The visual medium of storytelling grants many liberties. We jump, we cry, and we laugh. So here is a list of ten hilarious movies film enthusiasts resort to when they need a good, uproarious laughter session.
1. Blazing Saddles
Filmmaking in the 70s favored two genres, westerns and satires. Mel Brooks directed Blazing Saddles, a western satirical about a black sheriff assigned to protect the town of Rock Ridge. Several Blazing Saddles fans claimed this movie is the funniest film they’ve ever seen. Still, due to evolving language use of the stress of politically correct discourse, today’s audience might not find Blazing Saddles amusing.
2. Scott Pilgrim
Drawing inspiration from Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novels, “Scott Pilgrim” places its focal point on the main character, a nerdy individual in their twenties who is head over heels for a colorful, roller-skating beauty. Nevertheless, the woman of his dreams is encumbered by the baggage of seven troublesome ex-partners. With its deadpan humor and unconventional storytelling, “Scott Pilgrim” offers an entertaining story.
3. Airplane!
Comedians love parodies. Airplane! is a 1980 film that parodied disaster films of the previous decades. Airplane! centers around a flight struck with food poisoning, and the crew and cabin turn to their last resource to save the flight from going down—a drunk pilot.
4. Napoleon Dynamite
The classic class president satire places Napoleon Dynamite, a friendless high-schooler, in a challenging situation when his caretaker becomes injured and he has to live near his football-obsessed uncle.
Before long, Napoleon forms a friendship with Pedro, a recent arrival at the school who has limited English-speaking skills. Together, they launch a campaign to make Pedro the class president. Napoleon works hard to build a connection with Deb, who is socially awkward and fond of side ponytails.
5. Mean Girls
Upon her arrival in the United States from Africa, Cady Heron discovers the significance of social groups and the essence of genuine friendship. Her experience is bound to be eye-opening. Featuring a renowned ensemble including Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried, and Rachel McAdams, they deliver memorable performances in what was hailed as the top film of 2004.
6. Bridesmaids
Cable TV might have exhausted Bridesmaids’ comedic value by showing it every weekend on every significant cable station. Still, when the 2011 film debuted, it flew to the top of comedian lists. With hilarious talent encompassing Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, and Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids offers a foil between an engaged, well-off bride-to-be (Maya Rudolph) and her needy, single best friend (Kristen Wiig), who happens to be the maid of honor.
7. A Dirty Shame
A Dirty Shame is my favorite John Waters film due to its hyperbolic humor. The premise is so bizarre it borders on bad. When a highly strung individual named Sylvia Stickles suffers a blow to the head, she undergoes a dramatic change, becoming an amorous woman with a singular mission: to track down her newfound admirer, Ray Ray. This movie revels in exaggeration, from its set design to the names of its characters, and the dialogue, though crude and shocking, is bound to elicit laughter.
8. Harold and Kumar
Ever heard of White Castle? When Harold and Kumar get their hands into some devil’s lettuce, they become entranced by a White Castle commercial and chase their munchies all over New Jersey to find the fast food haven known for its sliders. Along their excursion, the two run into Neal Patrick Harris, drive-thru mishaps, and unexplainable encounters with other New Jersey residents.
9. Blockers
When three high-school best friends pledge to lose their virginity on prom night, their parents learn of their agendas and try to infiltrate their plans. With a fantastic script and an excellent cast, Blockers delivers a unique coming-of-age tale beaming with humor.
10. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is the perfect dad movie. The slapstick film follows the Griswolds, a family that hopes to have a fabulous Christmas, but when a rowdy cousin shows up, the plans shift.
One fan said Christmas Vacation ranks among the funniest movies they’ve ever watched. “It’s dated and a holiday movie, but Christmas Vacation cracks me up every time I watch it. Almost every line has a comedic attribute and hits home for me.”
Source: Reddit.
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