This article will provide insights into the following topics:
- Funniest Comedies Ever
- Best comedy movies Hollywood
- Best Comedy Movies of the 21st Century
- Most Hilarious Comedy Movies
Modern Times (1936)
Hollywood is nothing without Charlie Chaplin is a fact. To be more specific, the genre comedy began to emerge from him and continues still it is difficult to reach the milestone he has set. Modern Times is a silent rom-com/satire movie where he works in a factory. In the modern mechanic world where humans try to catch up to the speed of the machines, Charlie tries to fit into it. He is jailed and released for many times as he creates chaos and once tries to help an orphaned innocent young girl who was in jail too. They escape and expect to live an unpredictable but content future. This running time of the movie is 87 minutes directed and acted by Charlie Chaplin. The female protagonist was Paulette Goddard. One of the reasons the movie is on the list of 100 funniest movies is the film is relatable for all age group to watch. The humour, quirkiness, innocence grabbed the eye of children whereas, the adults liked the concept of how pointless the idea of industrialization, toiling for nothing and loss of humanity.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a British comedy film released in the year 1975. Based on an Arthurian legend, of King Arthur, his trustworthy knights Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Galahad the Pure and Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir-Lancelot. They change their plans of not visiting the Camelot and go in search of the Holy Grail. This movie is written and performed by the Monty Python comedy group and directed by Gilliam and Jones. Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam starred in this movie for 91 minutes. The subgenre of this film is Adventure and fantasy. According to the internet, it tops the list of best comedy movies - IMDb (Internet Movie Database) because of its absurdity. Self-deprecating comedy always allures the audience and captured their attention. This movie is still widely watched by older kids with their family. The film, itself is a parody making fun of the history which people see as an ideal. Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) is also one of the well known international comedy movies.
Dr. Strangelove (1964)
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb released in the year 1964 starred Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden and directed by Stanley Kubrick. The story revolves around the dread of nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States. This black fantasy war comedy film runs for 94 minutes where general tires to wage bio war while the other officials try to stop him. The movie is always a part of the top-rated comedy movies as it represents how power is misused in blind pride humorously. Adults, especially the people who are interested in politics can give this movie a try!
40-year-old Virgin (2004)
40-year old Virgin is a rom-com or a sex comedy directed by Judd Apatow. In 2004, the film ran in the theatres starring Steve Carell, the well-known comedian in this century. The plot of the movie revolves around a 40-year-old virgin Andy, and his whose colleagues help him lose his virginity. As it is a sex comedy, only adults watched it and children were restricted. It is still popular among people as it makes them understand that society puts a great deal of pressure on humans and keeping up to the standards is not as easy as it seems. The humour in the movie doesn't offend anymore but still has social commentary. It is the reason to be a part of the list of 'funny movies 2019'.
The Hangover (2009)
The Hangover is a film with four main characters as close friends. They go to Las Vegas to celebrate one's bachelor party. They become high, have fun and when they wake up the next day with no memory. To their shock, they have lost the groom too. The movie ends with them going back to the home for the marriage in the last minute. This 2009 released movie is an American comedy film directed by Todd Phillips. Two motion pictures released later as a trilogy went well in the box office too. The male bonding with the friends, with the sharp sense of sarcasm, is what made it to the list of 'the funny movies on Netflix'. This well-known movie dubbed into many regional languages like Tamil, Hindi is still widely enjoyed by close-knit friends.
Deadpool (2016)
Action Comedy films are like rare gems in Hollywood as the directors doubt to explore the genre. However, when it comes to superhero films, the comedy genre gels very well. One super hit movie in this genre is The Mask (1994) still enjoyed by all age groups. Deadpool follows the footsteps of that movie is turns out to be the top action comedy movies in history. The film's storyline is from Marvel Comics, this movie directed by Tim Miller. Ryan Reynolds stars in its lead role. Suffering from cancer, the protagonist leaves his lover and flees. Injected with a serum which brings the mutant gene out of humans disfigures him but cures his cancer. The movie ends with the fact there is no medicine to cure his skin and reconciliation with his lover. The motion picture captured a wide range of audience from children to adults as it going to be a part Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is said to be one of the best comedy movies on Netflix.
Coco (2017)
Animation Comedy films are another deadly combination and mix of genres in the industry of Hollywood. Both are the favourite genre of children, therefore makes into the best family movie to sit and watch on the weekend. Zootopia (2016), Toy Story Series are some vibrant examples of the genre. Coco is a 3D animated comedy fantasy film released in the year 2017. Directed by Lee Unkrich and distributed by Pixar Animation Studios, the story is about a 12-year-old boy. His dream profession is to become a musician. Unfornutaley, his family is banned from performing music. He decides to undo the curse and travels to the dead and gone world to seek help. As expected, the film ends with a happy note of him singing and dancing. After the year of release, the movie found a comfortable spot in the 'funny movies 2018' list.
Summary
"The whole of life is just like watching a film. Only it's as though you always get in ten minutes after the big picture has started, and no-one will tell you the plot, so you have to work it out all yourself from the clues," says Terry Pratchett a famous author and satirist. In the hurry burry life, we spend our time looking into mobiles, computers in search of money and never explore anything beyond it. We never find time to spend moments with ourselves and our loved ones. Movies, especially the comedies, give us a chance to spend quality time with the people we care. I hope this list will help you to find the best comedy movies of all time!
Co-author: Akshaya Saravana Kumar
Akshaya is currently pursuing a Masters in English Literature. She is an avid reader, an animal lover and a movie freak. She loves to spend her past time travelling to strange places in different time zones with her imagination and fall in love with fictional characters.
