This very much applies to The Hangover, easily one of my most enjoyed comedy films of recent years. A definite sense of anticipation has been growing for some time about the sequel to the highly popular original, but the question that remained on my lips was along the lines of 'how can they possibly match it?'
Happily, they have just about managed this. Although the plot clearly resembles the original throughout, the jokes still stir a laugh- and I found I laughed a lot; it's even made me want to go to Thailand more than I did previously, something I wasn't sure was possible.
On the other hand, I wasn't convinced by certain parts of the film. Zach Galifianakis was less impressive than I had hoped, and the reappearance of a certain figure from the original felt contrived and dare I say mildly cringe-worthy. To be frank, despite the introduction of a couple of new characters, I felt that the film did overall try too hard to replicate the original, without seeking success in its own right. This is a common pitfall with many sequels, but it doesn't make 'The Hangover Part 2' an unenjoyable film in any way! Hopefully, however, the next installment (as there clearly will be at least one) will have a little more novelty, yet retain the elements which make this, and the original so popular.
So, to sum up, I would recommend seeing this as it would be ideal for a laugh, and shows off some of the best (and worst!) of Thailand. However, for those expecting anything groundbreaking, don't raise your hopes too high.
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