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 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