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[pacman]

For all those who have seen The Hangover II, a question - given that this is a comedy, when do I laugh?

How is it possible to have an unlimited budget available to engage the services of the best comedy writers & the best they can come up with is a series of sight gags that are as amusing as a cup of cold vomit. The lead 'dudes' spend most of the movie screaming & carrying on like ADD kindergarten kids on speed.

I so much wanted to enjoy this film that I feel betrayed by all the hype that it is such a load of merde. We all know the story line, the guys all get wasted while having a drink the night before the wedding. They don't know where they are when they wake up, the groom is sporting a Mike Tyson facial tattoo, they have lost the bride's younger brother, a Thai drug dealer is dead in their room & no one knows what happened.

That's about as funny as it gets. It isn't a bad premise to start with, why couldn't they have done something with it? Instead we get the obligatory bad dudes who want something they don't know they have, the compulsory go-go bar scene where they start hyperventilating at the sight of Yasmin's cock, the de rigeur car chase, the cute smoking monkey that should have animal welfare groups up in arms, it just goes from one cliche to the next. Even the bride's father goes from disliking the groom to giving him a big bear hug & welcome all in the space of 24 hours. Wow, who saw that coming?

And Alan, the bearded guy who is euphemistically described as a lovable 'man-child' is nothing more than a nasty, hateful sociopath whose idea of fun is to destroy the dreams of others. This is despite being warned not to do it again. His total lack of judgement indicate a serious case of mental illness. Of course there would be no movie without him.

I really hope there is The Hangover III, where Stu the dentist gets to perform root canals on his "friends" without an anaesthetic. They can scream for half the movie before they all go to a ladyboy bar & get publicly fucked. Now that would be funny & I wouldn't feel quite so ripped off.

[Crackerjax]

So how'd u like the movie Paccers?

Rule of thumb - sequels suck

[onetruesaxon]

For all those who have seen The Hangover II, a question - given that this is a comedy, when do I laugh?

How is it possible to have an unlimited budget available to engage the services of the best comedy writers & the best they can come up with is a series of sight gags that are as amusing as a cup of cold vomit. The lead 'dudes' spend most of the movie screaming & carrying on like ADD kindergarten kids on speed.

I so much wanted to enjoy this film that I feel betrayed by all the hype that it is such a load of merde. We all know the story line, the guys all get wasted while having a drink the night before the wedding. They don't know where they are when they wake up, the groom is sporting a Mike Tyson facial tattoo, they have lost the bride's younger brother, a Thai drug dealer is dead in their room & no one knows what happened.

That's about as funny as it gets. It isn't a bad premise to start with, why couldn't they have done something with it? Instead we get the obligatory bad dudes who want something they don't know they have, the compulsory go-go bar scene where they start hyperventilating at the sight of Yasmin's cock, the de rigeur car chase, the cute smoking monkey that should have animal welfare groups up in arms, it just goes from one cliche to the next. Even the bride's father goes from disliking the groom to giving him a big bear hug & welcome all in the space of 24 hours. Wow, who saw that coming?

And Alan, the bearded guy who is euphemistically described as a lovable 'man-child' is nothing more than a nasty, hateful sociopath whose idea of fun is to destroy the dreams of others. This is despite being warned not to do it again. His total lack of judgement indicate a serious case of mental illness. Of course there would be no movie without him.

I really hope there is The Hangover III, where Stu the dentist gets to perform root canals on his "friends" without an anaesthetic. They can scream for half the movie before they all go to a ladyboy bar & get publicly fucked. Now that would be funny & I wouldn't feel quite so ripped off.

Did you ask for your money back at the end of the film ?

[pacman]

No I didn't but at $18 for the ticket, I can think how I could have better spent it.

And furthermore, this movie has taken a record amount at the box office for a Memorial Day weekend in the USA. What does that say about the public consciousness? Is this what we can expect from now on as the standard for big screen comedies? And the film has an R rating in the US yet it is still a puerile load of drivel.

I noted that a famous Australian film reviewer commented that the young audience he shared his screening with were amused the most by the bits he found the least funny. I had exactly the same experience. What does that suggest? That the younger audience's view of comedy has become so distorted they can no longer tell what's funny any more?

