The Hangover (2009)

Dana and Tom discuss one of the most celebrated comedies of the 21st Century which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this week, The Hangover (2009): directed by Todd Phillips, written by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, music by Christophe Beck, starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Mike Tyson, Heather Graham, and Ken Jeong.Plot Summary: "The Hangover" is a raucous comedy that transforms a bachelor party into a riotous odyssey of misadventures. Directed by Todd Phillips, the film opens with four friends heading to Las Vegas for a night of celebration, only to wake up the next morning with no memory of the previous night's events. What follows is a frenetic quest to piece together their fragmented memories and locate their missing groom."The Hangover" is more than just a series of outrageous gags; it's a cleverly constructed comedy that finds humor in the extremes of human behavior. While it may not delve into profound themes, it excels in delivering sheer entertainment, making it a memorable entry in the genre.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:34 Recognition for The Hangover (2009)03:57 What is Your Relationship to this Film?06:26 What is this Film About?07:23 Your Wildest Bachelor Party Stories?13:46 Is Las Vegas Actually Fun?15:34 Plot Summary16:32 Did You Know?18:17 First Break18:53 Ask Dana Anything...26:32 Best Performance(s)29:31 Most Charismatic32:41 Best/Favorite Scene - Most Indelible Moment37:33 Second Break38:26 In Memoriam41:02 Best/Funniest Lines45:12 The Stanley Rubric45:45 Legacy50:42 Impact and Significance55:04 Classicness58:19 Rewatchability01:01:30 Final Score01:09:55 Remaining Questions01:13:03 Remaining Thoughts for the Week01:14:46 Wrap-Up/CreditsYou can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast) or find our Facebook page at Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast.For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/the-hangover-2009For the entire rankings list so far, go to:Full Graded List - Greatest Movies of All-Time Ronny Duncan Studios KeywordsGreatest Movie of All Time, podcast, The Hangover, comedy, 2009, box office success, popular culture, performances, Zach Galifianakis, Todd Phillips, Jon Lucas, Scott Moore, memorable scenes, notable individuals, The Hangover, film, legacy, impact, novelty, classicness, rewatchability, audience score, best vs greatest, Ghostbusters