I was trying to think of what the best comedy to come out of this decade was and quite frankly I am at a loss. I cannot think of one single movie that stands out as King of Comedy for the decade. Can anyone help me??
Posted by Alex In Wonderland (Member # 4912) on :
The Mask was pretty good, as was Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (f you take it entirely at face value). There's Something About Mary was probably the best one of that decade IMO.
Posted by Chris the CandyFanMan (Member # 3197) on :
There are several worthwhile choices, but if I had to choose, the first Austin Powers film gets my nod. Second place would go to Galaxy Quest and third to Black Sheep.
Posted by Colt 45 (Member # 4940) on :
Something About Mary!
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
AUSTIN POWERS : INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
There's Something About Mary
Posted by Jessie the Sunflower Goddess (Member # 1877) on :
I can't believe I had forgotten about Something About Mary. It was definitely a great ranch fest. But what about American Pie??
Posted by Alex In Wonderland (Member # 4912) on :
I always found American Pie to be a so-so franchise... Something about them reminds me of Porky's and films from that era (not that they are bad films, just of their times). Maybe it is that they have become so cliched so soon?
Posted by firefox (Member # 5000) on :
I agree with Colt 45. Something About Mary is really funny.There's another one up until now I can imagine 'Dumb n Dumber'
Posted by firefox (Member # 5000) on :
I know you're all of the 90's, but can I recommend something recent that'll make you lol and these movies are 'White Chicks' and 'Eurotrip'. I really can't get enough of this 80's station DM -'In My Shoes'
Posted by Devolution (Member # 1731) on :
Devolution here,
What is DM? Pardon for my ignorace.
WE are DEVO
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
DEPECHE MODE?
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by firefox: I know you're all of the 90's, but can I recommend something recent that'll make you lol and these movies are 'White Chicks' and 'Eurotrip'. I really can't get enough of this 80's station DM -'In My Shoes'
EuroTrip freakin' rocks!!!!!! I love it. I got on a EuroTrip kick this summer and watched it five or six times. Gotta love Scott Mechlowicz...
White Chicks is funny, too.
Posted by maxwellhauser (Member # 4968) on :
It's nice to see so much love here for the Farrelly brothers. I think they made at least 3 of the best comedies of the 90s, and my favorite from them is the one not yet mentioned:
KINGPIN!
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Tommy Boy (RIP Chris Farley)
Me Myself and Irene
Posted by Bionic Bigfoot (Member # 2490) on :
I loved Groundhog Day. I thought Murray was hillarious in that movie.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Hey Bigfoot...I like your choice.
I haven't laughed at a new movie in forever...my Aunt told me she just saw Little Miss Sunshine and she thought it was hysterical....but me and my mom have looked at the previews for that movie, and there is absolutely nothing about the preview that looks funny...or you can tell what it's about or that it even looks interesting.
Saturday night...me and Cindymancini were laughing our heads off at the movies we were watching, and we talked later about the scene in the movie CLASS...where Virgina Madsen makes her debute...where she goes to hand "Jonathan" a sandwich, and that whole scene where she gets her shirt ripped off, and the food flies up and hits the one lady in the face...and Rob Lowe is sitting there completely straight faced, with not an ounce of food on him, and he says...I don't know, what do you think Jonathan?
It was so funny...and if someone wrote that to be exactly the way they acted it...it was perfectly coreographed.
You look at movies today...and there is nothing spontaneous being captured on film, it is all so stupid.
The comedians that are on TV now...they all talk about SEX...especially the women...I don't know what that's all about...but all you gotta do is stay tuned in for 5 seconds and that's what you hear.
I miss good comedians like Steve Martin (when he was funny in movies like The Jerk and when he did SNL)...and I loved Bill Cosby...he was so funny too.
Movies like Caddyshack and Meatballs...they stand the test of time, because they have humour in them that everyone can relate to.
Posted by Jessie the Sunflower Goddess (Member # 1877) on :
I forgot about Road Trip, it is pretty darn funny too. Even if it is slightly post 90s.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by Jessie the Sunflower Goddess: I forgot about Road Trip, it is pretty darn funny too. Even if it is slightly post 90s.
Yes, it is hilarious. Tom Green has this dry kind of humor.
Posted by Oreb (Member # 5007) on :
dumb and dumber happy gilmore airheads blankman friday there's something about mary
recent comedies with an 80s spirit (but extreme):
not another teen movie (obviusly)
the 40 year old virgin - the best comedy I have seen in years. check out the bonus material on dvd, it shows that the people who made the movie did it with heart, ad a lot of talent
Posted by eightieschick (Member # 4385) on :
Anything with Chris Farley or Adam Sandler. There's Something About Mary has to be one of the funniest movies ever! As far as comedians talking about sex: Anyone remember Andrew Dice Clay or Eddie Murphy from the 80's?
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Andrew Dice Clay and those dirty nursery rhymes gets me ever time. Eddie used to be funny too........
Posted by firefox (Member # 5000) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: EuroTrip freakin' rocks!!!!!! I love it. I got on a EuroTrip kick this summer and watched it five or six times. Gotta love Scott Mechlowicz...
