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Title: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on April 11, 2013, 12:16:07 AM
As much as I enjoy action movies, comedy is probably my favorite movie genre.  Laughing is one of the best experiences in the world, especially when shared with others.  The films below aren't the greatest of all time by any means, but a few of my favorites by Jim Carrey.  I remember how popular they became upon release and watching Carrey's stardom skyrocket during this time.

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Jim Carrey is one of my favorite comedic actors.  He's done a handful of other very good comedies since these but I also enjoyed The Truman Show very much.  Of course, the Eastwood connection is his appearance in The Dead Pool.

Some recent classics I enjoy are Smokey & The Bandit, Stir Crazy, Young Frankenstein and Eastwood's "Which Way" comedies.  To go back even further, another favorite is Jerry Lewis.  Hard to top his zaniness!  He's done a lot of funny movies with Dean Martin and on his own.  I enjoyed watching the Abbott & Costello tv show when I was younger and have always enjoyed watching The Three Stooges and thought the new movie was great.
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: davytriumph on April 18, 2013, 06:37:32 AM

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"Frasier" (1993-2004)  ALL the way for me.  I will never tire of this series.  Everyone a winner.

Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce.  What a class act.

Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Rawhide7 on April 18, 2013, 08:29:24 AM
Here are some of my favorites:

Vacation
Christmas Vacation
Summer Rental
What About Bob
Step Brothers

Threes Company Tv show
That show is very funny
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on April 18, 2013, 09:09:25 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x1OnKnh8LH4/TEkK6waOltI/AAAAAAAAAuY/My0XL3jmeNA/s1600/Frasier.jpg)

"Frasier" (1993-2004)  ALL the way for me.  I will never tire of this series.  Everyone a winner.

Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce.  What a class act.

Yes, very funny program! 
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on April 18, 2013, 09:11:24 AM
Here are some of my favorites:

Vacation
Christmas Vacation
Summer Rental
What About Bob
Step Brothers

Threes Company Tv show
That show is very funny

I enjoyed the Vacation movies, except for the last one.  I also liked Summer Rental and What About Bob but haven't seen Step Brothers yet.  I've heard it's very funny.

I loved watching Three's Company when it aired and watched the reruns for a while, too.
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: JSE on April 18, 2013, 11:35:20 AM
I also love some of Jim Carrey's movies, he is one of my favourite comedic actors.

He also, of course, hosted Clint's AFI tribute night which was very funny especially the Sinatra take on Dirty Harry 'Did I fire six shots or only five, were they blank rounds or were they live'.

I know some people can't stand him, I guess he is one of those people that you either love or hate but most everything he does makes me chuckle so I'm pleased! Just got this slide from the States, it's a photo I've seen before but wanted the slide so I can blow it up and get a decent sized print from it. It makes me smile every time I look at it!

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Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on April 18, 2013, 11:55:02 AM
Very funny photo, JSE, thanks for sharing!  My other favorties by Carrey are Liar Liar, Me Myself & Irene, Bruce Almighty and Yes Man.  If I were to buy Carrey comedies on dvd or Blu-ray, it would be these 4 and the first 3 I mentioned at the beginning of this topic.  I haven't seen all of his films, but did enjoy The Truman Show very much.  I've seen some of The Majestic and would like to see it in it's entirety because it looks interesting.  I couldn't stand Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, I hated it.  I did, however, enjoy Carrey in How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Horton Hears A Who!  I hope he has a number of funny comedies left in him.

I understand what you mean about those who either love or hate his films.  I believe some felt the same way about Jerry Lewis, another of my favorites.

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Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: AKA23 on April 18, 2013, 12:45:45 PM
I am one of those that really can't stand Jim Carrey's comedy. I tend to prefer intelligent humor, and the Jim Carrey, Adam Sandler crowd don't provide that. They engage in really obvious, often gross humor, that insults the viewer and provides cheap laughs. That's not the type of comedy that I enjoy. I do think Jim Carrey has talent though, but I much prefer his dramatic work. "The Truman Show" and "The Majestic" were the best movies he's ever been involved with. I wish he did more drama.   

As for TV comedies that are still on, I like "Curb Your Enthusiasm."  For contemporary comedies in syndication, I also liked "Frasier," "Everybody Loves Raymond"  "King of Queens," which were all good. 

