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Recommended Comedy Films
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ian_w said:
I've been curling up and watching a lot of films lately, having never been really bothered about watching movies.
I want to see comedy films, but I'm having trouble finding good ones.
I'm watching some for 20 minutes or so before realising they're shit and that I've wasted my time on them.
So, if you please I would like to know what comedy films, I mean films that are comedies and not just catagorised as such, you could recommend.
But please don't suggest ones I've already seen thank you coz that's just pointless and not helpful at all.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
Napoleon Dynamite is pretty damn funny.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
Are you looking for classic or comedies from the last few years?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ray Dawson said:
Maybe an idea to list the ones you've seen? 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, monkeybeard said:
Watch Anchorman followed by another viewing of Anchorman
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
Anything by Judd Apatow is currently my favourite new comedies (minus Drillbit Taylor...which he didn't write...but still Produced and sucked none the less). Forgetting Sarah Marshall was hilarious, Superbad ect.. ect..
Oh yea! And here is one movie no one seems to have ever seen when I mention it Half Baked. I'm not a pot smoker but maaaaaan the movie is funny. I've seen it several times and it still good for a laugh.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ian_w said:
Quote: Griff @ May 9 2008, 3:51 PM BSTNapoleon Dynamite is pretty damn funny.
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Thanks Griff, that'll be the one for tonight.
Quote: Curt @ May 9 2008, 3:52 PM BSTAre you looking for classic or comedies from the last few years?
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Anything Curt, so long as it's genuinely funny.
Quote: Ray Dawson @ May 9 2008, 3:52 PM BSTMaybe an idea to list the ones you've seen?
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That was the joke. Have you learnt nothing from my master classes? 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
The Carry Ons!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: ian_w @ May 9 2008, 3:47 PM BST
But please don't suggest ones I've already seen thank you coz that's just pointless and not helpful at all.
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A bit like you not telling us what films you've seen!
So I Married An Axe Murderer
A Fish Called Wanda
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ian_w said:
And thanks Curt and Monkeybeard! I have a nice list now A ton of popcorn and that's me sorted for a week!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Ground Hog Day, Scrooged, and Rushmore is a remarkably good Bill Murray trilogy
Kentucky Fried Movie an often forgotten classic.
Surprisingly funny in a crappy sort of ironic way. Hudson Hawk.
Surprisingly jsut funny Bill and Ted (both films, no really they are funny in a bone headed sort away.)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ian_w said:
Quote: Aaron @ May 9 2008, 4:03 PM BSTThe Carry Ons!
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I just have to think about Kenneth Williams and I crack!!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
I totally agree with Monkey Beard on Anchorman...
Try Dodgeball too. Silly but amusing, and some classic one liners.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ray Dawson said:
Quote: ian_w @ May 9 2008, 4:02 PM BSTThanks Griff, that'll be the one for tonight.
Anything Curt, so long as it's genuinely funny.
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Not in mind reading i haven't
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, M Lewis said:
Forty year old virgin.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Oooh good one M Lewis!!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: ian_w @ May 9 2008, 4:05 PM BST
I just have to think about Kenneth Williams and I crack!!
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KW liked a bit of crack too and I'm not talking about the drug.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ian_w said:
Bloody hell that was helpful!! Thank you all.
These will occupy me for the next ten years, and I'll keep the list here for convenience.
Napolion Dynamite
Anchorman
Anything by Judd Apatow
Half Baked
So I Married An Axe Murderer
Scrooged
Rushmore
Kentucky Fried Movie
Dodgeball
Bill & Ted 2 (can't remember if I saw that one, is it the one with Death in?)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
KW famously never had sex, due to his guilt and fastidiousness (that's my word of the fastidious)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Harold & Kumar Go To Whitecastle
Stranger Than Fiction (comedy drama)
Judd Apatow's stuff, which he's produced and written
Clerks & Clerks 2
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ian_w said:
KW?
Quote: hotzappa11 @ May 9 2008, 4:16 PM BSTHarold & Kumar Go To Whitecastle
Stranger Than Fiction (comedy drama)
Judd Apatow's stuff, which he's produced and written
Clerks & Clerks 2
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
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Whew! Thank you Hotzappa! Two people recommending Judd Apatow, tbh I've never heard of him so will be interesting to see.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
That has given me the green light of classic comedy:
MAAAAAAAAAAARX Brothers!!!! Day at the Races or Night at the Opera are my favourites.
