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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/30/2004 : 11:48:36
I am talking, REALLY funny films. Films that have you in tears, not the ones that make you smirk occasionally 'cos you think they are clever in the way an Oscar Wilde play might. I vote for:
Dumb And Dumber (I quote it a lot)
Caddyshack
Airplane
Airplane II
Big Bus
Three Amigos
National Lampoon's Vacation
National Lampoon's European Vacation
I probably missed some. Thinking about it though, I haven't seen a great comedy in years. And they say that the horror genre is dying.
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 04/02/2004 : 12:12:46
Don't worry TarTar, it has been noted. Where the hell I will get it from I have no idea though.
I got Dumb And Dumber on DVD today. I got it as part of Virgin's 5 for 30 quid deal. I also got Holy Grail, Apocalpyse now (Redux), The Thing and Crouching Tiger...(haven't even seen it but it's supposed to be good). As well as that I also got ALL the Family Guy episodes from ALL three series. All for 36 quid. Bloomin' bargain!!! