Just like I promised! As you can clearly see, I’m not reviewing anything but instead, telling you guys my favourite comedies that always manage to make me laugh despite having seen each of them multiple times. Keep in mind, I’m judging these movies upon how much they make me laugh, their replay value and their overall substance. And remember, my sense of humour is going to be different to yours so if your favourite comedy is Grown Ups 2, chances are your sense of humour doesn’t match mine! This list as well as every other list is merely opinion and you are not obliged to agree with it. Although it would be nice if you did. Enough rambling! Without further ado, here are my Top 5 Comedies!
5. The Room (2003)
And to kick off the list, we have the pinnacle of So-Bad-They’re-Good movies. Okay okay! You got me!! This isn’t a comedy. But it definitely isn’t a drama, is it?! Seriously, how can this film be taken seriously? It’s so awful and unintentionally hilarious, I have to classify it as a comedy under federal law. I just have to! The Room is so tremendously and at the same time so poorly written; being held responsible for the famous line “YOU’RE TEARING ME APART LISA!! among other comedy gold nuggets. The plot is absurd, the direction is abysmal and it is filled to the brim with atrocious acting; you really can’t help but laugh. Even the poster is laughable! Therefore, it is my fifth favourite comedy. Shut up! It’s my list!!
4. Shaun of The Dead (2004)
The first film in Edgar Wright’s loosely connected Cornetto Trilogy (also consisting of Hot Fuzz and The World’s End), is a modern classic for a reason. The comedy is not only incredibly funny, it feels genuine as well. At no point does a joke seem forced; every line is delivered to a sublime degree which is refreshing to see in the midst of poorly executed comedies that have been released recently. Yes, I’m looking at you Scary Movie V!! And the fact that this is a zombie flick as well is an added bonus, which means that not only are we laughing, but we get to see some glorious scenes featuring blood and gore. What more could you want?!
3. Liar Liar (1997)
This has a special place in my heart since when I was younger, I used to watch this film on repeat all the time for it’s enjoyable wackiness and Jim Carey’s hilarious performance. He wrestles with a pen for crying out loud!! Looking back at it, it’s just as good now as it was when I watched it as a mindless eight year old. Because of it’s superb writing, Liar Liar is not only outstanding in the comedy department, giving us excellent scenes and lines, it is also really heartwarming and touching which makes it much more than just a silly comedy. Despite it’s loony premise, Liar Liar is something everyone can enjoy and manages to be sophisticated in execution and infallible in entertainment.
2. The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013)
Having only watched this recently, it’s pretty impressive for a film to catapult it’s way into any of my Top 5 lists so quickly. But I cannot ignore the cramps I suffered from after crying with laughter during many scenes throughout this three hour riot. So, I had no other choice but to include this film in the list; it’s just THAT good! And to be honest, the only reason why this isn’t number one on my list is because of the lengthy runtime, but that does not dilute the ingenious writing, the gorgeous direction, and the fantastic acting. I won’t speak too much more since I’ve already done a full length review (see it here), but I will say that TWoWS is a comedic masterpiece that will live on in my memory for many years to come. LEMMON QUAALUDES FTW!!!
1. Howard The Duck (1986)
I LOVE this film! Every scene is perfection and the writing is simply amazing. Howard The Duck is true comedy gold that never fails to make me laugh….
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Did you really think I was going to choose Howard The Duck as my favourite comedy?!?! In all honesty, I can’t believe you fell for that! Don’t worry people, we’ll give that film the top spot for my Bottom 5 list in the near future. But let’s get back on track and unveil the real top spot winner.
1. Monty Python and The Holy Grail (1975)
If you know me personally, you might’ve saw this coming. I quote this uniquely offbeat classic everyday for a good reason. There are SO many hilarious lines! From the knights who say Ni, to the Holy Hand Grenade, and all the way to the terrific Bridge of Death sequence, Monty Python and The Holy Grail is a stupendous collection of scenes and skits that have me burst out laughing every single time I see them, even if I’ve seen the film 227 bloody times already! This is Monty Python at their very best and a perfect example of comedy that’s clever and intelligent even when the sketches are incredibly zany and bizzare. If you’re unfamiliar with Monty Python, The Holy Grail demands your attention and will award you with hundreds of quotes to store in your arsenal of movie lines, always at the ready. And if you don’t like this film, then I fart in your general direction!
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