- Do get your hands on some good Mel Brooks movies (Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs, Young Frankenstein ect..)
- A few good David Zucker movies like Airplane!, and Naked Gun movies.
EDIT: Some really good recommends from hotzappa11
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Quote: ian_w @ May 9 2008, 4:18 PM BSTKW?
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Kenneth Williams
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ian_w said:
Quote: Curt @ May 9 2008, 4:19 PM BST
MAAAAAAAAAAARX Brothers!!!! Day at the Races or Night at the Opera are my favourites.
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Ahhh, of course!! Why didn't I think of that, shame on me that I've never seen a Marx Bros film.
Quote: EllieJP @ May 9 2008, 4:20 PM BSTKenneth Williams
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Oh, I thought he meant Keanu Reeves at first
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Nigel Kelly said:
Quote: Curt @ May 9 2008, 4:00 PM BSTAnything by Judd Apatow is currently my favourite new comedies (minus Drillbit Taylor...which he didn't write...but still Produced and sucked none the less). Forgetting Sarah Marshall was hilarious, Superbad ect.. ect..
Oh yea! And here is one movie no one seems to have ever seen when I mention it Half Baked. I'm not a pot smoker but maaaaaan the movie is funny. I've seen it several times and it still good for a laugh.
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Superbad was a good laugh.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
The Jerk.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
Basically anything from the 80's SNL crew to be honest would be my recommendation...
The Blues Brothers
Trading Places
Dragnet
Dan Ackroyd is nothing but brilliant in all the above.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ian_w said:
Quote: Leevil @ May 9 2008, 4:47 PM BSTThe Jerk.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
Basically anything from the 80's SNL crew to be honest would be my recommendation...
The Blues Brothers
Trading Places
Dragnet
Dan Ackroyd is nothing but brilliant in all the above.
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The only one I've seen from that lot is Planes & Trains. That was a great film. Are the rest in a similar veign then? Oh, and cheers Leevil!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Sort of. They have that 80's feel about them. Think Ghostbusters but without the special effects.
The Jerk has one of the greatest opening lines ever. I shall not spoil it (too much), but it's utterly ridiculous but perfectly done.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ian_w said:
Quote: Leevil @ May 9 2008, 4:53 PM BSTSort of. They have that 80's feel about them. Think Ghostbusters but without the special effects.
The Jerk has one of the greatest opening lines ever. I shall not spoil it (too much), but it's utterly ridiculous but perfectly done.
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Doh, now I've got to see that one!
Ahhh, so much great stuff from the 80's!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
I loved The Jerk. I saw it again recently on tv. What a funny movie. Leevil is right those SNL alum made some great movies in the 80s.
My FAVORITE IS The 3 Amigos. It was my favourite movie besides Ghostbusters and Indiana Jones movies when i was a kid. And is still pure comedic gold in my opinion. Do yourself a favor and go 80's comedy nuts. I think i might do the same as I never saw Dragnet. God call Lee.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Dragnet is a great movie. The one with Aykroyd and Hanks, that is.
You got a lotta repressed feelings, don'cha Friday?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
I fell in love with Aykroyd in that movie, he's f'n brilliant.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Must be what keeps your hair up!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Phill said:
Bedazzled!
I would say the original - but that would mean acknowledging the existence of the remake and I'm still not ready for that yet.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
I thought is was funny actually.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Phill said:
Liz Hurley as Peter Cook?
It's just wrong.
It's as wrong as when they remade Casablanca with Pamela Anderson as Rick.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Oh, two others, but more family comedy. Uncle Buck and The Great Ourdoors. John Candy shines in both. Dan Akroyd also in the latter. Also The Ladykillers (no the Coen Brothers remake) and Some Like It Hot.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
Quote: Phill @ May 9 2008, 8:43 PM BSTLiz Hurley as Peter Cook?
It's just wrong.
It's as wrong as when they remade Casablanca with Pamela Anderson as Rick.
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They remade Casablanca?! Why fund something like that? *shudder* Worst idea ever. I never saw the original movie with Peter Cook...didn't even know there was one. I just happen to find Brendan Fraser funny.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Retinend said:
Harold and Maude
Kingpin
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, dingo said:
Has anyone said Caddyshack? It's a favourite.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Paul W said:
Quote: Nigel Kelly @ May 9 2008, 4:28 PM BSTSuperbad was a good laugh.
