Unlike the previous films, The Hangover III does not follow the same non-linear experiment of a story line. The first film sent audience members craving more and the second film made them wish they uttered no such idea. The third film, however, is a very unlikely mix. Filled the same hilarious dialogue and characters while still having room for a unique storyline, this Hangover film is still very much worth the wait.

The Hangover III is the third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ moneymaking franchise. The overarching plot is essentially the same as the two preceding films. The “Wolfpack” gets together, Alan (Zach Galifianakis) screws everything up, one of the members goes missing and the others end up with severe emotional and/or physical damage.

This film revolves primarily around Alan after the death of his father. The group is concerned about his wellbeing since, well, he’s a major screw-up and not even his parents can stand to be around him. The Wolfpack hits the road to take Alan to a rehab facility in Arizona when, as usual, all hell breaks loose. Doug (Justin Bartha) is kidnapped and the Wolfpack must find Chow (Ken Jeong) in order to save his life.

The filmmakers were wise to not follow the same route as the preceding films. There are only so many times one can be roofied without catching onto the pattern. The first film was brilliant, the second was god-awful and the third thankfully found a happy medium. It’s not the most hilarious film imaginable, but the filmmakers found a fitting way to end the series.

All in all, loyal fans will best enjoy The Hangover III. The ending montage makes for a very satisfying conclusion for those who have stuck with the franchise since day one. Overall, it is a completely average film but if you love the series, you will love this finale.