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There are several movies that are so unique and creative that they break thecomedygenre mold.
9Tucker & Dale Vs.
Evil (2010)
A Horrific Misunderstanding
Tucker & Dale vs.
Evil is a 2010 horror/comedy film starring Tyler Labine and Alan Tudyk.
Tucker & Dale vs.
Evil marks director Eli Craig’s feature-length directorial debut.
The absurdity of the film is fantastic, butTucker & Dale vs. Evilalso does horror well, too.
In fact, there are several references to other horror movies.
Without the Monty Python group, future historical parody titles likeBlackadderandThe Princess Bridewouldnt be as popular as they are.
These movies took the culture and politics of the ’80s down a peg.
The satire was biting, but it also could be funny or thought-provoking.
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A Staple Title In Comedy
Airplane!
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is a 1980 comedy film directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker.
When an in-flight emergency strikes, Striker must confront his fears to save the passengers and crew.
2Scott Pilgrim Vs. Adaptations use of humor is dry and subtle.
Palm Springs is a sci-fi comedy film that sees two strangers, Nyles and Sarah, who meet at a wedding reception and, after heading off for a night of debauchery, are tossed into a strange vortex that keeps them date locked in November 9th with no perceivable way out. Nyles and Sarah bond while trying to find an escape from the odd time loop as the truth behind the vortex slowly unravels.
WhileAdaptationis an odd title in thecomedygenre, its also thought-provoking and full of intelligent humor.
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil is a 2010 horror/comedy film starring Tyler Labine and Alan Tudyk. Labine and Tudyk play a dynamic hillbilly duo that is mistaken for killers when college students around them continue to accidentally kill themselves in gruesome ways. Tucker & Dale vs. Evil marks director Eli Craig’s feature-length directorial debut.
Don’t Look Up follows two astronomers (Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence) desperately trying to warn humanity about an approaching comet that they believe could wipe out all life on Earth. When the President (Meryl Streep) and her son (Jonah Hill) ignore their warnings, they embark on a media tour to enlighten the public, earning the ire of the global populace who refuse to believe in the danger. Meanwhile, an eccentric billionaire (Mark Rylance) begins to fund an emergency colonization mission to take humanity out among the stars.
Directed by Mel Brooks, Spaceballs parodies a number of beloved science fiction classics, most notably Star Wars. The film stars Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, a mercenary who helps rescue Princess Vespa from the clutches of the evil Spaceballs who wish to use her as a ransom. While on the run, Lone Starr, Vespa, and company are pursued by Spaceball commanders Dark Helmet and Colonel Sandurz, whose bumbling attempts to retrieve Vespa make up much of the comedy of the film. Bill Pullman stars as Lone Starr, with a further cast that includes Rick Moranis, John Candy, Daphne Zuniga, and Joan Rivers.
A satirical comedic take on the legend of King Arthur, Monty Python and the Holy Grail sees the legendary British comedy troupe portraying Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, who have embarked on a quest to find the Holy Grail. Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin all-star in the film as Arthur and his knights, also playing multiple other roles in the supporting cast of characters.
Wet Hot American Summer is a zany comedy that captures the absurd and hilarious antics of camp counselors on the last day of summer camp in 1981. At Camp Firewood, a quirky group of young adults grapples with the challenges of teenage love, friendships, and the pressure to conclude the summer with a bang. Amidst a backdrop of ridiculous events and over-the-top camp activities, each counselor confronts their own comical dilemmas, aiming to make the most of their final camp hours.
Airplane! is a 1980 comedy film directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker. It parodies disaster films, centering on Ted Striker, a former fighter pilot dealing with a fear of flying. When an in-flight emergency strikes, Striker must confront his fears to save the passengers and crew. The film stars Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, and Leslie Nielsen, employing a mix of slapstick humor and rapid-fire jokes.
Ingrid Goes West is a dark comedy film starring Aubrey Plaza as Ingrid Thorburn, a troubled young woman who becomes obsessed with a social media influencer, Taylor Sloane, played by Elizabeth Olsen. Directed by Matt Spicer, the film explores the impact of social media on mental health and relationships as Ingrid relocates to Los Angeles in an attempt to insinuate herself into Taylor’s seemingly perfect life.
Based on Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim series of graphic novels, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World follows the titular slacker musician (Michael Cera) as he strives to earn a record deal by winning the Battle of the Bands organized by music mogul Gideon Graves (Jason Schwartzman). After meeting and falling in love with Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Scott learns that he must also defeat her seven evil exes. Chris Evans, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, and Brie Larson round out the film’s star-studded and quirky ensemble.
Adaptation is a metafictional film directed by Spike Jonze, featuring Nicolas Cage in dual roles as screenwriter Charlie Kaufman and his fictional twin brother Donald. Released in 2002, the film chronicles Kaufman’s struggle to adapt Susan Orlean’s book The Orchid Thief while wrestling with personal and professional crises.
