Top 5 funniest films

TheCunningStunt · 08-09-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Laces Out Dan!

I have too difficult of a time narrowing down to 5. But Dumb and Dumber takes number one easilly.

Let's put a shrimp on the barbieeeeeeeeeee!

Do a top 10 if you want.

bob. · 08-10-2010, 12:00 AM

5. The Jerk (1979)
first and foremost....i think Steve Matin was one of the greatest comedic geniuses ever....this entire movie is full of just dry quirky humor that you just don;'t really see anymore....and a dog named Shithead
4. Visitor Q (2001)
i'm one of those *******s who laughed through this entire movie....wrong wrong wrong but ohhhh so funny...you will never look at necrophilia the same way
3. Zoolander (2001)
i tried soooo hard to hate this movie and thankfully failed....everything about this movie is funny....and i hope they do as well with the sequel.....
2. Dr Strangelove or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb (1964)
this movie never gets old.....mainly due to Peter Sellers as the ex-nazi madman Dr Strangelove...and George C Scott...as the water obsessed general....i can quote this movie for days
1. The Kids In The Hall: Brain Candy (1996)
by far non stop laughter from one of the greatest sketch comedy teams

Bulldog · 08-10-2010, 03:06 AM

My five...

1. Naked Gun
To be honest, any one of the trilogy could qualify for this. Amazingly funny film, right from start to finish.

2. Airplane!
A seemingly never-ending barrage of snappy one-liners, smart visual and physical humour etc. Has some of the best running gags ever too. This just never gets old.

3. Withnail & I
Certainly the most quintessentially English comedy I've seen. So full of quotables it's unreal.

4. The Life Of Brian
Need I say anymore?

5. Dumb and Dumber
There's not much between these films for me to be honest, and this could easily have taken the top spot, if only for that scene with the owls alone.

loveissucide · 08-10-2010, 08:06 AM

1.Withnail And I
2.The Big Lebowski
3.Annie Hall
4.Evil Dead II
5.Rushmore

loveissucide · 08-10-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by trace87

you may have just convinced me not to see this.

Someone was never a bored adolescent nerd. Familiarity with that sort of conversation is what makes Clerks funny.

Sodacake · 08-10-2010, 10:00 AM

Blazing Saddles

debaserr · 08-10-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by loveissucide

Someone was never a bored adolescent nerd. Familiarity with that sort of conversation is what makes Clerks funny.

i was, and it is familiar. just not funny. if that is a preview of what the movie is like, i will pass.

FaSho · 08-10-2010, 10:42 AM

Superbad
Talladega Nights
Hot Rod
The Big Lebowski
Clerks

Those are just the first ones I think of when I hear "funny movies", it would be impossible to actually pick a top 5.

Violent & Funky · 08-10-2010, 03:55 PM

Top Five "Funniest" Comedies

5) Billy Madison
My homage to the Adam Sandler movies I loved when I was a little kid. Happy Gilmore might be a "better" movie, but there is no doubt in my mind that Billy Madison is the funniest. It is packed with great immature jokes you love as a 12 year-old kid.
Favorite scene: dodgeball game
4) Zoolander
My Ben Stiller representative, although to be honest I find him to be one of the least humorous of the big-name comedians (he finishes just ahead of Jim Carey). Zoolander is great though, and it's got that strong supporting cast I think every successful LOL comedy needs.
Favorite scene: coal mine
3) Step Brothers
This is like the comedy you realize has no plot and it doesn't matter. The whole point of the movie is to let Ferrell and Reilly act like 40 year-old babies and I'm fine with that because it's hilarious. The true R-rated Ferrell movie, I doubt he'll ever come close again.
Favorite scene: trying to sell the house
2) Super Troopers
I didn't see this one until a couple of years ago but it quickly made a mark. Beer Fest is good but this is the best thing this comedy troupe has produced. It's filled with one-liners and classic scenes.
Favorite scene: 10 meows
1) Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
My all-time favorite comedy, or film for that matter. Me and my friends easily watched it 20 times the first summer we had the DVD. It doesn't matter how many times I see it, I'll laugh at nearly every scene. So many good one-liners to quote!
Favorite scene: gang fight!

Top Five "Best" Comedies

5) Borat
I kept this movie on the list because of how I felt the first time I watched it. I think I've seen it three times since and have not found it nearly as good, but that first time was magical (puntastic!). It combines improv humor, razor-sharp political humor, and farty South Park-style jokes.
Favorite scene: talking about the homeland
4) Office Space
This is probably the least humorous, or at least LOL funny, among all the comedies I've listed. But, it does have lasting power, making it the anti-Borat; it seems like I watch it every couple of months on Comedy Central and I enjoy it every time. I might not LOL a lot, but it sure is enjoyable.
Favorite scene: meeting with "The Bobs"
3) Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles is my old-school submission. My family owns this thing on VHS because my mom loves Mel Brooks. I have only seen a couple of his movies and this one is by far the funniest. Not just that, but it was a film that caused a little controversy and has been very influential in the comedy genre.
Favorite scene: inside the church with the Johnsons
2) South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
It is easily the funniest of the movies listed under "Best", but I think it deserves its credit for being really sharp as well. It's got musical numbers, it is very political, and just about everything hits the mark. I think it is Matt and Trey's masterpiece.
Favorite scene: dying giraffe sound
1) Knocked Up
It is the best thing Apatow, Rogen, and their cronies have done. A few of their other productions might be funnier, but this movie combines some big laughs with just a really touching story. There is plenty of character development, especially with Paul Rudd, who always fantastic in a supporting role.
Favorite scene: there are five different kinds of chairs in this room!

I'm thinking about giving British humor a shot since I know Jackhammer is gonna be disgruntled with my list. What's the *one* British comedy I should watch?

Dr.Seussicide · 08-10-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FaSho

Superbad
Talladega Nights
Hot Rod
The Big Lebowski
Clerks

Those are just the first ones I think of when I hear "funny movies", it would be impossible to actually pick a top 5.

Thank you mentioning Superbad, definitely one of my favourite comedies.

08-10-2010, 12:00 AM	#22 (permalink)
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08-10-2010, 03:55 PM	#29 (permalink)
Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	Top Five "Funniest" Comedies 5) Billy Madison My homage to the Adam Sandler movies I loved when I was a little kid. Happy Gilmore might be a "better" movie, but there is no doubt in my mind that Billy Madison is the funniest. It is packed with great immature jokes you love as a 12 year-old kid. Favorite scene: dodgeball game 4) Zoolander My Ben Stiller representative, although to be honest I find him to be one of the least humorous of the big-name comedians (he finishes just ahead of Jim Carey). Zoolander is great though, and it's got that strong supporting cast I think every successful LOL comedy needs. Favorite scene: coal mine 3) Step Brothers This is like the comedy you realize has no plot and it doesn't matter. The whole point of the movie is to let Ferrell and Reilly act like 40 year-old babies and I'm fine with that because it's hilarious. The true R-rated Ferrell movie, I doubt he'll ever come close again. Favorite scene: trying to sell the house 2) Super Troopers I didn't see this one until a couple of years ago but it quickly made a mark. Beer Fest is good but this is the best thing this comedy troupe has produced. It's filled with one-liners and classic scenes. Favorite scene: 10 meows 1) Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy My all-time favorite comedy, or film for that matter. Me and my friends easily watched it 20 times the first summer we had the DVD. It doesn't matter how many times I see it, I'll laugh at nearly every scene. So many good one-liners to quote! Favorite scene: gang fight! Top Five "Best" Comedies 5) Borat I kept this movie on the list because of how I felt the first time I watched it. I think I've seen it three times since and have not found it nearly as good, but that first time was magical (puntastic!). It combines improv humor, razor-sharp political humor, and farty South Park-style jokes. Favorite scene: talking about the homeland 4) Office Space This is probably the least humorous, or at least LOL funny, among all the comedies I've listed. But, it does have lasting power, making it the anti-Borat; it seems like I watch it every couple of months on Comedy Central and I enjoy it every time. I might not LOL a lot, but it sure is enjoyable. Favorite scene: meeting with "The Bobs" 3) Blazing Saddles Blazing Saddles is my old-school submission. My family owns this thing on VHS because my mom loves Mel Brooks. I have only seen a couple of his movies and this one is by far the funniest. Not just that, but it was a film that caused a little controversy and has been very influential in the comedy genre. Favorite scene: inside the church with the Johnsons 2) South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut It is easily the funniest of the movies listed under "Best", but I think it deserves its credit for being really sharp as well. It's got musical numbers, it is very political, and just about everything hits the mark. I think it is Matt and Trey's masterpiece. Favorite scene: dying giraffe sound 1) Knocked Up It is the best thing Apatow, Rogen, and their cronies have done. A few of their other productions might be funnier, but this movie combines some big laughs with just a really touching story. There is plenty of character development, especially with Paul Rudd, who always fantastic in a supporting role. Favorite scene: there are five different kinds of chairs in this room! I'm thinking about giving British humor a shot since I know Jackhammer is gonna be disgruntled with my list. What's the one British comedy I should watch? __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/ohio0808 sometimes I don't thrill you sometimes I think I'll kill you just don't let me fuck up will you 'cause when I need a friend it's still you

08-10-2010, 03:06 AM	#23 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	My five... 1. Naked Gun To be honest, any one of the trilogy could qualify for this. Amazingly funny film, right from start to finish. 2. Airplane! A seemingly never-ending barrage of snappy one-liners, smart visual and physical humour etc. Has some of the best running gags ever too. This just never gets old. 3. Withnail & I Certainly the most quintessentially English comedy I've seen. So full of quotables it's unreal. 4. The Life Of Brian Need I say anymore? 5. Dumb and Dumber There's not much between these films for me to be honest, and this could easily have taken the top spot, if only for that scene with the owls alone.

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