White Chicks is funny, too. [/QB]
It just lifts up your spirit when you watch movies like these."Scotty doesn't know" . He's just so predictable ,and being NOT is better which I believe is the moral lesson you get from that movie.Hehehe. oh I can hear The Cure 'It's Friday I'm in love'
Posted by firefox (Member # 5000) on :
quote:Originally posted by Devolution: Devolution here,
What is DM? Pardon for my ignorace.
WE are DEVO
Sorry for the delayed response. It's Depeche Mode. They just rock Europe this Sept. with their albums 'Precious & Playing the Angels',plus they even have an official DM-Ipod(need to order this in Germany). Posted by Jessie the Sunflower Goddess (Member # 1877) on :
I think that Bill Murray's performance in Kingpin was just priceless. He was so perfect for that role. I can't believe I forgot about him and that one. I have seen it so many times I should have it memorized.
Posted by TheBerserker (Member # 5051) on :
My Cousin Vinny.
Posted by AdventuresInGooniesitting (Member # 1882) on :
Groundhog Day Election Austin Powers Wayne's World Clerks Dogma Home Alone Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
I used to love the comedies that Jim Carrey did in the 90s, but they don't really hold up with me today. (which is not to say that I don't like Jim Carrey anymore; Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is one of my favorite movies ever)
Posted by Mane1980 (Member # 4240) on :
Clueless (I think this one definitely marked the 90's especially between teens)
Others were:
There's SOmething About Mary The Mask Ace Ventura Austin Powers
Posted by sonz (Member # 5315) on :
i have to say liar liar (the jim carrey version) its one of the best ive seen!! i would have named a rob schneider film too but i dont think he was in many good ones till the year 2000 +
Posted by Hordak (Member # 1772) on :
90's: The Big Lebowski (Priceless interaction between Bridges, Goodman and Buscemi. Repays any number of repeat viewings)
00's: American Psycho (Bale's performance the funniest thing I've seen in many, many years; and yes it IS a bona-fide comedy (!). Am I sick?!?)
Posted by sheena (Member # 5620) on :
For me there was many- but night at the roxbury and waynes world I loved. "Party on wayne,Party on garth" hahaha
Posted by Mollyfan22 (Member # 5665) on :
well some of my favorite comedies since the 80's are: Orange County The Wedding Singer Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion Old School Son In Law Dazed And Confused Clueless Clerks Chasing Amy There's Something About Mary Tommy Boy Happy Gilmore and there are soooo many more that I can't think of right now...
Posted by Mollyfan22 (Member # 5665) on :
oh my gosh Waynes World! of course!
Posted by Mollyfan22 (Member # 5665) on :
what year was Parenthood? have you guys seen that movie? It's pretty funny!
Posted by Chris the CandyFanMan (Member # 3197) on :
It was released in 1989.
Posted by Willow123 (Member # 4953) on :
Not saying this is a great film but I always get a kick out of it when I watch it. "The Adventures Of Ford Fairlane" with Andrew Dice Clay and Wayne Newton. Posted by Vicky-Louise (Member # 5821) on :
Something about mary The Wedding Singer Rush Hour The Cable Guy Waterboy The Nutty Professor
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
OFFICE SPACE
Posted by The Mouse Avenger (Member # 4406) on :
*Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (haven't seen the first one...) *George Of The Jungle (I've seen that one over a dozen times, & I'm desperately needing the DVD--it's Disney-tastic! ) *Liar, Liar *Superstar (got me interested in SNL) *Dr. Doolittle (almost as good as the original...almost ) *Home Alone (& all 3 sequels weren't too bad, either) *Parenthood (Viva Steve Martin y Mary Steenburgen!)
And those happen to be just my top 7 faves... ^_^
[ 04. June 2007, 21:37: Message edited by: The Mouse Avenger ]
Posted by P.S It's Paul... (Member # 1022) on :
There were loads of 'good' comedies (as in a movie that worked well, good performances, slightly unusual in plot and direction, and made me laugh) - notably stuff like Liar Liar, The House-sitter, Clueless, Romy and Michelle..... amongst others.
However - if you are looking for the BEST one, it's obvious:
Groundhog Day
Great acting, especially from Bill Murray but also from the many smaller roles, such as Needle-nose Ned Rierson. An almost unique plot, with funny lines that also become very sincere.
And what other movie has become part of the language, in a way that Groundhog Day has? I'm forever seeing people refer to repeated events as 'like Groundhog Day'...
Posted by Mel Gibson (Member # 5831) on :
cool movie...
Posted by Princess Pooh (Member # 5798) on :
Little Nicky with Adam Sandler.
Love the part where the Devil does something with a pineapple to Hitler everyday at 4pm :-)
Posted by Mire Mare (Member # 5900) on :
Wow there are some classics here however THE MOUSE AVENGER has the most bizarre choice in movies I have ever seen but hey each to there own!
You then may well ask what I consider the best comedy/comedy's of the 90's well here's a sample!
THE BIG LEBOWSKI THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT MARRY CLERKS DUMB & DUMBER THE WEDDING SINGER AIRHEADS MALL RATS SO I MARRIED AN AXE MURDERER CABLE GUY WAYNE'S WORLD MM
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I love it. I got on a EuroTrip kick this summer and watched it five or six times. Gotta love Scott Mechlowicz... ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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. He's just so predictable ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
,and being NOT is better which I believe is the moral lesson you get from that movie.Hehehe. 