As for films, "Meet the Parents" was good, and "Wedding Crashers" I could tolerate, but that's really only because Rachel McAdams is in it ;)
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on April 18, 2013, 01:10:21 PM
I understand and respect that opinion, AKA23.  As for humor, be it intelligent or not, I enjoy all kinds.  The important thing to me is this:  Is what I'm watching making me laugh?  Do I find it humorous enough to have the kind of positive reaction that involves anywhere from a smile and light chuckle or all the way to an all out belly-aching laugh bringing tears to my eyes?  The latter, of course, is the best and those are few and far between but when they come along, they're great.  What I love about comedies is sharing scenes or quotes with others that may have seen the same thing and laughing all over again because laughter is one of the best feelings in the world.

Will Ferrell seems to be another that is loved or hated.  A couple of his films that I enjyoyed immensely are Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy and Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby.  I thought he was funny in A Night At The Roxbury, Superstar and especially Elf.  I haven't seen many of his films, but Anchorman and Talladega Nights are 2 of my favorite comedies.  I guess I'm more of the type that enjoys slapstick comedy, the kind that goes all the way back to The Three Stooges, Abbott & Costello and Martin & Lewis.

I could never get into Curb Your Enthusiasm, perhaps someday because unless I'm mistaken, I believe the star of that show created Seinfeld and much as I enjoyed that program, Curb seems to be much different and what little I've seen didn't hold my interest.  My wife's sister enjoys that program very much.  I'm not opposed to giving it a try sometime, though.  I agree in that Frasier, Everybody Loves Raymond and King Of Queens were all good.  Very good; very humorous and enjoyable enough for repeated viewings.

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Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: AKA23 on April 18, 2013, 06:17:32 PM
I hate to break it to you Jed, but I hate Will Ferrell too ;)

"Curb Your Enthusiasm" is kind of hit and miss. When it's good, it's great, and when it's not, it can be frustrating, but it is often really good. Certain episodes are hilarious, and I like the idea of a guy who says a lot of things that many people think but are too afraid to say. Larry David is the epitome of that type of character. I mention it because it's a current comedy show that I often enjoy, and there aren't many out there that fit that category for me. I feel like the quality of sitcoms has really declined in the past few years. There's nothing on TV like "The Cosby Show" anymore, or "Frasier," or "Everybody Loves Raymond, or for a blast from the past, "The Bob Newhart Show," which is another favorite of mine.
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on April 19, 2013, 04:47:21 AM
That's okay, AKA23 and believe me, no offense taken.  It's not like they're my films  ;)  This type of humor to me at times can be hilarioius and that's what's most important.  I understand and respect that films like this aren't for everyone.  If they were, we'd be living in a boring world.  Like the old saying goes, variety is the spice of life and I'm grateful for that because there's so much to choose from.  Everybody wins.

I agree about sitcom decline in recent years.  I have to admit, one of my recent guilty pleasures has been 2 Broke Girls but it's been weeks since I've bothered to watch.  It started out okay, but I've lost interest and haven't returned to it lately (but thank goodness for dvr!).  I don't think you'd enjoy this program but I enjoy the banter between the two main stars, Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs.  It's nice to see a familiar face in Garrett Morris, formerly of the original Saturday Night Live cast, too.

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Part of the attraction  for me, besides Kat Dennings, is the friction and cameraderie between the 2 main stars, which reminds me of a great classic comedy, The Odd Couple.  Jack Klugman and Tony Randall were fantastic in that show together and it remains one of my all time favorites.  I used to watch the reruns with my brother when we were kids.  They just don't make 'em like that anymore!

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Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: AKA23 on April 19, 2013, 01:06:21 PM
I think the best comedy sitcom on TV right now would probably be "The Big Bang Theory," but the quality of that show is really declining, and even at its height, it was nowhere near as good as "Frasier," and Everybody Loves Raymond," and other popular shows of only a few years ago. It was certainly nowhere near the quality of the classics like "The Cosby Show." Why have comedies declined so much in recent years? I really don't understand it. I've never seen "2 Broke Girls," Jed.
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on April 22, 2013, 07:33:36 AM
My wife liked The Big Bang Theory before I did.  So, by default, I warmed up to and began liking it.  I don't watch it all the time but do enjoy what I've seen.

Only because Shatner starred in it, I watched $#*! My Dad Says.  I thought it was okay buty could understand why it wasn't renewed, even though I was disappointed to learn it wouldn't return for another season.

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There was one actor in that program that I thought stood out and could see going on to better things, Will Sasso.  As it turns out, he landed the part of Curly in the recent Three Stooges film, which I loved. 

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/74/The_Three_Stooges_poster.jpg)

Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: TWOMULES on April 22, 2013, 07:50:08 AM
Great thread Jed! O0

I will try and post in this soon with a few of my favourites. :)
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on April 22, 2013, 08:24:31 AM
Thanks, 2M.  Glad you like it and looking forward to your thoughts.
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Rawhide7 on April 22, 2013, 03:38:59 PM
I enjoyed the Vacation movies, except for the last one.  I also liked Summer Rental and What About Bob but haven't seen Step Brothers yet.  I've heard it's very funny.

