Comedy Movie

A Comedy Movie is a film that is a comedy drama (which emphasizes humor and is designed to entertain and amuse the audience through exaggerated characters, situations, and dialogues).

• AKA: Comedy Film, Humor Film, Comic Motion Picture.
• Context:
  • It can typically use Comedy Movie Elements to create comedy movie entertainment and comedy audience amusement.
  • It can typically feature Comedy Movie Narrative Structure with comedy movie plot development and comedy movie resolution.
  • It can typically showcase Comedy Movie Performance Techniques through comedy movie actor delivery.
  • It can typically employ Comedy Movie Character Archetypes for comedy movie character recognition.
  • It can typically utilize Comedy Movie Pacing for comedy movie laugh generation.
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  • It can often employ Comedy Movie Exaggerated Characters and comedy movie absurd situations for humorous effect.
  • It can often rely on Comedy Movie Comic Timing and comedy movie comedic dialogue to generate laughter.
  • It can often incorporate Comedy Movie Running Gags for comedy movie recurring humor.
  • It can often feature Comedy Movie Misunderstandings leading to comedy movie complications.
  • It can often include Comedy Movie Visual Humor through comedy movie scene composition.
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  • It can range from being a Slapstick Comedy Movie to being a Sophisticated Comedy Movie, depending on its comedy movie humor style.
  • It can range from being a Light Comedy Movie to being a Dark Comedy Movie, depending on its comedy movie tonal approach.
  • It can range from being a Romantic Comedy Movie to being a Satirical Comedy Movie, depending on its comedy movie thematic focus.
  • It can range from being a Low-Budget Comedy Movie to being a Blockbuster Comedy Movie, depending on its comedy movie production scale.
  • It can range from being a Dialogue-Driven Comedy Movie to being a Visual Comedy Movie, depending on its comedy movie humor delivery method.
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  • It can be depicted in various Comedy Movie Film Formats, including comedy movie feature films, comedy movie short films, and comedy movie animated films.
  • It can incorporate Comedy Movie Visual Gags and comedy movie physical comedy.
  • It can utilize Comedy Movie Verbal Wit and comedy movie wordplay.
  • It can reflect comedy movie cultural values and comedy movie social norms.
  • It can subvert comedy movie audience expectations for comedy movie surprise humor.
  • It can employ Comedy Movie Callback to earlier comedy movie scenes.
  • It can feature Comedy Movie Improvisation from comedy movie performers.
  • It can include Comedy Movie Musical Elements for comedy movie enhanced entertainment.
  • It can use Comedy Movie Editing Techniques to enhance comedy movie timing.
  • It can present Comedy Movie Social Commentary through comedy movie satirical approach.
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• Examples:
  • Comedy Movie Subgenres, such as:
    • Screwball Comedy Movies featuring comedy movie rapid dialogue and comedy movie eccentric characters.
    • Parody Comedy Movies mocking comedy movie established genres or comedy movie specific films.
    • Romantic Comedy Movies combining comedy movie romantic elements with comedy movie humorous situations.
    • Black Comedy Movies exploring comedy movie dark themes through comedy movie humorous lens.
    • Buddy Comedy Movies centering on comedy movie character partnerships and comedy movie relationship dynamics.
    • Slapstick Comedy Movies emphasizing comedy movie physical gags and comedy movie visual humor.
    • Mockumentary Comedy Movies parodying comedy movie documentary format for comedy movie humorous purpose.
  • Hollywood Comedy Films, such as:
    • Classic Eras, such as:
      • "It Happened One Night" (1934), pioneering screwball comedy elements.
      • "His Girl Friday" (1940), featuring rapid-fire dialogue and wit.
      • "The Philadelphia Story" (1940), blending sophisticated humor with romance.
      • "Some Like It Hot" (1959), combining farce with gender comedy.
    • New Hollywood Eras, such as:
      • "Young Frankenstein" (1974), parodying horror film conventions.
      • "Airplane!" (1980), defining spoof comedy style.
      • "This Is Spinal Tap" (1984), pioneering the mockumentary format.
      • "Home Alone" Film (1990), combining physical comedy with family humor.
    • Contemporary Eras, such as:
      • "The Hangover" (2009), featuring ensemble comedy and situational humor.
      • "Bridesmaids" (2011), blending female-led comedy with emotional depth.
      • "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (2014), showcasing quirky humor and visual style.
  • British Comedy Films, such as:
    • "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (1975), exemplifying absurdist humor.
    • "A Fish Called Wanda" (1988), mixing crime comedy with cultural clash.
    • "Four Weddings and a Funeral" (1994), defining british romantic comedy.
    • "Shaun of the Dead" (2004), pioneering the rom-zom-com genre.
  • French Comedy Films, such as:
    • "La Cage aux Folles" (1978), exploring farce and social satire.
    • "The Dinner Game" (1998), demonstrating situational comedy.
    • "Amélie" (2001), combining whimsical comedy with romantic elements.
  • Italian Comedy Films, such as:
    • "Big Deal on Madonna Street" (1958), defining commedia all'italiana.
    • "Life Is Beautiful" (1997), blending tragicomedy with historical drama.
  • Indian Comedy Films, such as:
    • "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" (1983), combining political satire with dark humor.
    • "3 Idiots" (2009), mixing educational satire with social commentary.
    • "PK" (2014), using fish-out-of-water comedy for cultural critique.
  • East Asian Comedy Films, such as:
    • Japanese Films:
      • "Tampopo" (1985), featuring genre-mixing comedy.
      • "Shall We Dance?" (1996), blending gentle humor with social observation.
    • Korean Films:
      • "My Sassy Girl" (2001), pioneering korean romantic comedy.
      • "Parasite" (2019), combining dark comedy with social satire.
    • Chinese Films:
      • "Kung Fu Hustle" (2004), mixing martial arts with slapstick comedy.
      • "Lost in Thailand" (2012), exemplifying modern chinese comedy.
  • Spanish Language Comedy Films, such as:
    • "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" (1988), showing pedro almodóvar style.
    • "Y Tu Mamá También" (2001), combining coming-of-age comedy with drama.
    • "Wild Tales" (2014), showcasing anthology comedy with dark humor.
  • Australian Comedy Films, such as:
    • "The Castle" (1997), exemplifying aussie humor.
    • "Muriel's Wedding" (1994), blending social comedy with drama.
  • Comedy Movie Production Eras, such as:
    • Silent Comedy Movie Era (1895-1927), featuring comedy movie physical performance and comedy movie visual storytelling.
      • "The Gold Rush" (1925) showcasing Charlie Chaplin comedy movie technique.
      • "The General" (1926) demonstrating Buster Keaton comedy movie stunt work.
    • Early Sound Comedy Movie Era (1927-1940), introducing comedy movie dialogue humor and comedy movie audio gags.
    • Studio Era Comedy Movie (1940-1960), presenting comedy movie star system and comedy movie genre formula.
    • Counterculture Comedy Movie Era (1960-1980), challenging comedy movie social conventions.
    • Blockbuster Comedy Movie Era (1980-2000), focusing on comedy movie commercial appeal.
    • Digital Age Comedy Movie Era (2000-present), utilizing comedy movie digital effects and comedy movie online distribution.
  • Comedy Movie Acting Styles, such as:
    • Deadpan Comedy Movie Performance maintaining comedy movie flat expression.
    • Physical Comedy Movie Performance emphasizing comedy movie body movement.
    • Improvisational Comedy Movie Performance creating comedy movie spontaneous humor.
    • Character Comedy Movie Performance developing comedy movie distinct personas.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Drama Films, which focus on serious, narrative-driven stories often with emotional or intellectual themes rather than comedy movie humorous situations.
  • Horror Films, which aim to evoke fear and suspense rather than laughter and employ horror film scare techniques instead of comedy movie joke structures.
  • Documentary Films, which present factual information rather than comedic entertainment and prioritize documentary film reality representation over comedy movie exaggeration.
  • Tragedy Films, which focus on serious themes and unfortunate outcomes with tragedy film emotional impact rather than comedy movie light-hearted resolution.
  • Dramedy Films, which contain comedic elements but balance them equally with dramatic scenes rather than prioritizing humor.
• See: Film Genre, Satire, Slapstick, Comedy Drama, Parody, Romantic Comedy, Dark Comedy, Screwball Comedy, Comedy Writing, Comic Performance, Comedy Director, Comedy Actor, Comedy Screenplay, Film Comedy Technique, Comedy Film History, Comedy Film Theory.

