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Gareth von Kallenbach (980 KP) rated The Hangover (2009) in Movies

Aug 9, 2019

The road trip gone awry has been a staple of Hollywood comedies for years. Bing Crosby and Bob Hope provided tons of laughs with their “Road To” films which have continued with films ranging from “Road Trip” to the Chevy Chase “Vacation” film series. In the new movie “The Hangover”, Director Todd Phillips follows upon his many successes which include “Old School”, and “Starsky and Hutch” to create one of the funniest films in recent memory.

When Doug (Justin Bartha) is about to be married, his friends Stu (Ed Helms) and Phil (Bradley Cooper) decide to give Doug a bachelor party. With his eccentric future brother-in-law Alan (Zach Galifinakis) in tow, the guys hit the town for a night to remember. Or maybe not.

After a rooftop toast overlooking the scenic Las Vegas strip, Stu, Phil, and Alan awaken to find their lavish suite at Ceasar’s Palace destroyed and everything from a tiger to a chicken sharing their room. Henpecked Stu panics, having told his girlfriend they were going to wine country and is at a loss to explain the state of the room as well as his missing tooth. With all three men nursing a severe hangover and Doug nowhere to be found, things take a turn for the worse when a baby is discovered in the closet of their suite. Desperate to get to the bottom of the previous night and locate Doug, the guys try to piece together their lost night.

As the plot unfolds, the guys go from a wedding chapel to a hospital and police station, and trying to stay ahead of new threats and complications that arise. With Doug’s wedding looming in a few hours, the group takes extreme measures to find their friend and get him to the alter on time.

What follows is a hysterical and highly enjoyable comedy that rarely lets up long enough for you to stop laughing before unleashing even more comedy. The ensemble cast is strong and have great camaraderie and chemistry. The film loses some momentum in the final act but rebounds nicely with the final segments. Make sure you stay for the credits for some hysterical stuff and some great celebrity cameos. While some may find the humor crude and sophomoric, if you are not easily offended, you will laugh loud and often at this comedic delight.

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Does It Yurt? Travels in Central Asia or How I Came to Love the Stans

Stephen M Bland, Michael Bland and Ola's Kool Kitchen

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Conjuring images of nomadic horsemen, spectacular monuments, breathtaking scenery and crippling...

How England Made the English: From Why We Drive on the Left to Why We Don't Talk to Our Neighbours

Harry Mount

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Harry Mount's How England Made the English: From Why We Drive on the Left to Why We Don't Talk to...

Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2514 KP) rated Home for the Homicides in Books

Dec 18, 2025

Who is the Christmas Grinch?

It’s the middle of December, and New Oslo has been subjected to some pranks in the last few days, but things are about to escalate. First, Tessa Treslow and her aunt Edna find a man who was car jacked and left on the side of the road. Then, various businesses in town are being vandalized. But when a murder victim is found at the sight of a fire, Tessa really steps up her sleuthing. Can she figure out who is responsible before things take a second deadly turn?

It was great to visit the characters during the Christmas season. I loved how the season was incorporated into the plot. Due to the nature of the crimes, it takes a while to zero in on definite suspects or motives, but the book always feels like it is moving forward. Having said that, the ending isn’t as definitive as I normally like, but it worked in this case. I struggled with some character ages (feel like we should have had an additional generation in there). On the other hand, we got to meet more of Tessa’s family, and I really loved spending time with them. They all felt real. And I enjoyed catching up with our friends in town as well. Fans will enjoy this holiday offering. And if you haven’t found this fun series yet, I recommend you fix that today.

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Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit

Games and Sports

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Andy K (10823 KP) rated The Blues Brothers (1980) in Movies

Jun 20, 2018

The Blues Brothers (1980)

1980 | Action, Comedy

8.7

(27 Ratings)

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We're on a mission from God!

If you ever just want to put yourself in a good mood, put on The Blues Brothers. There is really something for everyone in it.

Do you like musicals? Do you like car chases (one of the most epic of all time)? Do you like comedies? Do you like epic road films? Do you like Carrie Fisher with a flamethrower?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the film for you.

After his brother Jake gets out of prison, Elwood Blues and his newly freed brother visit a church where they discover it is going to close unless they can raise enough money to keep it running. Through a profound religious experience, Jake discovers he must get his old rhythm and blues band back together to raise money for this noble cause.

The film truly is perfect in every way!