I loved watching Three's Company when it aired and watched the reruns for a while, too.

Ya if you like Will Ferrell defenetely watch Step Brothers.  I have to admit though when I first watched Step Brothers for the very first time I did'nt like it at all.  I found it to be silly, stupid, and corny.  But after watching it again and again it started to grow on me and I actually like it alot now.  I have several LOL moments watching it.  For me just looking at Will Ferrell makes me laugh.  And that's what comediens and comedy movies are all about making you laugh.  It's all about what you like.  What makes one person laugh may not make another person laugh at all.  I don't particularly care for Jim Carey or Adam Sandler as much.  But I know some people who like them alot and find them both to be very funny.  Like you said Jed it's all about what each individual likes and what makes them laugh, and not everybody is going to like the same comedian actors or same comedy movies.  Some of my favorite comedian actors include:  John Candy, Chevy Chase, Will Ferrell, Steve Martin, and Bill Murray.
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: TWOMULES on April 23, 2013, 12:23:12 PM
Thanks, 2M.  Glad you like it and looking forward to your thoughts.

Thanks, Jed. :)
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on April 23, 2013, 12:34:11 PM
Ya if you like Will Ferrell defenetely watch Step Brothers.  I have to admit though when I first watched Step Brothers for the very first time I did'nt like it at all.  I found it to be silly, stupid, and corny.  But after watching it again and again it started to grow on me and I actually like it alot now.  I have several LOL moments watching it.  For me just looking at Will Ferrell makes me laugh.  And that's what comediens and comedy movies are all about making you laugh.  It's all about what you like.  What makes one person laugh may not make another person laugh at all.  I don't particularly care for Jim Carey or Adam Sandler as much.  But I know some people who like them alot and find them both to be very funny.  Like you said Jed it's all about what each individual likes and what makes them laugh, and not everybody is going to like the same comedian actors or same comedy movies.  Some of my favorite comedian actors include:  John Candy, Chevy Chase, Will Ferrell, Steve Martin, and Bill Murray.

I've heard a lot of good things about Step Brothers so I'll have to check it out.  Thanks.  Much as I like Carrey, I've been disappointed in his sequel to Ace Ventura and didn't care much for The Cable Guy initially, but have warmed up to it a little but still don't consider it one of his best.  Fun With Dick And Jane is another I didn't enjoy.  Adam Sandler's only made a couple that I like a lot, but that's it.  There are lots of very funny comedies by all the guys you mentioned that I like, too. 
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: TWOMULES on April 23, 2013, 12:35:23 PM
I loved watching Only Fools and Horses when it aired and I have them all on dvd. :)

This classic British sitcom, created and written by John Sullivan, starring David Jason as ambitious market trader Derek "Del Boy" Trotter, with Nicholas Lyndhurst as his younger brother Rodney is probably one of the best in the world.

(http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Only-Fools-ad-Horses-only-fools-and-horses-360139_500_375.jpg)

Here are some of the greatest moments from the show on Youtube ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tdwho_2yDaY
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on April 23, 2013, 12:42:23 PM
Thanks, Jed. :)

"Thank you, thankyouverymuch."

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Speaking of The King, he made a couple of decent comedies that I enjoy.  Granted, they're not hilarious but definitely light-hearted humor that I find fun to watch; Follow That Dream and Viva! Las Vegas.

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On my i-Phone via You Tube, I play the sequence where Elvis & Ann-Margaret sing "The Lady Loves Me" for my baby girl, Nina and she's seen it enough times now that she says "Splash!" before she even pushes him in the pool!  ;D

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-47csUs7aEbg/TdyjQQsYM0I/AAAAAAAACfk/FSaJ4xP0h7E/s1600/vivalasvegas.png)
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: TWOMULES on April 28, 2013, 12:43:49 PM
Speaking of Elvis, Jed. ;) Teri Garr appeared in many Elvis films (uncredited) including Viva Las Vegas and she also co-starred in one of my favourite comedy films. The very hilarious Young Frankenstein :2funny:

This movie is a classic, very funny, great humour, superb dialogue and fantastic acting. I love the scene with Gene Hackman as the Blindman. ;D

A send-up of the old Universal horror flicks, shot in stunning black and white, which is a true work of art and a very funny movie. O0
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on July 05, 2013, 08:52:33 AM
My wife & I watched this last night and both enjoyed it.

