And finally, the number 1 movie on the greatest comedies in recent years list. Was it really a surprise?

By: Robert Acosta

Cast:
Bradley Cooper as Phil
Zach Galifinakis as Alan
Ed Helms as Stu
Justin Bartha as Doug

Plot: A weekend in Vegas for an upcoming groom and his best friends turns into hell when they have a wild night.

Review: No really, was it surprise? This has to be number 1, nothing else would have made sense.

The Hangover is going to go down as one of the classic comedies, seen from every generation. Mentioned in the same breath as some of the past golden comedies like Animal House, Ghostbusters, Caddyshack.

Let's get into the details.

You follow three of the four main characters throughout the movie as they try to find their friend, Doug. That leaves three hilarious people on an adventure together and they're chemistry is pretty amazing. I mean they as in Bradley Cooper as Phil, Ed Helms as Stu and Zach Galifinakis as Alan. The chemistry is so good that you throw in anybody else for either of the three roles and it changes the movie entirely.

There is a reason why this is number 1 on the greatest comedies in recent years list. It's because it packs laughs more and more efficiently than any other movie in the last 10 years. If you watch The Hangover and don't laugh hard and out aloud at least once, you should go see a doctor. Something is wrong with you.

Much like 40 Year Old Virgin, The Hangover really takes the careers of everyone involved and just boosts it to a whole new level. Zach Galifinakis has suddenly become one of, if not the funniest man on the earth at the moment. Bradley Cooper has been starring in many more mainstream films, though maybe given his look that was inevitable. Ed Helms...well....is still Ed Helms. And most people seem to forget about Justin Bartha.

There is a cameo from Mike Tyson and depending on your style of comedy, he may have the funniest bit in the movie. Gotta love Tyson.

Finally, The Hangover is a classic. For those who saw it, you agree with my whole-heartedly(right?) on this pick. For those who haven't seen it, stop reading and go check it out. Well it's the end of the review anyway, lucky you.

P.S., There is a sequel in the works which should be a surprise to no one. The success, both financially and critically, that this film has made is staggering. Here's to the sequel holding true to the original and being equally, if not more, hilarious.

Rating: 5 out of 5