Top 100 Comedy Movies of All Time
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Topic: Top 100 Comedy Movies of All Time
Posted By: Stooge
Subject: Top 100 Comedy Movies of All Time
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2011 at 10:26pm
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http://www.collegehumor.com/bestcomedy" rel="nofollow - http://www.collegehumor.com/bestcomedy For a humor website as big as CollegeHumor, their list is pretty weak IMO. I love my comedy, so seeing lists this bad gets to me. Some issues I have: 1) I'm not a big fan of the Jackass franchise, but I wouldn't be surprised seeing one of their movies on such a list, but 2 of them?? 2) It seems that around 1/3 of these movies were made within the past 5 years. I guess the average voter was probably 21 at the oldest. I don't think any movie was on there that was older than 35 years old. 3) On that note: Not a single Marx Brothers movie?? 4) Lots of throwaway teenage films on there. 5) The list didn't include Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, but included 2 American Pie movies, both Waynes Worlds, 2 Austin Powers, and probably a few other sequels that were meh Some omissions I was surprised at (not necessarily my favorites): - No Woody Allen movies - A Fish Called Wanda - The Nutty Professor (Eddie Murphy) - Life Aquatic - Cable Guy - Dr. Strangelove (HUGE omission) I believe the list was based on CollegeHumor reader's selections. I'd be shocked if that list was generated by the writers/staff of the site. I mainly posted this because I thought it could lead to interesting discussion. What would you change about the list? ------------- https://armchairmaestro.com/" rel="nofollow - My Music Blog |
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Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2011 at 10:28pm
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They got #1 right, at least Blues Brothers should have been higher |
Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2011 at 10:37pm
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BTW I've seen 77 of those movies. Also too much Seth Rogen and Will Ferrell.
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Posted By: Pekka
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 12:30am
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Some good stuff, some bad stuff, lotsa stuff I haven't seen. Good job spotting the missing Fish, that could be my number one. I liked seeing Men in Tights there, I used to watch that one often in high school. ------------- http://iamthreepeople.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow">  <- Click on this!
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Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 1:31am
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Happy to see Dogma on the list. I�m still not done laughing. Absolutely brilliant movie. ------------- http://www.lyngby-boldklub.dk/" rel="nofollow - Forever TRUE - Forever BLUE! https://rateyourmusic.com/~UMUR" rel="nofollow - UMUR on RYM |
Posted By: SKwid
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 1:58am
-thought this was a thread for lists -started making my list -saw the thead wasnt that, -checked the college humor list #1 -MFW  -------------  
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Triceratopsoil wrote:Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 5:23am
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Life Of Brian should be number 1 - end of story.
Most of the classics are missing including Laurel and Hardy????
Not a definitive list of comedy classics for sure. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/colt2112" rel="nofollow - http://www.last.fm/user/colt2112 
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Posted By: Pekka
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 5:34am
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I too prefer Life of Brian to the Holy Grail, both would possibly be in my top 5.
This is one of my favourites too, happy to see it on the list. The only weak point is Ben Affleck, especially compared to the brilliant Matt Damon by his side. ------------- http://iamthreepeople.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow"> <- Click on this!
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Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 5:51am
I think they are damn great both of them, but Matt�s got the best part that�s for sure. Especially the scene where he punishes the sinners in the executive room. But the movie is just full of great characters. And Salma of course  ------------- http://www.lyngby-boldklub.dk/" rel="nofollow - Forever TRUE - Forever BLUE! https://rateyourmusic.com/~UMUR" rel="nofollow - UMUR on RYM |
Posted By: Paperbag
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 3:13pm
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As long as The Big Lebowski is on there, i'm happy.
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Posted By: Vic
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 3:49pm
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Haven't thought about this much but at a first glance I don't like a lot of those movies. And I know I am in the minority but one of my favourite comedies and favourite movies in general was I Heart Huckabees. No. 1 spot was thankfully correct. ------------- 42 |
Posted By: The Block
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 3:52pm
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^Yeah, I'm not too familiar with most of them, but the Holy Grail is a great, and classic movie
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Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 4:13pm
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Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 4:27pm
Thankfully. Seeing what else was on the list, I'm surprised it wasn't left off. ------------- https://armchairmaestro.com/" rel="nofollow - My Music Blog |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 4:40pm
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I didn't really care for Holy Grail, but I've not really found British humor to be all that funny. ------------- 
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Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 5:01pm
My .... my stapler ..... Glad that was a Top 10. I love the character Mike Judge plays. I especially like the look on his face the time Jennifer Anniston flips him off.  ------------- https://armchairmaestro.com/" rel="nofollow - My Music Blog |
Posted By: Vic
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 5:09pm
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British humour is my favourite! Well, especially on TV. My favourite series ever is Yes Minister/Prime Minister and Black Adder. And Monty Python's flying circus... Oh well. I love Will Ferrel. Really not a fan of Adam Sandler. Jackass is not even remotely funny. I get it but I still cringe with almost every sequence in there. Kick him in the balls. Yeah. Now he hurts like hell. So funny. ------------- 42 |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 5:18pm
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I've not seen Jackass, but just the premise turns me off so I probably never will. -------------
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Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 5:30pm
It's often classified as comedy, but should be filed under documentary. It documents stupidity. ------------- https://armchairmaestro.com/" rel="nofollow - My Music Blog |
Posted By: Sean Trane
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2011 at 7:10am
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I'd nominate The Gods Must Be Crazy, Spinal Tap, 48 Hours and the first Crocodile Dundee - strangely enough all 80's movies (not mty fave decade for many things)
I never really found Monty Python that funny.... Actually it often wasn't.... they were trying to push the boundaries of humour, but IMHO, often semi-failed.... actually, I find post-Python movies funnier (Brazil or Wanda) ------------- my music collection increased tenfolds when I switched from drug-addicted musicians to crazy ones.... 
