The Hangover Part III (2013)

The critic finds this final instalment unexpectedly funny and a darker, less raunchy change of direction. Galifianakis’s smart performance and Alan’s bizarre character are singled out as what makes the film work despite its muddled plot.

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Dowd judges the film a creatively depleted, largely unfunny sequel that only marginally changes the franchise formula. He singles out the opening prison escape as its most entertaining moment, while noting that Galifianakis is the only lead who seems committed.

The critic finds it passable but lacking standout moments or inventive comedy. Galifianakis is singled out for stealing the show, while the other leads seem distracted.

Krizanovich finds the finale disappointing, saying it anticipates comedy rather than delivering genuine laughs. She faults the running time devoted to plot and exposition despite the top-notch cast.

Leyland finds the film less funny and less cohesive than its predecessors, though not entirely without laughs. He praises Zach Galifianakis’s performance but says Alan’s dominance weakens the group’s chemistry.

Richards finds the film a brave departure from the series but ultimately disappointingly unfunny. He praises the chemistry among the central trio, while criticizing the muddled tone and discordant group dynamic.

Cabin finds the sequel disposable, with its attempts at moral reckoning undermined by passivity and repetitive callbacks. He singles out Chow’s karaoke performance of “Hurt” as an effective, chilling moment.

Klein finds the film a stale, disappointing sequel that has lost what made the original work. He particularly criticizes the excessive focus on Alan and Chow, though he praises Melissa McCarthy in her small role.

Rose finds the film a dull, unfunny trudge and a disappointing end to the franchise. He singles out Alan as an original, unsettling comic creation, while criticizing the film’s flat gags and subdued Mr Chow.

Farber finds the sequel a desperate, pallid disappointment with few laughs. He singles out Melissa McCarthy’s cameo as one of the film’s only bright spots.

The review gives the film one star, indicating a strongly negative verdict. Its available description contrasts the original’s gross-out comic success with sequel-making, but the specific criticism is unavailable.

Barker finds the film nearly laugh-free and a pointlessly convoluted end to the franchise. He praises the elegant cinematography and aerial stunt work, while singling out Melissa McCarthy’s scene as a standout.

Ebiri finds the film largely humorless and calls it a disappointing failure. He singles out Todd Phillips’s polished, ambitious visual style, which he says overwhelms the comedy.

The review finds the third film entertaining, but says its fun fades as the overcomplicated plot drags in the second half. It singles out Zach Galifianakis’s Alan, especially his scene with Melissa McCarthy, as the film’s biggest delight.

The review finds the sequel entertaining in flashes but overlong and less inventive than the first film. It praises the finale’s high-energy spectacle, while criticizing the loss of the original’s mystery and motivated chaos.

Fischer finds the sequel an uneven, often tedious descent into madness rather than a successful comedy. He praises Zach Galifianakis’s unsettling portrayal of Alan, while faulting the film for playing Alan’s troubling condition for laughs.

Harries finds the third instalment stale and less funny than the original, with cheap laughs and inscrutable violence. He complains that Chow’s sinister turn strips away the character’s whimsical charm.

Brew finds the film lazy, unpleasant and unfunny, despite its attempt to break from the previous sequel’s formula. He singles out the promising cast and a few early comic moments, but says the gags mostly fall flat and Jeffrey Tambor is underused.