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I pretty much base my life on Superbad and Old School, both fine movies.
May I also suggest:
Wedding Crashers
Night at the Roxbury
School for Scounderals
Old School (worth mentioning again to be honest)
Knocked up
All fine movies (with pretty much an identical cast, but if it aint broken don't fix it!
Oh!
Waynes World 1 and 2
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: Paul W @ May 10 2008, 6:36 PM BSTI pretty much base my life on Superbad and Old School, both fine movies.
May I also suggest:
Wedding Crashers
Night at the Roxbury
School for Scounderals
Old School (worth mentioning again to be honest)
Knocked up
All fine movies (with pretty much an identical cast, but if it aint broken don't fix it!
Oh!
Waynes World 1 and 2
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School For Scoundrels, original I hope?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Paul W said:
Quote: hotzappa11 @ May 10 2008, 8:21 PM BSTSchool For Scoundrels, original I hope?
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*cough cough*
Maybe
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Crazy People
Yellowbeard
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, catskillz said:
Crazy People? Is that a film, or an insult?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Film. Dudley Moore.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, catskillz said:
The Party
Transylvania 65000
Johnny Dangerously
I'm gonna git you sucka!
Hollywood Shuffle
The Rutles
CB4
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
Wow...Tranylvania 6500? Really? I haven't heard that movie mentioned since the 80's when it first came out.
I'm Gonna Git you Sucka is a classic though. I also like their follow up "Don't Be A Menace to Society While Drinking You're Juice in the Hood".
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, roscoff said:
If you want classics (imo) then The Ladykillers and Whisky Galore
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
If we're on the subject of Dudley Moore then Arthur.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
Quote: roscoff @ May 12 2008, 10:02 AM BSTIf you want classics (imo) then The Ladykillers and Whisky Galore
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How much longer will you be with us before you die of old age?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Hey both classics philistine.
Southpark Comedy on account of it teaching us to "Blame Canada,"
It's not even a real country anyway.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
Quote: sootyj @ May 12 2008, 1:56 PM BSTHey both classics philistine.
Southpark Comedy on account of it teaching us to "Blame Canada,"
It's not even a real country anyway.
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It's the size that counts
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, roscoff said:
Quote: Curt @ May 12 2008, 1:55 PM BSTHow much longer will you be with us before you die of old age?
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When I finally do leave for the great BSG site in the sky I'm coming back as a Moose so I can impale you on my antlers.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Quote: Curt @ May 12 2008, 1:59 PM BSTIt's the size that counts
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Actually, it's more "what you do with it"
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
Quote: roscoff @ May 12 2008, 2:38 PM BSTWhen I finally do leave for the great BSG site in the sky I'm coming back as a Moose so I can impale you on my antlers.
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My friend hit one with her car yesterday, she's ok, the car is wrecked but the moose ran off with a limp. They are a deadly foe!Quote: EllieJP @ May 12 2008, 2:43 PM BSTActually, it's more "what you do with it"
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I knew I was setting myself up. I thought I might be safe since Charlie wasn't on.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Charley*
And you were wrong. hehe
My friend trashed his car when he hit a badger.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Graham Bandage said:
Quote: EllieJP @ May 12 2008, 2:47 PM BSTCharley*
And you were wrong. hehe
My friend trashed his car when he hit a badger.
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Blimey, was it Ruth Badger?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
Quote: EllieJP @ May 12 2008, 2:47 PM BSTCharley*
And you were wrong. hehe
My friend trashed his car when he hit a badger.
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I knew it! I took a chance and went for the 'ie', posted it, went to find out how she spelled her name, came back and you had already posted.How big was the freaking badger?!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Badgers are quite big you know? It was about the size of a big badger. Sort of badger sized.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Graham Bandage said:
Quote: Curt @ May 12 2008, 2:48 PM BST
How big was the freaking badger?!
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You know, I've been here for two months, but I haven't come across Charley yet. I think we must post at different times.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
Is this what I should expect when I visit England?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Yes.
Quote: Graham Bandage @ May 12 2008, 2:56 PM BSTYou know, I've been here for two months, but I haven't come across Charley yet. I think we must post at different times.
