The Hangover Part II

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Hangover Part II is available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on TBS and tru TV right now. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 11,365 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Bradley Cooper is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

The Hangover Part II arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The Hangover Part II does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. The Hangover crew heads to Thailand for Stu's wedding. After the disaster of a bachelor party in Las Vegas last year, Stu is playing it safe with a mellow pre-wedding brunch. However, nothing goes as planned and Bangkok is the perfect setting for another adventure with the rowdy group. Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms lead a cast with the timing to make it work. The Hangover Part II came out in 2011. The timing in The Hangover Part II is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Hangover Part II. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Bradley Cooper anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.