Comedy Sequels: Why History’s Bad News for “The Hangover Part II”
Here’s a trivia question for you: name one first sequel to a pure comedy (the second film in a comedy franchise) that was better than the original. I will give you a few hard returns to think about it. … … … Yup, it’s a trick question. There are none. And that’s a matter of fact, not opinion, at least according to two of the most reputable film rating sites (we’ll get to that later). Not to kill your (or my own) buzz for The Hangover Part II this weekend, but history literally says it will not compare favorably with the original.
