The Hangover Part II and earlier comments made by Phillips denying such reports were a deliberate case of misdirection. The following month, Bradley Cooper stated he believed the rumors to be true and was looking forward to filming "The Hangover 2" in Thailand. In October 2010, Phillips confirmed that the film would take place in Bangkok and Los Angeles and that Galifianakis, Cooper, Helms and Ken Jeong would be returning. On a budget of $80 million, principal photography began on October 8, 2010, in Ontario, California with the first images of production being released a few days later. It was also reported in October
The Hangover Part II to the audience's capacity for raunchiness. It gets laughs, but some of them are in disbelief". Conversely, Michael Rechtshaffen of "The Hollywood Reporter" gave "The Hangover Part II" a positive review remarking, "What happens in Bangkok isn't as much fun as when it happened in Vegas, but it's still worth the trip". Lou Lumenick of the "New York Post" said, "There are definitely laughs to be had, even if the three leads often seem to be going through the motions". Crystal, a capuchin monkey who also appeared in the "Night at the Museum" films, portrays the drug-dealing monkey. Director Todd