Which hangover movie is the best

For comedies, the sequels are very spiteful and cynical. After years of playing supporting roles, Bradley Cooper finally got to lead a comedy in The Hangover. Zach Galifianakis was one of the quirkiest voices in standup when he landed the role of Alan and Ed Helms, then known for The Daily Show and The Office , got his first major film role as Stu. The trio gave their all in the first movie. Ed Helms has confirmed there is absolutely no chance of a fourth installment.

Director Todd Phillips reworked a lot of the script with Jeremy Garelick, adding the tiger, the baby, the police car, and Mike Tyson. What worked here was Lucas and Moore providing a strong narrative groundwork on which Phillips could build all kinds of absurdity. The sequels relied a lot more on shock value, using racial slurs as punchlines and tossing in gun violence in lieu of actual jokes.

It seems that Todd Phillips was constantly trying to top himself, but shock humor is one of the laziest forms of comedy. The laughter you'll get from Bridesmaids will distract you from all the ways your body is telling you it hates you: alcohol sweats, pounding headache, never-ending nausea This one is super sad so please use discretion if you're feeling fragile.

Don't blame us if you find yourself calling home and asking to be put on the phone with your dog when the movie is over. Another nostalgic watch to get you through that alcohol-induced bout of existential dread is Star Wars. Carrie Fisher , we love you. Don't pretend you're too old or cool for Toy Story.

Let Tom Hanks' dulcet tones be the soundtrack to your hangover. They're gals movies through and through, best watched with your flatmates while eagerly awaiting your Deliveroo. You'll be able to recite all the best SATC quotes while you're at it. Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper on-screen working through their complex emotions. What's not to love when you're hungover?

Approach this one with caution: watching Magic Mike hungover could be the perfect, hunky antidote you need, OR it could just make you sad you're not dating Channing Tatum.

Raiders of the Lost Ark is comfortable watching and it'll remind you of your childhood, AKA hangover perfection. A lso, there technically isn't much of a "hangover. For you. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options.

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It often indicates a user profile. Log out. US Markets Loading It's so funny, it's almost worth having to hear that annoying guy in the next cubicle say ''Very nice'' for five-and-a-half months straight.

When you're stricken with a hangover, practically the last thing you want to do is get hit in the head with a wrench. But watching other people get hit in the head with a wrench?

That's an entirely different matter. This zany sports parody, made during that brief window during which the Frat Pack were actually amusing, has everything: hilarious commentators, inspiring oration from Lance Armstrong, and more groin hits than a marathon of America's Funniest Home Videos.

While it may not be legal in the game of dodgeball, off-the-wall definitely works in comedy. What could go down easier than this frothy retelling of Cinderella starring Drew Barrymore as a mistreated young noblewoman and Anjelica Huston as her deliciously wicked step-mother?

We even have empirical evidence: At least one EW staffer watched this on January 1, , and still remembers it fondly. Did we forget any of your faves? Sound off below! No rush Stuck to your couch after New Year's revelry? These slight, silly films are easy on your eyes--and brain.

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