The grand finale to the not always grand The Hangover trilogy is a sometimes sweet, occasionally dark affair that seems to aspire to more than being just another comedy sequel. Smartly avoiding the blackout gimmick of the previous two films, Part III frequently mashes up genres and tone while also providing enough of the R-rated humor that made the series such a success when it launched four years ago.
After the disappointing second film in the franchise, this entry is something of a return to form for director Todd Phillips and his stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis. While there's no wedding (well, more or less) and no lost night this time around, The Hangover Part III is still essentially a twisty-turny story that sees the Wolfpack going from set piece to set piece, unlocking the many mysteries therein. Along the way, Phillips veers off into some action-movie and thriller tropes that help to keep this Hangover from redundancy.
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