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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