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Bradley Cooper's Unlikely Breakout
- The Hangover made Bradley Cooper a star by revealing an unexpected, ruthless charm in a comedic lead role.
- The film mixes sincere friendship dynamics with a protagonist who's charmingly sleazy, which amplified its impact.
Real Bachelor Party Vanishing
- Bill Simmons recounts a real bachelor party that mirrored The Hangover plot where a friend vanished for 28 hours.
- The disappearance could not be fully explained afterward, making it eerily similar to the film.
Mystery Framing Elevates The Plot
- The movie's single brilliant structural choice was omitting the chaotic first night and treating the story as a mystery.
- That detective framing makes the film feel fresher than a standard 'guys-get-drunk' comedy.