The Hangover

Three friends on a stag weekend in Las Vegas awaken to discover the groom missing and have no recollection of the previous night, as they try to piece together what happened. The film is a comedy featuring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis.

The Hangover is a programme presented in the form of a comedy film. Classified under the comedy genre, it centres on a single, chaotic night that spirals out of control. The picture features Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis, whose performances provide the main source of humour throughout the story. The plot follows three friends who've travelled to Las Vegas for a stag weekend, intending to celebrate the upcoming wedding. After indulging in the city's famous nightlife, they awaken to the shocking realisation that the groom has vanished. The bright, neon‑lit backdrop of Las Vegas underscores the absurdity of their predicament. Complicating matters, the trio've no recollection of the events that led up to the disappearance. Their complete lack of memory forces them to retrace the previous evening’s activities, piecing together clues in a frantic effort to locate the missing groom before the wedding day arrives. It's delivered in a light‑hearted, comedic tone, and the programme relies heavily on the chemistry between Cooper, Helms and Galifianakis. Their interactions, combined with the absurd situations they encounter, form the core of the film’s humour, keeping the narrative focused on the desperate search for the absent bridegroom as the night’s events slowly come to light. Throughout, the comedic pacing remains brisk, ensuring the audience stays engaged with each new revelation.