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Posted By: Woutjinho
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2011 at 9:28am
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Monthy Python should definatly in the list. But American Pie? The first one was pretty funny, but 2 of them? -------------  |
Posted By: genghiscon
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2011 at 10:14am
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I was appalled at that list....absolutely criminal exclusions on that list. Not to mention the inclusion of some movies that are so unfunny, people who voted for them should by shot.
So, I went ahead and made some changes to the list: 100. Wedding Singer -Good movie, some serious laughs there. It stays. 099. 098. 097. Revenge of the Nerds. -Decent comedy in its day. Carradine's laugh still makes me giggle. 096. 095. 094. Coming To America -One of Murphy's best. He was firing on on all cylinders back then. 093. Black Sheep -Farley and Spade getting a little tired here, but still funny. 092. The Jerk -I see this movie and wondered where he went all wrong. Jerk is classic. 091. 090. Little Miss Sunshine -I liked it. I didn't laugh as much the first time, but more on repeated views. 089. Clerks II -Funny and gets extra metal points for including King Diamond...LOL! 088. Waiting -Some don't like Reynolds, I think his gift of quippy gab is hilarious. 087. Beverly Hills Cop -Balances laughs with action on a phenomenal level. 086. 085. Me, Myself, & Irene -And he does schizo/nutbar even better 084. Road Trip -Seann William Scott and DJ Qualls save this movie from Tom Green. 083. Christmas Vacation -Easily the best of the series. My wife can still do the end rant on cue. 082. 081. 080. Dogma -Smith skews religion, offends many and still gets laughs.Tough act. 079. Blades of Glory -Barely stays on the list. Heder outshines Farrell in this, I think. 078. Van Wilder -One of the best college comedies and Kal Penn owns in this. 077. Naked Gun 2� -Nielsen deadpans it like nobody. Terrible shame he passed on. 076. 075. 074. Accepted -Came late to this one, but it won me over. 073. Plains, Trains, and Automobiles -Candy was brilliant and brought out the best in Martin in this one. 072. History of the World, Pt 1 -Would've loved to see him do a second one.... 071. Hot Tub Time Machine -Loved seeing Cusack doing comedy again. Cuz he does it well. 070. Young Frankenstein -Brooks gets fantastic performances from everyone. Puttin on the RItz! 069. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure -Funny movie, but Keanu's ventures into serious acting is even funnier. 068. 067. 066. 065. Napolean Dynamite -I think what makes this movie is EVERYONE is insane or idiotic. 064. Get Him To The Greek. -Brand is genius, but the reveal of P-Diddy's comedic chops killed me 063. 062. 061. 060. 059. Jay And SIlent Bob Strike Back -Its all over the place and has low points, but is funny overall. 058. The Mask -Carrey didn't even need special effects for his facial antics 057. The Simpsons Movie -Funny, but how better it would've been made even 10 yrs sooner? 056. 055. Something About Mary -Took my then 12yr old stepdaughter to see this. I was a bad dad....LOL 054. Men In Black -Giving this one a pass even though there are better comedies. 053. 052. Wayne's World 2 -They boys were showing their age, but were still funny here. 051. Blazing Saddles -A movie that could never be remade in this politically correct day & age. 050. Clerks -One of the most quotable movies among all my friends and family. I'll be back with the last 50 later. My fingers are pooped out. ------------- I got Rock N Roll to save me from the cold, and if thats all there is, that aint so bad. Rock N Roll! - Lemmy |
Posted By: Sheavy
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2011 at 4:32pm
| Wow, I have to say I really dont agree with this list. No Dr. Strangelove? A Fish Called Wanda? Young Frankenstein at 70? Blazing Saddles at 51? Dodgeball, Anchorman, and Superbad in the top 10? |
Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2011 at 4:33pm
| No UHF? |
Posted By: Sheavy
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2011 at 4:33pm
| This is a much much much much much better list here. http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/movie-pages/movie_comedy.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/movie-pages/movie_comedy.html |
Posted By: Diogenes
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2011 at 12:37am
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Too much Will Ferrell, and WAY too much Adam Sandler. I don't have a clue what I would put in their place, but get Billy Madison and Talladega Nights the hell off of this list. |
Posted By: Woutjinho
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2011 at 6:00am
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I don't understand comedies with Ben Stiller, Tim Allen and Adam Sandler... unfunny like hell.
Airplane, Hotshots, Naked Gun, Monthy Python, Ace Ventura should definatly be in the list. ------------- |
Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2011 at 1:03pm
it's not even a matter of "understanding," it's just that they suck |
Posted By: SKwid
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2011 at 3:13pm
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Posted By: Kingcrimsonprog
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2011 at 8:51am
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I disagree with the order of a lot of them, haven't seen about 15% and disagree with the inclusion of a few. Other than that, it certain is a list. They've got that much going for them. -------------  My Blog: http://kingcrimsonprog.wordpress.com/ |