The Hangover

***1/2 Stars

The Hangover is the funniest film of the year, and it earns this status because it is funny throughout the entire film. That's it. From beginning to end. Even the closing credits are hysterical. Now the premise may feel a bit stale (three guys wake up in Vegas after a bachelor party not remembering the night before and must trace their steps to find the missing groom) but all the elements click in the hands of director Todd Philips (Old School) and its outstanding cast. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifiankis are a trio of comedic heaven. It's the only film I can think of that actually makes you want to have a hangover.