Every few years there’s a comedy that plays with a convention in a fresh and entertaining way. Buddy movie, bromantic comedy, whatever label you want to slap on it, Tag is very comfortable with what it is and it does what it does well.

There are many things about Tag that remind me of the first time I saw The Hangover and that’s not just because it shares a cast member, Ed Helms. The bonds between friends, the struggle to maintain them and how men deal with changes in their group dynamic and personal circumstances are all themes that are played out in both movies. Additionally, both movies have taken these core elements and presented them in a unique and refreshing way, finding their own voice and just having the courage to go for it.

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Source: IGN.com Tag Review: A Largely Entertaining Comedy