The Hangover Part II same' has rarely been more accurately applied to a sequel than to "The Hangover Part II", which ranks as little more than a faded copy of its predecessor superimposed on a more brightly colored background". Christy Lemire of the Associated Press said, "Giving the people what they want is one thing. Making nearly the exact same movie a second time, but shifting the setting to Thailand, is just … what, lazy? Arrogant? Maybe a combination of the two". Roger Ebert of the "Chicago Sun-Times" also gave the film an average review stating, ""The Hangover Part II" plays like a challenge
The Hangover Part III not sure who let the dogs out this time, but they should be made to pay." Richard Roeper of the "Chicago Sun-Times" wrote, "Director Todd Phillips delivers a film so different from the first two, I'm not even sure it's supposed to be a comedy." Christy Lemire of the Associated Press gave the film a positive review, writing, ""The Hangover Part III" runs a different sort of risk by going to darker and more dangerous places than its predecessors, both artistically and emotionally. It dares to alienate the very audience that made "The Hangover" the highest-grossing R-rated comedy of all