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References

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• Perplexity
  • If you're looking for classic comedy movies, there are several highly recommended films from different eras and styles. Here are some notable mentions from the sources provided:
  • Classic Comedies from the 1930s to 1960s
    1. The Court Jester (1955) - Starring Danny Kaye.
    2. Double Wedding (1937) - Featuring William Powell and Myrna Loy.
    3. Love Crazy (1941) - Another Powell and Loy collaboration.
    4. The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947) - With Cary Grant and Myrna Loy.
    5. The Awful Truth (1937) - Starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne.
    6. It Happened One Night (1934) - A classic screwball comedy with Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert.
    7. His Girl Friday (1940) - Featuring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell.
    8. Bringing Up Baby (1938) - With Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant.
    9. The Philadelphia Story (1940) - Starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart.
  • Essential Comedy Movies
    1. Young Frankenstein (1974) - Directed by Mel Brooks, starring Gene Wilder.
    2. Dr. Strangelove (1964) - Directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Peter Sellers.
    3. Airplane! (1980) - A parody film directed by Jim Abrahams and the Zucker brothers.
    4. This Is Spinal Tap (1984) - A mockumentary directed by Rob Reiner.
    5. Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - A British comedy classic.
    6. Annie Hall (1977) - Directed by and starring Woody Allen.
    7. Blazing Saddles (1974) - Another Mel Brooks classic.
  • Modern Comedy Classics
    1. Bridesmaids (2011) - Directed by Paul Feig.
    2. Office Space (1999) - Directed by Mike Judge.
    3. The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) - Directed by Judd Apatow.
    4. Step Brothers (2008) - Starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly.
    5. Pineapple Express (2008) - Starring Seth Rogen and James Franco.
  • Citations:

[1] https://www.reddit.com/r/classicfilms/comments/16fmcfp/fun_classic_comedies/
[2] https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/essential-comedy-movies/
[3] https://www.forbes.com/sites/entertainment/article/best-comedy-movies-of-all-time/
[4] https://www.vulture.com/article/best-comedies-on-netflix.html
[5] https://www.timeout.com/film/100-best-comedy-movies

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