The Hangover Part II scored the biggest opening of any comedy in US history, grossing $135m it its five-day North American debut, despite terrible reviews.
According to The Hollywood Reporter this once again highlights the disparity between reviews and what consumers like. The Warner Bros. sequel achieved the best opening of the year in the US, providing a ray of light amidst a persistent box-office slump.
In international markets the film grossed $70.1m from 40 countries, bringing its total to $205.1 million.
