The Hangover

The Hangover (2009) is a wildly popular comedy film that follows three friends Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), and Alan (Zach Galifianakis) as they wake up in Las Vegas after a bachelor party they can’t remember. They quickly realize that the groom, Doug (Justin Bartha), is missing, and they have no recollection of what happened the previous night. The rest of the movie revolves around their chaotic, often absurd, attempts to retrace their steps and find Doug before his wedding. What makes The Hangover stand out is its unpredictable, outrageous humor, quirky characters (especially Alan, played by Galifianakis), and clever twists. The use of Las Vegas as a setting adds to the wildness of the story, and the friendship dynamic among the three leads gives the film heart. It became a massive hit for its fresh take on the buddy-comedy genre, spawning two sequels that, while not as critically acclaimed, were still successful at the box office.