracking so well it may be on it's way to opening at or above $100 million, which would set an all time record for an R-rated film.
Because of the Memorial Day Weekend, the film, which reunites stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and Justin Bartha, has the advantage of an extra day.
It even higher pre-interest scores than Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, which claimed $90.1 million in pirate booty domestically over the weekend.
The last film that opened to $100 million or more was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I which conjured up a magical $125 million, but that film wasn't R-rated.
If you recall the original Hangover is the highe…
Warner Bros wins tattoo lawsuit
As previously reported, tattoo artist S. Victor Whimill tried to delay release of The Hangover Part II with a copyright lawsuit claiming that the Maori-inspired facial tattoo he gave Mike Tyson was illegally reproduced on the face of Ed Helms. Well, looks like Mike and his tattoo artist got knocked out- the court has ruled in favor of Warner Brothers.
With the film tracking to shatter domestic box-office records, Warner is obviously very pleased with the decision. As am I.
So if you were worried you might not be permitted to see the Alan Garner and the Wolfpack get into trouble in Thailand this weekend, worry no more. Just prepare yourself for a good hangover...
Source: cnn.com
Vote on your favorite Hangover 2 movie poster!
With The Hangover Part II getting released this thursday (May 26), there's been a plethora of movie posters for the film, some of them touting individual characters of the Wolfpack such as Phil Wenneck, Alan Garner, and Stuart Price along with classic quotes.
Check out all the poster and tell us which you like best by voting HERE!
Tattoo lawsuit seeks to halt Hangover 2 release
S. Victor Whitmill, the tattooist who gave boxer Mike Tyson his Maori-inspired facial tattoo, filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. that might disrupt the release of The Hangover Part II. In the film Stuart, (Ed Helms) wakes up with an amnesia inducing hangover and a tattoo just like Tyson’s.
Whitmill is claiming copyright infringement and said in the lawsuit, as quoted by the New York Times, that he’s “never been asked for permission for, and has never consented to, the use, reproduction or creation of a derivative work based on his original tattoo.”
On Friday, Warner Bros. responded in court that Whitmill’s claim has no legal precedent and falled under ‘”fair use”, (because it's a parody).
Tyson, it turns out, initially had no clue about the …
Live Streaming of Hangover Part II Premiere
The Hangover Part II hits theaters next week on May 26 and the big Hollywood premiere is tonight, May 19. But you don't have to live in Los Angeles to experience this red carpet event because NowLive will be streaming live premiere coverage!
Streaming will start at 6:30 PM PST (9:30 PM EST). Ross Mathews will be on the red carpet to ask stars Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms and others about being part of the Wolfpack.
Other celebrities being interviewed will include Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Colin Egglesfield, Will Ferrell, Jay-Z, George Lopez, Rihanna, Rainn Wilson and more.
All you have to do for your front row seats is click on this link HERE!
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Behind the Scenes Stills, Hangover Part II
Yesterday, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, we brought you tons of STILLS from The Hangover Part II, the sequel to the smash hit The Hangover. Well now we have more stills for you, this time behind the scenes, showing director Todd Philips talking to his actors, including Zach Galifianakis and Bradley Cooper.
Take a look at the stills and don't forget to enter our Hangover Part II Giveaway!
Stills from The Hangover Part II
What happens in Vegas might stay in Vegas, but what happens at Stu's wedding in Bangkok can't even be imagined... That's the premise for The Hangover Part II, which features the same creative team that brought you the most successful R rated comedy of all time, The Hangover. Stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and Justin Bartha reprise their roles and are joined by newcomers Mason Lee, Jamie Chung and Oscar® nominee Paul Giamatti.
From the looks of these stills courtesy of Warner Bros., the film looks like it's going to be a blast. I can't wait to see how Alan (Zach) gets his head shaved (guesses anyone?).
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Hangover 2 Trailer
Howdy Hangover Fans,
Be sure to watch the new Hangover 2 Trailer here!
Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug are back and this time are traveling to Bangkok for Stu's wedding. The film is scheduled to be released in the U.S. on the May 26, 2011 weekend. (Memorial Day)
What do you think? Will the sequel be as good as the original?