The Bounty Hunter (2010)

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Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on July 10, 2013, 01:27:32 PM
My wife, her brother & I watched this the other night.  I was holding it for a gift for him this August but just couldn't wait any longer.  I knew they'd both enjoy it and we all had fun watching it together.  I'd seen it when it first came out and recommend it to anybody that grew up during the heyday of the 80's "hair bands".  I wasn't sure what to expect of Cruise singing but he did a good job.  Very good musical performances by everyone and there's plenty of laughs.

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Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on September 12, 2013, 07:44:20 AM
Me, Myself & Irene (2000)

I watched this again recently with my wife's brother.  I forgot just how hilarious this movie is.  Funny from beginning to end.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/02/Me%2C_Myself_and_Irene_Posters.jpg)

Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Rawhide7 on September 13, 2013, 11:05:50 AM
Me, Myself & Irene (2000)

I watched this again recently with my wife's brother.  I forgot just how hilarious this movie is.  Funny from beginning to end.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/02/Me%2C_Myself_and_Irene_Posters.jpg)

Yes that one his hilarious!
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on October 28, 2013, 08:01:35 PM
21 & Over (2013)

I had no intention of going out of my way to watch this film.  A friend at work raved about it and convinced me to check it out.  I'm glad I did, because I found it to be a funny movie.  It feels good to get lost in a silly story like this occasionally.

(http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4919718721290511&pid=15.1)
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on November 29, 2013, 12:58:59 PM
Great seeing these very funny comedies again recently.  I'd almost forgotten just how humorous and funny the Martin/Candy film was.  As I watched, other road favorite road trip comedies came to mind, Vacation, Dumb & Dumber, Midnight Run and Tommy Boy.  I hope there's a Three Stooges sequel that will include a classic scenario not included in the 2012 comedy, a classic pie fight! 


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Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on January 16, 2014, 05:58:55 AM
A co-worker friend recommended this film very highly so I put a reserve request in via the library.  I wasn't sure what to expect and there were quite a handful of humorous scenes.  It may have been better had the film been a little shorter in length but overall I found it to be funny and entertaining.

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Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on June 17, 2014, 06:32:11 AM
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Not very good at all.  My expectations were high because I enjoyed the first one so much.  There's a couple of funny skits; one where Brian says he's going back to L.A. to scout chicks with his friends O.J. Simpson, Phil Spector and Robert Blake and that they're going to call themselves "The Ladykillers" (the movie takes place in the 80's); the other where Ron walks out of his office and his newsteam is cracking up over reading Garfield comics.  I don't recommend this film.

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Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Matt on December 15, 2015, 04:46:01 PM
I rate comedy strictly by whether it is fun to watch and makes me laugh. If I am wondering how much time is left, it is not going to make a favorites list. If it's a nice story and rated as a comedy, but I don't laugh, it's not here. These are TV shows and films that actually will have me laughing out loud, even when watching alone, and that's my test. Anyone who wants to complain that Monty Python isn't on here, and Adam Sandler is, or not any other critically acclaimed films can make their own lists. :)

There's a 4 decade gap here -- I could have listed some 1950's, 1960's and 1970's films, sure... but I rarely laugh out loud at A Hard Day's Night, The Apartment, The Seven Year Itch or other really great comedies from those decades. Of course, I could be missing a lot of great movies - maybe I'll look into that.  8)  But for now, here's my lists: 


Television:

#1  Seinfeld
#2  Curb Your Enthusiasm
#3 The Office (the U.S. version)
#4 Arrested Development
#5 South Park



Movies:

In order of release year.

Safety Last! (1923), Fred Newmeyer, Sam Taylor
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The Gold Rush (1925) Charlie Chaplin
(http://41.media.tumblr.com/62e8a762df08e76ab48749fe9020f4c0/tumblr_mldzfwJkrY1rz5aneo2_500.jpg)

City Lights (1931), Charlie Chaplin
(http://www.gonewiththetwins.com/pages/archive/screenshots/citylights/002.jpg)

It Happened One Night (1934) Frank Capra
(https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/151264151/ithappenedonenightstill28129.jpg)

Modern Times (1936) Charlie Chaplin
(http://www.teachwithmovies.org/guides/modern-times-files/screen.jpg)

Bringing Up Baby (1938) Howard Hawks
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rKq0VXm_v6E/UB_zB_fYWrI/AAAAAAAACas/auR2W59GmiY/s1600/screen-capture-63.png)

The Philadelphia Story (1940) George Cukor
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His Girl Friday (1940) Howard Hawks
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Airplane (1980) Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker
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Trading Places (1983) John Landis
(http://www.blogcdn.com/news.moviefone.com/media/2013/06/trading-places.jpg)

