Movie #252 - The Hangover

The Hangover
2009 - Rated R - 1 hr 40 min
Director: Todd Phillips
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Heather Graham, Jeffrey Tambor, Ken Jeong, Rachael Harris, Mike Tyson, Mike Epps, Sasha Barrese, Rob Riggle

This movie actually DID live up to all the hype.  I was skeptical at first, since I was the last person on earth to see this movie and everyone was talking about how much I would love it.  Usually, those kinds of scenarios end in disappointment.

However, there's just something about this movie--and I don't know what it is--that it absolutely hysterical.  It's not that unique of a premise, the cast of characters is pretty cookie-cutter, and the funniest scenes are the easiest laughs... but man, is it funny.  Does it get any better than naked Ken Jeong leaping out of the trunk? I don't think so.

The quotes abound, the actors make the characters their own, and disaster is just barely thwarted.  A solid comedy that just might deserve that sequel their making.  I hope they don't screw it up.  Something tells me they won't.

Movie #100 - Bubble Boy

Bubble Boy
Touchstone Pictures
2001 - Rated PG-13 - 1 hr 24 min
Director: Blair Hayes
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Swoosie Kurtz, Marley Shelton, Danny Trejo, Fabio, Zach Galifianakis

Let this movie stand as proof that Fabio can do more than pose for romance novel covers and peddle un-butter via TV.  He can also lead cults and strike the fear of God into innocent, brain-washed followers... right?

As stupid as this movie is, it still remains one of my goofy favorites.  Honestly, it just makes me laugh, even if I'm in a bad mood.  Jake Gyllenhaal is supremely adorable, even trapped inside that bubble, and Swoosie Kurtz is spot-on overcontrolling, battle axe mother.  In addition to Fabio, there are lots of other great cameos and a whole cast of wacky characters that make this movie fun.  Even the 'bad guy' is fun to laugh at.

Don't watch this for its intellectual content; just watch it when you need a good laugh.

Oh and by the way, Zack Galifinakis is in it... before The Hangover, he was a tiny bit-part actor.  See if you can find him :)