The Hangover
E had somehow never seen this so we threw it on to see how it may or may not have held up and despite some elements of the classic 2000s era homophobia that was considered “comedy”, everything else was still actually funny in 2024. Amazingly, E not only hadn’t seen it, but the plot had also not been spoiled for her, which is half the fun of this movie. The mystery element that drives this movie, trying to uncover what happened to them elevates this a bit beyond the fraternity humor. Amazing to think this was the breakout movie for Cooper, Galifianakis and Helms, and see the paths they’ve all taken. They all play their roles well, but Galifianakis is certainly the best part of the movie, as every line he utters remains funny to this day. E enjoyed it more than she thought she would, which is a win you’ll take for this 15-year-old movie.
-Z
