Top 5 funniest films

TheCunningStunt · 08-08-2010, 10:24 PM

I know we have a favourite movies thread, but I thought it'd be kind of nice to know people's funniest films. I feel when it comes to favourite films, people have to give films with a bit of substance and films that are thought provoking, there are some comedies that can have both. But I feel like everyone loves a good comedy, but they often get overlooked. It's so hard to make a good comedy, because the script has to be right. Otherwise it's not just a bad movie, it's a bad movie that's not only bad, but it can be desperate for laughs and in some cases offensive. So when I find a genuinely hilarious film I love them.

1) The Big Lebowski - weird, quirky, mistaken identity, idiosyncratic characters, the ashes scene, the fact 'The Dude' doesn't bowl ONE ball, and an interesting plot all make for a very funny film indeed.
2) Borat - The shock factor of this film just made it really special. I couldn't believe what I was seeing, it probably doesn't stand up when you view it more than once, but watching it in the cinema was just unbelievable.
3) Anchorman - One of the most quotable comedies ever? - Oh Ron, there are literally thousands of other men that I should be with instead, but I am 72 percent sure that I love you.
4) Shaun of The Dead - One of the least funny films on the list, but I thought it was great.
5) Happiness - Sick. Some might say offensive and desperate, but I thought it was a tremendously funny film.

Violent & Funky · 08-09-2010, 12:26 AM

Time out.

"Best Comedies" or "Funniest Comedies"?

TheCunningStunt · 08-09-2010, 12:28 AM

Well, my idea of a funny comedy isn't offensive mindless trash. So it depends on your perception really. I think a funny comedy has to be good. But that's entirely down to the person making the list.

Bollocks, I missed off Withnail & I. That's far funnier than Shaun of the Dead. FML.

Dr.Seussicide · 08-09-2010, 12:29 AM

I'm just throwing this in here and saying one of the funniest movies I've ever seen.

Violent & Funky · 08-09-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

Well, my idea of a funny comedy isn't offensive mindless trash. So it depends on your perception really. I think a funny comedy has to be good. But that's entirely down to the person making the list.

Meh, I completely disagree. So, which is it before I make a list?

TheCunningStunt · 08-09-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Violent & Funky

Meh, I completely disagree. So, which is it before I make a list?

Best and funniest go hand in hand for me, I can't watch something that's complete trash and find it hilarious.

Do a list of genuinely good hilarious films and then another list of utter trashy lulz?

Violent & Funky · 08-09-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

Best and funniest go hand in hand for me, I can't watch something that's complete trash and find it hilarious.

Do a list of genuinely good hilarious films and then another list of utter trashy lulz?

Okay.

Except now I want to put Anchorman in both, LOL!

debaserr · 08-09-2010, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

I know we have a favourite movies thread, but I thought it'd be kind of nice to know people's funniest films. I feel when it comes to favourite films, people have to give films with a bit of substance and films that are thought provoking, there are some comedies that can have both. But I feel like everyone loves a good comedy, but they often get overlooked. It's so hard to make a good comedy, because the script has to be right. Otherwise it's not just a bad movie, it's a bad movie that's not only bad, but it can be desperate for laughs and in some cases offensive. So when I find a genuinely hilarious film I love them.

1) The Big Lebowski - weird, quirky, mistaken identity, idiosyncratic characters, the ashes scene, the fact 'The Dude' doesn't bowl ONE ball, and an interesting plot all make for a very funny film indeed.
2) Borat - The shock factor of this film just made it really special. I couldn't believe what I was seeing, it probably doesn't stand up when you view it more than once, but watching it in the cinema was just unbelievable.
3) Anchorman - One of the most quotable comedies ever? - Oh Ron, there are literally thousands of other men that I should be with instead, but I am 72 percent sure that I love you.
4) Shaun of The Dead - One of the least funny films on the list, but I thought it was great.
5) Happiness - Sick. Some might say offensive and desperate, but I thought it was a tremendously funny film.

weren't you going on about how you didn't get the big lebowski recently? i take it you gave it another go?

here we are

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

Yeah, pretty much my feeling on it when I watched it. Enjoyable.. but nothing spectacular.

The Big Lebowski is a top 5 Coen's film, but certainly not their best. I'm yet to see Raising Arizona but I've had it on DVD for a while now, I need to get round to watching it.

but i would like to suggest: Dr. Strangelove and Office Space.

RVCA · 08-09-2010, 01:52 AM

Anchorman is fucking terrible, Ferrell is fucking terrible

Dr.Seussicide · 08-09-2010, 02:02 AM

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Anchorman is fucking terrible, Ferrell is fucking terrible

Thank you! Fuck. Well except for Step Brothers and maybe SNL. But the guy makes shit movies.

08-08-2010, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	Top 5 funniest films I know we have a favourite movies thread, but I thought it'd be kind of nice to know people's funniest films. I feel when it comes to favourite films, people have to give films with a bit of substance and films that are thought provoking, there are some comedies that can have both. But I feel like everyone loves a good comedy, but they often get overlooked. It's so hard to make a good comedy, because the script has to be right. Otherwise it's not just a bad movie, it's a bad movie that's not only bad, but it can be desperate for laughs and in some cases offensive. So when I find a genuinely hilarious film I love them. 1) The Big Lebowski - weird, quirky, mistaken identity, idiosyncratic characters, the ashes scene, the fact 'The Dude' doesn't bowl ONE ball, and an interesting plot all make for a very funny film indeed. 2) Borat - The shock factor of this film just made it really special. I couldn't believe what I was seeing, it probably doesn't stand up when you view it more than once, but watching it in the cinema was just unbelievable. 3) Anchorman - One of the most quotable comedies ever? - Oh Ron, there are literally thousands of other men that I should be with instead, but I am 72 percent sure that I love you. 4) Shaun of The Dead - One of the least funny films on the list, but I thought it was great. 5) Happiness - Sick. Some might say offensive and desperate, but I thought it was a tremendously funny film. __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

08-09-2010, 12:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	Time out. "Best Comedies" or "Funniest Comedies"? __________________ 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

08-09-2010, 12:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	Well, my idea of a funny comedy isn't offensive mindless trash. So it depends on your perception really. I think a funny comedy has to be good. But that's entirely down to the person making the list. Bollocks, I missed off Withnail & I. That's far funnier than Shaun of the Dead. FML. __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

08-09-2010, 12:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dr.Seussicide FakingSuicideForApplause Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: I live in a van down by the river Posts: 1,365	I'm just throwing this in here and saying one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. __________________ I'll stay if I ever could, and pick up your pieces babe, because there's never a perfect day. Don't fret, baby, we're simply growing And my darling, I wouldn't mind to die like this.

08-09-2010, 01:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
RVCA （￣ー￣） Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,270	Anchorman is fucking terrible, Ferrell is fucking terrible