The Hungover Games

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  • TV-14
  • 2012
  • 2 min

The Hungover Games is a comedy movie released in 2014, directed by Josh Stolberg, and starring Ashley Hinshaw, Sam Pancake, Ben Begley, Herbert Russell, Jamie Kennedy, and many more. The movie is a parody of popular movies like The Hunger Games, The Hangover, and many others, which creates a hilarious and witty adventure. The movie satirizes these films with classic Hollywood tropes, and uses humor as a way to poke fun at them. The story revolves around a group of friends that wake up after a drunken night out to find themselves locked in a Hunger Games-style arena where they must fight to survive.

The games have a twist, in that the contestants are parodies of famous movie characters. For instance, the character Katniss (from The Hunger Games) becomes a crazy cat lady, while Alan (from The Hangover) is transformed into a zombie. The contestants are made to fight each other to the death, but they are not the only ones participating in the games. There are also characters from popular movies such as Braveheart, 300, and Thor. As the contestants fight their way through the arena, they encounter numerous obstacles and challenges, but they also discover that a lot of these characters are not who they seem to be.

The main character in the movie is named Doug, played by Ben Begley. Doug is a parody of Bradley Cooper's character Phil from The Hangover. Doug wakes up with a massive hangover, missing a tooth, and with no idea of how he got there. He soon realizes that he is in a deadly arena and needs to fight his way out. Along with his friends and some of the other contestants, Doug searches for a way to escape the arena and get back to the real world.

The movie delivers its humor in a slapstick fashion that manages to be funny without being overly crude. While the humor is not for everyone, it is sure to get some laughs from any fan of parody movies. The style of the movie is quite similar to other parody movies like Scary Movie, meaning that it incorporates many meta-references by poking fun at the cliches and pop culture themes present in these popular movies. Even the smallest of details, such as the characters' names or their outfits, are perfect parodies of the films they are based on.

The Hungover Games is not without its flaws, of course. While most of the jokes can be considered funny, some may seem stale, and sometimes the humor feels overly forced. Additionally, some viewers might not appreciate such a film that seems to take some beloved characters and works as easy targets for humor. That said, if viewers go into the movie with an open mind, they are sure to get a kick out of the constant stream of gags and references.

The movie's cast is mostly unknown and features several amateur actors, which brings a sense of freshness and unpredictability to the mix. However, there are a few somewhat known actors, such as Jamie Kennedy, who brings his unique brand of humor to the film. Kennedy plays a game show host equivalent to the one in The Hunger Games. The performance features a lot of energy, and he channels his inner Ryan Seacrest for his role.

The Hungover Games is a silly, fun movie that doesn't take itself too seriously. The movie successfully blends elements of The Hangover with The Hunger Games, creating an enjoyable parody. It's a bit dumb, a bit crude, but it's also entertaining and manages to deliver several good laughs to its audience. All in all, it is an excellent movie to watch with friends, especially if they are fans of parody movies. It's not a classic and it certainly is not for everyone, but if one is in the right mood for some silly, over-the-top entertainment, then this offering is indeed worth checking out.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2012
  • MPAA Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    2 min