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).

• Context:
  • It can be depicted in various forms, including feature films, short films, and animated films.
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• Example(s):
  • The Hangover, which uses absurd situations and character reactions to create humor.
  • Superbad, which focuses on the comedic exploits of high school friends.
  • Airplane!, which parodies disaster movies with its over-the-top humor.
  • The Grand Budapest Hotel ...
  • Birdman Film, a. dark comedy film.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Drama Film, which focuses on serious, narrative-driven stories often with emotional or intellectual themes.
  • Horror Film, which aims to evoke fear and suspense rather than laughter.
• See: Film Genre, Satire, Slapstick

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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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