Movie Review: 'The Hangover III'

The Hangover III Starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis Directed by Todd Phillips Rated R

When you see the trailers for The Hangover III, they mention this being the epic conclusion to the Wolfpack Trilogy; which would be great if a trilogy of films was the plan when the first Hangover movie was being written.  But since no one really expected the first film to do so well when it was first released in 2009 or it’s not so loved sequel to do equally as well, here in 2013, we have the epic conclusion to the Wolfpack Trilogy.  The reason why I bring up the idea of having a plan really only benefits the story as a whole.  And while its true that having a plan doesn’t always make for a great trilogy of films (see The Matrix) it also doesn’t help when your sequels feel put together haphazardly, which is what The Hangover III feels like.

But I’m conflicted when it comes to this 3^rd film.  Why you may ask?  I like these characters; I like the actors as these characters, their interactions, the roles they have with each other, it really works.  On that level I can’t outright hate the 3^rd film and depending on how you feel about Zach Galifianakis and his Alan character, you may come to find that you like part 3, or you could find it to be as useless as…well…insert your own joke here.  On that level, there are moments in this movie that I liked.  But there is a bigger problem here that I can’t over look; the laziness that seems to hang over this entire film. From the story to what seems like everyone involved feeling as if they just show up and do their thing, the movie will work, but it doesn’t and their lack of effort really shows.

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Fearless Forecast: 'Fast 6' Speeds Past 'The Hangover' This Memorial Day Weekend

While Star Trek Into Darkness didn’t quite pull in the numbers the studios wanted nor the numbers I predicted, it’s time for it to take a back seat for this week’s newest releases.  Three big movies are coming out this weekend including Fast & Furious 6, Epic, and The Hangover Part III.  Without hesitation I can say that Fast 6 will take the top spot this weekend, but the question remains; how much? 

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'Spider-Man' Stays With Sony, Despite Rumors To The Contrary

Fun fact: You know the Iron Patriot suite from Iron Man 3?  Originally, that suit was worn by non other than Norman Osbourne, the original Green Goblin, who was a Spider-Man villain.  That would never happen in the film, though, because the Spider-Man rights belong to Sony.  Marvel Studios has gone on a license re-acquisition spree recently, though, getting back Blade, Daredevil, and Ghost-Rider.  A rumor was recently going around that the Spider-Man franchise would be added to that list, that Sony's financial troubles would make them sell the rights.

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Red Band Clip For 'Only God Forgives' Is Not Something You Take Home to Mom

One of the more anticipated movies, at least in my world, is Only God Forgives, Nicolas Winding Refn’s follow up to Drive.  This anticipation for Only God Forgives is due in large part to Drive.  The trailers for have given us a good clue of what we can expect (along a vibe that feels like an 80’s Jean Claude Van Damme movie) and now we have a red band clip.  There is nothing like a Mother's love, but don’t expect to see that here…just watch.

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Spielberg To Produce 'Halo' Television Series

Of all the behind-the-scenes project implosions, the one that I would want to be a fly-on-the-wall for would be Peter Jackson's failed Halo project.  Why can't  one of the most famous directors ever to get an adaptation of one of the most famous video game franchises made?  It was a disappointing result, for sure, but that wasn't the end of it.  A decent miniseries called Halo: Forward Unto Dawn was released to promote Halo 4, and there's something even better in store for Halo fans.

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