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However, they inevitably succumb to temptation, and mayhem ensues. To make matters even worse, the person that goes missing this time is Lauren’s little brother Teddy (Lee), who joins the intentionally risk-free party at the last minute.

The best way to enjoy The Hangover Part II is by thinking of it as an episode of a TV series instead of a film sequel. The story is more or less the same as the original: same cast, same situations, same jokes; just a different location and a modified location-appropriate script. For example, a the baby that accompanied them on their adventure last time has been replaced with a monkey.

Even if you’re a die-hard fan of the original film, you still might be disappointed with The Hangover Part II. Just like Stu’s wedding, director Todd Phillips and the producers seem to have been playing it safe by offering the same exact formula that blew audiences away in the first film. Unfortunately, it backfires here; and instead you receive a watered down version of the original formula with less comic brilliance and less laughs.

This is by no means a bad film. However, they fail to execute the same formula effectively, which saw the brilliantly funny situations that the characters found themselves in. Instead, they’ve relied more on the actors to provide the comedy, and they’ve unfortunately come up short. This is a disappointing sequel that relies on the success of the first film. Despite the occasional spark here and there, audiences should not expect anything new or original.