Film Review: The Hangover Part 3

Plot: After the death of his father, Alan’s family and friends hold an intervention for Alan, agreeing to send him to a rehab facility. Whilst en route, things take a turn for the worst, resulting in kidnapping, burglary and the return of Mr Chow.

Writer and director Todd Phillips takes a different route with this film instead of the now predictable alcohol-induced amnesia hangover. While that narrative was both fresh and impressive, the sequel it produced proved to be disappointing with its audience.

After the death of his father, Alan’s family and friends hold an intervention for Alan (Zach Galifianakis). Knowing that he will never agree to go to rehab alone, Stu (Ed Helms), Phil (Bradley Cooper) and Doug (Justin Bartha) agree to go with him. After being forced off the road and kidnapped by masked criminals, we are met with what looks like an Elvis impersonator crossed with a 1970’s Mafia Don, Marshall (John Goodman).

Marshall informs them that Mr Chow (Ken Jeong) has stolen a considerable amount of money from him and gives them an ultimatum; find Mr Chow or Doug dies.  

The film predominately centres around Alan, much to the audiences’ delight. We see Alan meet what has said to be a ‘female version of Alan’ (Melissa McCarthy), fall in love and an extremely awkward and slightly stomach-churning scene of them both sharing a lollipop. Stu and Phil come across somewhat boring  compared to the other two films, this is clearly because of the new plotline.  

Although the film has a different narrative structure, you can still expect some of the same humour and beloved elements that made us laugh out loud at the first instalment. We’re still awkwardly laughing at Alan’s love for ‘best friend’ Phil, fairly surprised at Mr Chows exaggerated performance but we’re still left wanting something more.

I want to say the film is aiming at black humour, although it’s not quite there. Some laugh out loud moments but it is quite evident the time has come to put this franchise to rest. If you’ve seen the previous films, I would definitely recommend this film. You can book your Odeon cinema tickets here.

 

Courtesy of Odeon Cinemas.

 

 

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Monochrome kinda gal. 

Discipline Is Needed

If you're in the wrong, you're in the wrong. Simple as that.

In this case anyway. 

Age, sex, religion - none of which were taken into consideration. 

Today I read that Sydney Swans football player Adam Goodes was racially abused by a 13-year-old girl. 

The Sydney Swans were playing against 

Collingwood, when the Collingwood supporter shouted 'ape' at Goodes. 

Goodes then asked for the teenage girl to be escorted from the football ground. 

He has since said he was left heartbroken. 

'That's what hurt me so bad...when I turned around, I just saw this young face and...it was just sad.

'That's why I had to leave the arena, it just broke my heart.'

He also said that he recognises it's not her fault. 

'It's not her fault, she's 13, she's still so innocent, I don't put any blame on her,' 

'Unfortunately it's what she hears, in the environment she's grown up in that has made her think that it's OK to call people names.

'I guarantee she has no idea right now how it makes people feel to call them an ape.'

I completely agree with Goodes' decision. Discipline was needed and a principle was set. 

Watch the video here. 

A Must See Documentary

As you all know, I enjoy a gripping documentary.

And Panorama can produce some in-depth, quality material. 

This weeks Panorama focused on tragic Hillsborough disaster that took place in 1989. 

In December 2012, a new inquest was granted in the High Court, resulting in more publicity surrounding the infamous event. 

This weeks Panorama, Hillsborough - How They Buried the Truth, centres around how police, politicians lawyers and judges played a key part in burying the truth. 

Showing unseen footage from seven BBC Sport cameras and interviews with families of the victims. 

This documentary was emotive, controversial and sometimes distressing to watch. 

Anyone in the UK will know about the Hillsborough disaster. What they may not know, is how the event unfolded and how deeply corrupt this case actually was. 

On a personal note, I am hopeful that the families of the victims will get some peace and justice from the new inquiry. 

You can watch Panorama, Hillsborough - How They Buried the Truth on BBC iPlayer here until Monday 27th May 2013. 

Both Unique & Controversial...

For a television documentary to grip me is one thing.

But the trailer of a television documentary is another.

Recently I saw Channel 4 advertising the latest True Stories documentary; 12 Year Old Lifer.

The programme gives us a glimpse into the life of Paul Gingerich.

Paul Gingerich was part of a fairly high-profile case in America in which him and a friend were involved in the murder of Phil Danner.

The trailer gives us a brief insight showing intimate interviews with the young boy in his cell.

Channel 4's True Stories documentaries are consistently gripping. I expect no less from this one.

The subject matter is controversial and unique.

Two words that will guarantee my attention.

12 Year Old Lifer airs May 2nd on Channel 4 in the UK.