A Christmas Story (1983) Bob Clark
(http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/images/Old-Man-Admiring-Major-Award.jpg)

This Is Spinal Tap (1984) Rob Reiner
(http://livingincinema.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/these-go-to-eleven-2.jpg)

Back to the Future (1985) Robert Zemeckis
(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2015/10/19/1445245339774/3198d992-3eac-4da8-89f2-3815e67cca23-620x372.jpeg?w=620&q=85&auto=format&sharp=10&s=2b5063a2cfe9df0654b55656cc1d2078)

Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987), John Hughes
(http://thefilmspectrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Screen-Shot-2013-11-24-at-3.36.49-PM.png)

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) Stephen Herek
(http://images.mentalfloss.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_640x430/public/bill_ted1.jpg)

Groundhog Day (1993) Harold Ramis
(http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/imgLib/20130212_ground_hog_day_bill_murry_LARGE.jpg)

Happy Gilmore (1996) Dennis Dugan
(https://makeamovement.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/bob_barker_happy_gilmore.jpeg)

Best In Show (2000) Christopher Guest
(https://johnrieber.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/best-in-show-eugene-levy.jpg)

The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) Judd Apatow
(https://barefootinstilettos.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/40-year-old-virgin-the-40-year-old-virgin.jpg)

The Ridiculous Six (2015) Frank Coraci
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Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Doug on December 16, 2015, 04:01:21 AM
You don't laugh at A Hard Day's Night or Help!?  :o I think I laugh more at Help! but think the other is a better movie. Also no mention of Monty Python or The Jerk or Young Frankenstein? Well, I recommend those.
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Matt on December 16, 2015, 09:27:22 AM
You don't laugh at A Hard Day's Night or Help!?  :o I think I laugh more at Help! but think the other is a better movie. Also no mention of Monty Python or The Jerk or Young Frankenstein? Well, I recommend those.

Help is a movie I enjoyed more when I was younger. I have the DVD, and I don't think I've watched it since I first got it. It's one of those movies, along with Monty Python that I'm checking to see how much longer it is. And I know that's bizarre, because I love The Beatles so much, and the music from Help is one of my favorite soundtracks, but the story is just not enough to hold my attention and keep me completely entertained throughout. Of course, I may need to watch it again and see if I still feel that way.

Monty Python films have been legend with everyone around me when I was growing up. I had never really enjoyed that comedy. I knew this would be the one I would get the most flack for here for not including. I've never liked anything from Monty Python. And I truly wanted to love Time Bandits when George Harrison was so involved with that project... but it was exactly the same. That British humor doesn't resonate with me at all.  :-\

I do remember enjoying Young Frankenstein, and yes, I do remember laughing at it. That might have made my list if I had thought of it. But, it's been a very long time since I've seen it, and I'd probably need to watch it again to be sure.

Like you, I don't laugh much at A Hard Day's Night, as much as I love it. And I do enjoy it more than Help.
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Matt on December 16, 2015, 09:29:50 AM
The Jerk will be added to my watch list! I can't remember seeing it, though I probably did VERY long ago.
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Christopher on December 16, 2015, 02:24:49 PM
The Ridiculous Six (2015) Frank Coraci
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I watched The Ridiculous Six yesterday and it definitely had some laughs in it!
Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on April 30, 2016, 05:54:57 AM
I watched The Ridiculous Six yesterday and it definitely had some laughs in it!

Just came across this.  I've heard mixed reviews about The Ridiculous Six but definitely want to see it.  I love Monty Python but have to admit after having seen The Holy Grail recently, came away a little disappointed.  I'm sure I'll enjoy seeing The Life Of Brian again, though.  Not because my name happens to be in the title, but it is a better comedy.  I remember seeing the title on the marquee when going to see the first Superman film starring Christopher Reeve.  I've yet to see them again, but never have enjoyed A Hard Day's Night or Help!  It's been years so maybe another viewing is in order for a fresh perspective.  It's great seeing The Beatles and all, I just didn't enjoy those movies. 
Title: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Jed Cooper on November 30, 2017, 11:04:37 AM
What a great film.  I haven’t taken the time to watch this in its’ entirety in years.  My girlfriend had it on when I returned home from work the other night and we watched it from the beginning.  I was feeling a little depressed and this was the perfect antidote. 

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Title: Re: Comedy Films! (& TV)
Post by: Gant on December 03, 2017, 02:27:32 AM
I remember The Breakfast Club... Many, many years ago a girlfriend coerced me into watching it ... Good film, so I married her :)