Recommended films (comedy)

[bocian]

I have not seen a decent film, let alone good comedy in a while now.

Preferably, something in English or Polish, and fairly recent (from the last few years).

I recently walked to Blockbuster, and after half an hour, returned with nothing. Of course the wife accused me making the whole thing up just so I could get a quick beer... which just happens to be near the video store.

I really don't know where she gets such ideas.

So, any recommendations?

[Rusalka]

I thought one of the more recent films Love Actually, was brilliant, if you like romantic comedies. It's not recent, but if you haven't seen Amelie, I recommend that also. I heard that the recent French make Les Choristes was brilliant but I haven't seen it myself. It wouldn't be on rentals yet though it's still playing in theatres.

[bocian]

Originally Posted by Rusalka

I thought one of the more recent films Love Actually, was brilliant, if you like romantic comedies. It's not recent, but if you haven't seen Amelie, I recommend that also. I heard that the recent French make Les Choristes was brilliant but I haven't seen it myself. It wouldn't be on rentals yet though it's still playing in theatres.

OH GAWD! Not a romantic comedy please! I should have been more specific.

Seriously, I'll consider it, I'm sure my better half will enjoy it.

I just read about Les Choristes on IMDB, seems interesting...maybe I can find it somewhere.

Please, add more if you know of any, I trust your judgement.

[Rusalka]

I checked out Amazon to see which of the movies I liked recently are released as DVDs and here's a short list:

- Sideways (one of the best of this season)
- The Incredibles (animation, but not necessarily for children!)
- Closer (not exactly "comedy" but has comedy elements)
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (very good!)
- Garden State (another smart comedy)
- Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason (not as good as the first one, but still good)
- Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (not new, but you might have missed it)

[Rusalka]

Originally Posted by bocian

OH GAWD! Not a romantic comedy please! I should have been more specific.

Seriously, I'll consider it, I'm sure my better half will enjoy it.

I hate movies like 50 First Dates and Meet the Fockers, believe me. Love Actually is nothing like that and neither is Amelie if you haven't seen it yet.

Please, add more if you know of any, I trust your judgement.

Now that I thought about it, I saw more dramas, indie productions and documentaries than comedies lately so I couldn't give you a huge list but if I think of more I'll be sure to add them too.

[Rusalka]

I also suggest Netflix if it's in service in Canada. Much easier to browse and choose films compared to Blockbuster and the DVDs are delivered to your mailbox for free (the return, likewise). No late fees is a great thing too, especially for someone like me.

http://www.netflix.com/

[bocian]

- Sideways (one of the best of this season)
Yes!, I must see this, thanks for reminding me.
- The Incredibles (animation, but not necessarily for children!)
Saw it, pretty good
- Closer (not exactly "comedy" but has comedy elements)
Jude Law Natalie Portman and Julia Roberts, probably the most annoying cast in the history of film...I'll pass
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (very good!)
Saw it, was alright
- Garden State (another smart comedy)
I'm sorry, but it bored the hell out me, turned it off halfway through
- Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason (not as good as the first one, but still good)
I can't stand that zellwegger girl
- Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (not new, but you might have missed it)
Never heard of it, I'll look for it.

[bocian]

Originally Posted by Rusalka

I hate movies like 50 First Dates and Meet the Fockers, believe me. Love Actually is nothing like that and neither is Amelie if you haven't seen it yet.

I liked Amelie a lot, it's one of my favourite movies.

Originally Posted by rusalka

Now that I thought about it, I saw more dramas, indie productions and documentaries than comedies lately so I couldn't give you a huge list but if I think of more I'll be sure to add them too.

Thanks!

[Rusalka]

Originally Posted by bocian

I liked Amelie a lot, it's one of my favourite movies.

Mine too.

[Agrippa]

Two Cameron Diaz movies are quite funny, me says, "Very Bad Things" (1998) and "There's Something About Mary" (1998).

Most Hollywood movies are not that funny though, especially in the last years...

[bocian]

Originally Posted by Agrippa

Two Cameron Diaz movies are quite funny, me says, "Very Bad Things" (1998) and "There's Something About Mary" (1998).

Most Hollywood movies are not that funny though, especially in the last years...

'There's Something About Mary' was hilarious. I've yet to see 'Very Bad Things'.

Edit: I actually saw 'Very Bad Things', It was pretty good.

Thanks.

[Agrippa]

"Mars Attacks" was quite funny too, at least after watching "Independence Day".

"Braindead", an early movie of Peter Jackson is not a real comedy and already older, but I liked it and had a laugh though it was sometimes quite disgusting too.

Of course "As good as it gets" was nice to watch too and movies like "The Life of Brian" from the Monty Pythons are still classical, though you should know it.

"American Psycho" and "The Bonfire of the Vanities" are examples of movies, though no real comedies, quite funny as well with their satirical view.
Speaking about Tom Hanks, I liked the "Money Pit".

Some of the funniest movies I can remember ad hoc from the last years are Austrian productions...(Dühringer, Hader, Dorfer and other cabaret artists...)

[Rusalka]

Speaking of Tom Hanks, I highly recommend The Terminal, another very recent film on DVD.

[Faísca]

Ok, since you excluded old ones, then I will not suggest Monty Python, even though they are great.

So, my suggestion is Kung Pow!

[Kaledfwlch]

"Braindead" was really good! I really enjoyed it although my girlfriend not... From that kind of movie you can also see "Evil dead part 2" or classical "Plan 9 from Outerspace"

From polish comedys I recommend you "Dzien Swira" - "The day of psycho" with Marek Kondrat. I'm sure you've already seen: Rejs, Mis, Seksmisja, Dziewczyny do wziecia, Czy jest tu panna na wydaniu..

[Gil]

I love dark humour stuff and some not-so-new-but-not-oldies are very good, to name a few:

- Fight Club
- Snatch
- Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
- Phonebooth (not really a comedy but it made me laugh...)

[bocian]

Originally Posted by KALEDFWLCH

From polish comedys I recommend you "Dzien Swira" - "The day of psycho" with Marek Kondrat. I'm sure you've already seen: Rejs, Mis, Seksmisja, Dziewczyny do wziecia, Czy jest tu panna na wydaniu..

Dzien Swira and Nic smiesznego are two of my favourites, I hope Koterski makes another one about Adas.

Actually, I haven't seen Dziewczyny do Wziecia or Czy jest tu panna na wydaniu...maybe I just don't remember.

Dzieki.

[bocian]

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