The subject matter of drunken tourists running into ladyboys in a Bangkok bar is so rich in comedic potential that if anyone is planning to make a movie on the subject, count me in.

[stonefre]

No I didn't but at $18 for the ticket, I can think how I could have better spent it.

And furthermore, this movie has taken a record amount at the box office for a Memorial Day weekend in the USA. What does that say about the public consciousness? Is this what we can expect from now on as the standard for big screen comedies? And the film has an R rating in the US yet it is still a puerile load of drivel.

Well you went to see it, so how does that make them any different from you?

[dixon cox]

No I didn't but at $18 for the ticket, I can think how I could have better spent it.

And furthermore, this movie has taken a record amount at the box office for a Memorial Day weekend in the USA. What does that say about the public consciousness? Is this what we can expect from now on as the standard for big screen comedies? And the film has an R rating in the US yet it is still a puerile load of drivel.

Well you went to see it, so how does that make them any different from you?

A perfect retort

[pacman]

Well you went to see it, so how does that make them any different from you?

There's an enormous difference between my deliberate decision to watch this movie despite reading dire reviews about it compared to choosing it as the best film available, something it so obviously wasn't.

I had many motivations to go. It is set in Bangkok, a city I know, it touches on many things I am familiar with, Soi Cowboy, ladyboys, etc. Plus it was billed as great comedy & I am always up for a laugh. There are reviews on an Australian film website where two posters gave it zero stars out of five, several more gave it one out of five, I have never seen that before but it's comedy, how bad can it be?

Now I know but my comment on the collective consciousness refers to that mass of people who went happily to watch this & probably consider it great entertainment. I find it appalling that so many people can have such little discernment. Lots of guys here on the forum will disagree with my opinion. I have no argument against anyone's opinion, as I stated, the movie has a good premise & features multiple sight gags. If that's what floats your boat, good luck to you.

[Macman]

I have to admit that I like any post by Pacman. I have no intention of seeing the movie because I have a feeling that I'll agree completely with Pac. In my case, maybe I'm just too much of an old fart. The fact that Yasmin Lee is in it makes it pretty tempting, though. I had no idea that she ever did regular movies. I was a huge fan before she got the bolt-ons.

Macman

[pacman]

Cheers Macman, that's very nice of you to say that. I certainly don't post looking for praise.

I would love to hear your take on this movie. My comments do read rather harsh in the cold light of day. I haven't been a fan of Hollywood formulaic movies with their predictable plot twists & endings for many years. I tend to haunt art-house cinemas, I love nothing better than a good European flick complete with sub-titles & leading men as ugly as a warthog's arse. Not everyone's cuppa tea I grant you.

For members of any LB forum, this is a ground breaking movie & could herald the start of a run of ladyboy appearances in big screen productions. Mainstream that is, not porno. If the chatter about Yasmin keeps up, you know the Hollywood mantra - nothing succeeds like excess. (apologies to Oscar Wilde)

And to Macman, may I return the compliment. I am following your journey with your GF in the PI & I find myself getting as anxious about what lies in store as you do. Allowing us to live the experience vicariously is a sign of good writing. Your detail paints a picture for us to be there with you. I wish you both the best for the future.

[thailover57]

Was tempted to buy the DVD on the street (last time was The Davinci Code and it stopped halfway through). With these reviews, guess I'll pass. Rather live it - LOL!

[soulboy]

No I didn't but at $18 for the ticket, I can think how I could have better spent it.

No way would you spend $18 on a ticket you must have sneaked in when they opened the fire door

I have to agree with you brother Pacman , Hangover 1 was funny Hangover 2 was shit .

[Macman]

Pacman, I remember a lot of your posts from Stogie Bear's site. I haven't been there for a long time, but it was always good to hear your opinions.
I'm afraid I won't be giving my take on the movie, even with the presence of the fabulous Miss Lee. That formula just doesn't work with me. I'd say it's all due to my age, but I don't think I ever went in for that type of flick. My kind of comedy is something like "My Cousin Vinny", but I think you have to be American to appreciate the humor in that one, and it helps a lot to be a New Yorker. I brought a lot of DVDs with me, and have been showing them to my GF, even though I've seen them all. So far we've watched "Dog Day Afternoon", "John Q" and "As Good As It Gets".
Thanks for the good wishes, Pac.

Macman (no relation to Pacman)