The Hangover (film series) 2010, in Ontario, California, before moving on location in Thailand. Two years after "The Hangover Part II", Phil, Stu, and Doug are happily living uneventful lives at home. The only member of the Wolfpack who is not content is Alan. Still lacking a sense of purpose, Alan has ditched his meds and given in to his natural impulses until the untimely death of his father forces him to finally re-evaluate his lifestyle and seek the help he needs. Phil, Stu, and Doug are there to make sure Alan takes the first step. This time, Alan gets married to Cassandra, and
The Hangover a "foul mesh of cheap cleverness and vulgarity" Joe Neumaier of the "Daily News" gave the film two-and-a-half out of 5 stars and noted, "Amusing as it is, it never feels real. That may not seem like a big deal—a lot of funny movies play by their own rules—except that "The Hangover" keeps doubling-down on the outlandishness." Family-oriented reviewers have harangued the film, noting that Galifianakis said he tried to forbid his own mother from seeing it and that he yells at parents of kids who tell him they like the film. Critics noted the weak character development, especially in