"The Hangover III" is a 2013 American comedy film, directed by Todd Phillips, and is the third installment in "The Hangover" series. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and Ken Jeong, with supporting roles played by John Goodman and Melissa McCarthy.
The plot of the movie is quite different from its predecessors. It does not follow the same format of the first two films, where the characters wake up after a wild night of partying with no memory of what happened, and then spend the rest of the movie trying to piece together the events of the previous night.
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Instead, "The Hangover III" sees the Wolfpack reuniting when Alan (played by Zach Galifianakis) goes through a personal crisis. They embark on a road trip to take Alan to a rehab center, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with the movie's main antagonist, Marshall (played by John Goodman).
Marshall is a ruthless gangster who wants the Wolfpack to help him track down Leslie Chow (played by Ken Jeong), who has stolen a large amount of gold bars from him. The rest of the movie sees the Wolfpack trying to locate Chow and return the stolen gold, while also dealing with the consequences of their past actions.
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One of the major criticisms of the movie was its departure from the formula of the first two films. Many fans were disappointed that it did not feature the same level of wild and unpredictable humor that they had come to expect from the franchise.
However, others appreciated the change in direction, and praised the movie for its more grounded storyline and more character-driven humor. The movie also received praise for its performances, particularly from Zach Galifianakis, whose portrayal of Alan was seen as the standout performance of the film.
Despite mixed reviews, "The Hangover III" was a financial success, grossing over $362 million worldwide. However, it did not match the box office success of its predecessors, which both grossed over $470 million each.
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The film also marked the end of the "Hangover" franchise, with director Todd Phillips stating that he did not have any plans to make a fourth film. However, he did leave the door open for a potential spin-off centered around the character of Leslie Chow, played by Ken Jeong.
In conclusion, "The Hangover III" was a departure from the formula of the first two films, and received mixed reviews as a result. However, it still managed to be a financial success and was seen by many as a fitting end to the franchise. Fans of the series may have been disappointed that it did not feature the same level of wild and unpredictable humor as the first two movies, but the film still had its moments of humor and showcased some strong performances from its cast.
