The Hangover (Unrated Edition) [Blu-ray]

SKU: B001UV4XEW
Stock: 1000
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: Blu-ray
EAN: 0883929058037
Format: Widescreen
Original Release Date: 2009-01-01
Running Time: 108

Price:

$18.00

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They planned a Vegas bachelor party that they would never forget. Now they really need to remember what exactly went down! A baby? A tiger? Why is one of them missing a tooth? And most of all, where is the groom?! What the guys did while partying can't compare to what they must do sober in an outrageous caper that has them piecing together all their bad decisions from the night before-- one hazy clue at a time. Director Todd Phillips (Old School) and an all-aces comedy cast tie one on... big time!

If you like your humor broadside up, hold the subtlety, you'll want to nurse this Hangover with your best buds. The ensemble cast meshes perfectly--it's like a super-R-rated episode of Friends: silly, slapstick, and completely in the viewer's face. When four pals go to Vegas to celebrate the imminent nuptials of one of them, they partake in a rooftop toast to "a night we'll never forget." But they're in for a big surprise: their celebration drinks were laced with date-rape drugs, so when they awake in their hotel room 12 hours later, not only are they hung over, but they can't remember what they did all night long. Oh, and they're missing the groom-to-be.The film is so cheerfully raunchy, so fiercely crude, that the humor becomes as intoxicating as the mind-altering substances. The standout in the ensemble is Zach Galifianakis, who is alternately creepy and hilarious. Ed Helm (The Office), in addition to his memory, loses a tooth in uncomfortably realistic fashion, and Bradley Cooper (He's Just Not That into You) has deadpan comic timing that whips along at the speed of light. "Ma'am, you have an incredible rack," he blares to a pedestrian from the squad car the guys have "borrowed." "I should have been a [bleeping] cop," he tells himself approvingly.

Director Todd Phillips brings back his deft handling of the actors and the dude humor that worked so well in Old School, as well as the unctuous Dan Finnerty, memorable as a lounge/wedding singer in both films. But it's the nonstop volley of jokes--most cheerily politically incorrect--that grabs the audience and thrashes it around the hotel room. Just watch out for the tiger in the bathroom. --A.T. Hurley

C. Jones on 02/10/10 09:00pm

Very pleased, got it a a good price and a couple of day earlier than predicted

lovetoshop on 02/09/10 09:00pm

Hilarious movie! I ordered it before it was out and received it within two days after it was out.

Carol A. Koch on 02/09/10 09:00pm

Bought this because everyone I know raved about it. I can see why! This film is hysterical! I would recommend this to anyone who loves to laugh and especially anyone who is getting married!! LOL!!

Linda F on 02/09/10 09:00pm

This was a funny movie and made a great xmas present! I ordered it 5 days before christmas and got it on time, which was even better!

Tyler on 02/09/10 09:00pm

I've seen Road Trip, Old School, and Starsky and Hutch, which were films by the same director. The Hangover is by far better than all three, and it's possibly one of my favorite comedies of all time. Its blend of different comedians gives it such a rich and original feel. Hangover is a classic story of detective, which breaks the chain of useless comedies in the past decade. We have a picture with a purpose other than trying to make you laugh. It's a comedy/mystery and the two genres mix wonderfully in this result.Our three main characters are perfectly cast for this movie. They compliment eachother in an untraditional way that makes most comedic directors jealous. Who would have thought that Zach Galifianakis would have a major career boost, after his nearly dead career. He redeems himself so well in this movie, and I think everyone is going to be needing him for that special part in their movie. Also newcomer Bradley Cooper and Office-boy Ed Helms get big recognition from this movie. Cooper got a major breakthrough and Helms stepped out of his office cubicle and won the laughs from moviegoers who aren't familiar with his work. Cast is this movie, without these actors it would certainly fail hardcore.All the supporting actors such as Ken Jeong, Matt Walsh, and many more definately keep the movie burning on its humourous gas. The film never has a dull moment, and I'm sure you will have a hard time picking a favorite part or line. My personal favorite was Galifianakis whole performance. He's definately the movies cake before the icing. Another thing that keeps me watching the movie more than once, is its style. Phillips took into care a real sense of great cinematography and lighting. The movie looks great with all the overcast clouds and goldish lighting on our characters faces. It looks original and sleek. It sets a stadard for all new comedies, which is you can't just try and make us laugh, you have to look cool as hell while you do it!