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Your Say on The Hangover: Part Two 

JOE BOUCHER: 
 I agree that the film was unoriginal and probably one of the only films that merits the disparaging review that normally accompanies comedies featured on this site. However I find myself disagreeing with the opinions expressed about the first Hangover film. When it was released it was a very original plot, and Galifianakis' brilliant performance was only dulled by films that followed it. I believe that you should be harrying later films such as Due Date and Dinner for Schmucks for tarnishing Galifianakis' archetypal character, and recognising the Hangover as the original, hilarious breakthrough that it was
PM REPLY: Thanks for your comment Joe. As far as disparaging reviews of comedies on this site, I believe that has more to do with the low quality level of comedy films released in 2011 rather than this site's view of the genre. I believe I do mention Due Date in the review as contributing towards my feelings regarding Galifianakis and his performance, unfortunately (Or fortunately from what I have heard) I did not see Dinner for Schmucks. You are right in what you say about the first Hangover and I admit that my feelings regarding this sequel may have tarnished my perception of what I truly thought about the original when I first saw it, an opinion that was much closer to the view you just expressed. If you are interested in seeing a film where Galifianakis plays a different role, I highly advise you check out the sadly underrated and little seen film, "It's Kind of a Funny Story" Thanks again for commenting and I hope you continue to do so. 
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