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Ah, she's not on as much as she used to be, mainly at night or weekends... she rocks though!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
Quote: Graham Bandage @ May 12 2008, 2:56 PM BSTYou know, I've been here for two months, but I haven't come across Charley yet. I think we must post at different times.
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You may wake up one day and ask yourself "did I just get laid" that is the day you will know you made contact.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Bless you Curt editing your posts so my laughter makes sense!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Graham Bandage said:
Quote: EllieJP @ May 12 2008, 2:59 PM BSTAh, she's not on as much as she used to be, mainly at night or weekends... she rocks though!
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That'll explain it. I shall keep a beady eye out for Charley although I am slightly intimidated.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
No problem! I'm so used to posting at night when you can edit as much as you want because no one responds.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, roscoff said:
Sounds like my life 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Indeed you should be. Keep your legs shut.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Graham Bandage said:
Come along, posters, let's make it "Respond To Roscoff and Curt Day" even if they're talking drivel, and off-topic drivel at that. I can't even remember what this thread is about. Ellie's breasts, probably.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
Quote: roscoff @ May 12 2008, 3:04 PM BSTSounds like my life
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badgers, Charley, or being ignored?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, roscoff said:
Yep
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Quote: Graham Bandage @ May 12 2008, 3:06 PM BSTI can't even remember what this thread is about. Ellie's breasts, probably.
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Probably. I think nearly every thread on here has a reference to my breasts in there. I will say they're really not that great...just perfect.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Phill said:
Prove it!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Graham Bandage said:
Quote: Phill @ May 12 2008, 3:21 PM BSTProve it!
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Oh, Phill, you don't want to go down that road.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Graham Bandage @ May 12 2008, 2:56 PM BSTYou know, I've been here for two months, but I haven't come across Charley yet.
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Not many blokes can say that.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Graham Bandage said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ May 12 2008, 3:24 PM BSTNot many blokes can say that.
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I'll set 'em up. You just tap 'em in.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Quote: Phill @ May 12 2008, 3:21 PM BSTProve it!
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Don't tempt me. haha
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Phill said:
Quote: Graham Bandage @ May 12 2008, 3:23 PM BSTOh, Phill, you don't want to go down that road.
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Sorry, automatic response.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Graham Bandage @ May 12 2008, 3:26 PM BSTI'll set 'em up. You just tap 'em in.
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Three points for an assist.
Oh and what's the name of the road Phil doesn't want to go down?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Phill said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ May 12 2008, 3:47 PM BST
Oh and what's the name of the road Phil doesn't want to go down?
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Stuart.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Graham Bandage said:
Filthy Avenue.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, The Cool Mikado said:
Groundhog Day
Airplane!
Airplane 2: The Sequel
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Stripes
The Big Lebowski
Animal House
National Lampoon's Vacation
Withnail and I
Brewster's Millions
Good Morning, Vietnam
Spies Like Us
Little Miss Sunshine
Fletch
Blazing Saddles
High Anxiety
Scary Movie
Zoolander
Pee Wee's Big Adventure
Hot Shots!
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Happy Gilmore
Trading Places
Groundhog Day
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, catskillz said:
Quote: Curt @ May 12 2008, 5:06 AM BSTWow...Tranylvania 6500? Really? I haven't heard that movie mentioned since the 80's when it first came out.
I'm Gonna Git you Sucka is a classic though. I also like their follow up "Don't Be A Menace to Society While Drinking You're Juice in the Hood".
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Admittedly, I haven't seen Transylvania 6-5000 since I was a kid, but I found some clips of it, the other day, on Youtube, and they're pretty funny. Michael Richards, who played Kramer, in Seinfeld, was undoubtedly the star of the film. Here's a little compilation of his funniest moments:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Ag8t4q6g0
Oh yeah, the compilation also includes some clips of Richards, in the "Weird" Al Yankovich film UHF, which I haven't seen.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Curt said:
haha those are pretty funny. I just watched UHF a week or two ago.
It's too bad he got pined down as Crammer he played a lot of good odd ball characters...oh yea and it's too bad he's a messed up racist.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mick Green said:
Life of Brian.
Young Frankenstein.
Borat
Back to School (Rodney Dangerfield)
Police Academy (The first one)
Silver Streak
Stir Crazy
American Pie
48 Hours
Twins
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, catskillz said:
Check out this clip of Hollywood Shuffle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLdDqhtkDNY