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My Favorite General Comedies
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Talk to Me (Widescreen Edition)Talk to Me (Widescreen Edition)
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I loved this movie, and learned about an important figure in U.S. history. It is extremely well done, and very funny.
The BirdcageThe Birdcage
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This is such a funny movie. Great performances all around, but Robin Williams and Nathan Lane really shine. Great story and message.
The Big Lebowski (Widescreen Collector's Edition)The Big Lebowski (Widescreen Collector's Edition)
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Gotta push this movie every chance i get. A masterpiece of cinema, with a lot going on that isn't apparent on the first viewing. One of my most favorite movies.
Midnight RunMidnight Run
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I'm a DeNiro fan, and this is probably his best comedic performance (We're No Angels is great, too). This is a great chase/pursuit movie, and has plenty of action. See my Criminal Comedies list for others like this.
Swingers (Miramax Collector's Series)Swingers (Miramax Collector's Series)
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A great movie, maybe more of a "guy" movie, but it's got a great story and romance that all can appreciate. The special features are crucial for understanding the significance of this movie.
I'm Through With White GirlsI'm Through With White Girls
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This is a great movie, a romantic comedy of peak form. I suppose the plot may be a little cliched, but it is a fresh take and definitely something for the younger generation to enjoy, especially indie/artsy people. Anyone will enjoy this movie, no matter what your ethnicity/culture.
The ImpostorsThe Impostors
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A great tribute to old screwball comedies, highly underrated in my opinion. Stanley Tucci and Oliver Platt are hilarious, and the whole cast does a great job. great editing and script.
Forget ParisForget Paris
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One of the best romantic comedies ever. Similar structure to Kissing a Fool. Billy Crystal is VERY funny.
Dumb and DumberDumb and Dumber
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One of the best comedies ever. Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are great together. Every time I watch it makes me laugh.
Stuck On You (Widescreen Edition)Stuck On You (Widescreen Edition)
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I was pleasantly suprised by this one. No unnecessary sob-story, just great comedy everyone can appreciate. Highly underrated. A smart movie
PCUPCU
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I am biased towards this movie because it basically depicts my college life. But I think anyone can enjoy it, especially if you went to Liberal Arts school. Jeremy Piven is VERY funny.
KingpinKingpin
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A great Ferrely brothers movie, better than Something About Mary in my opinion. Woody Harrelson, Bill Murray, and Randy Quaid are hilarious. Definitely some gross humor, along the lines of Dumb and Dumber.
Pootie TangPootie Tang
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Don't knock it until you watch it--this one is soooo goofy, if you like absurd humor you'll love this. it pokes fun at super hero movies and Rap culture, but in a light-hearted way. Chris Rock had a lot to do with this movie, but isn't in it very much.
A Mighty Wind / Best in ShowA Mighty Wind / Best in Show
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These are my two favorite Christopher Guest films (I love Waiting for Guffman and Spinal Tap also). A mighty wind is about a folk music commemorative concert, and Best in Show is about a Dog Show. Both will have you rolling with laughter.
Dead Poets Society (Special Edition)Dead Poets Society (Special Edition)
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A great movie, similar in tone to Good Will Hunting but ultimately better in my opinion. Robin Williams is great in this, and you'll recognize a young Ethan Hawke, too. This movie always inspires me, and has plenty of humor, too. Spoiler: it does have a tragic ending.
The Royal Tenenbaums (The Criterion Collection)The Royal Tenenbaums (The Criterion Collection)
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My favorite Wes Anderson movie. This is a great look at family relationships, and how you can feel like an alien in your own house sometimes.
Sweet and LowdownSweet and Lowdown
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My favorite Woody Allen movie. This one is an outstanding film/mockumentary. Sean Penn is great...only thing that bugs me is when he pretends to play guitar. This is a tragicomedy, tragic in the old Greek sense. This has a great soundtrack, too.
Kids in the Hall - Brain CandyKids in the Hall - Brain Candy
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I love the Kids, but I know that anyone with a sharp sense of humor will like this. The main point of the movie is to criticize how over-medicated our society is, and how silly many of our efforts to find happiness are.
Drop Dead GorgeousDrop Dead Gorgeous
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Under-appreciated dark comedy with a lot of irony and twists to keep you interested. think Little Miss Sunshine set in rural Minnesota, and everyone is funny.
What's Up, Tiger Lily?What's Up, Tiger Lily?
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This is an old old Woody Allen flick--he and some buddies bought the rights to an old Japanese spy movie, took out the audio track, and record their own dialogue, making the movie quite funny. Pretty goofy and not for everyone, but definitely creative and funny.
Big TroubleBig Trouble
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A very funny movie, based on a Dave Barry book, set in Florida (I am biased i suppose). Tim Allen does a great job, and the plot is very funny. Tom Sizemore and Johnny Knoxville are hilarious as bumbling crooks, and Stanley Tucci is great too.
Kissing a FoolKissing a Fool
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One of my favorite romantic comedies, it is really funny, has a great cast and a great script--underrated in my opinion.
Trading Places (Special Collector's Edition)Trading Places (Special Collector's Edition)
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Very entertaining revenge movie. Dan Aykroyd is great, Eddie Murphy is very funny.
A Christmas Story (Two-Disc Special Edition)A Christmas Story (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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The best Christmas movie ever, and the funniest. I watch it at least once every christmas.
Planes, Trains and AutomobilesPlanes, Trains and Automobiles
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Love this pair, they are perfect together. Miss John Candy.
Anchorman - The Legend Of Ron Burgundy (Unrated Widescreen Edition)Anchorman - The Legend Of Ron Burgundy (Unrated Widescreen Edition)
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I love this movie. Certinaly it's not well made, and I don't really think Will Ferrell is that funny in it. But there are a lot of funny moments, and it's very enjoyable.
Talladega Nights - The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (Unrated Widescreen Edition)Talladega Nights - The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (Unrated Widescreen Edition)
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I was pleasantly suprised by this one too. Who knew racing could be so funny? Much of the banter is improvised, and Will Ferrell and John C Reilly steal the show...Sacha Baron Coen is great, too.
EdTV (Collector's Edition)EdTV (Collector's Edition)
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This is a great romantic comedy. Funny, I always confuse McConaughey and Harrelson, and here they are together as brothers--perfect match!
Old School (Widescreen Unrated Edition)Old School (Widescreen Unrated Edition)
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This is a very funny movie. Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn are very funny together in this one, and there's a good romantic story in it. Luke Wilson does a good job, too.
The Shawshank Redemption (Two-Disc Special Edition)The Shawshank Redemption (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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I know this isn't exactly a comedy, but it certainly is a wonderful movie that depicts the comedy and tragedy of life. a must-see for everyone.
CaddyshackCaddyshack
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A no-brainer, but it has to be here! Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Rodney Dangerfield?!?! All it needed was Dan Aykroyd and I would never watch another movie