Film Summary"The Hungover Games" is a 2014 American satirical movie directed by Josh Stolberg and produced by Jim and Steve Head. The motion picture parodies popular films such as "The Hangover", "The Hunger Games", "Ted" and "Django Unchained".
Plot SummaryIn the movie, 4 good friends-- Doug, Bradley, Ed, and Zach-- are on a bachelor celebration. After a night of inebriated revelry, they awaken in an unfamiliar world inspired by "The Hunger Games". Realizing that Doug has been replaced by Effing - a character parodying Effie Trinket from "The Hunger Games" - the trio embarks on a harmful journey. They have to navigate through this dystopian world to obtain the initial Doug, who is their soon-to-be-wed friend, and return home.
Film's Satirical Elements"The Hungover Games" continually borrows elements from other well-known films and twists them into amusing, and often outrageous, parodies. For example, "The Hunger Games" parody consists of direct character parodies like the previously mentioned Effing, as well as a parody of Katniss Everdeen, called Kantmiss Evershot in this film. Other film characters parodied include those from "The Avengers", "Carrie", "Django Unchained", "The Lord of the Rings", "The Lone Ranger" and "Ted".
Battle, Survival and ReunionJust as in "The Hunger Games", "The Hungover Games" follows the lead characters as they have a hard time to make it through against other tribute groups in the competition. They participate in deadly battles, encounter wild, dangerous challenges, and deal with different unreasonable circumstances prior to making it to the grand ending. The good friends' journey culminates in a last showdown where only the strength of their relationship can bring them through. The climax sees the reunion of Doug with his good friends and the group teleporting back to their own world, in the nick of time for Doug's wedding.
Important Reception and Conclusion"The Hungover Games" is commonly identified for its smart parody of both "The Hangover" and "The Hunger Games", in addition to its humorous incorporation of other movies' aspects. Regardless of the movie's blatantly unreasonable plot and funny, it suddenly resonates with audiences who are fans of the motion pictures parodied. However, the movie likewise received criticism for its overdone near-absurd comedy by some audiences. In the end, "The Hungover Games" supplies an experience that mixes aspects of comedy, action, and relationship in a non-traditional and entertaining method.
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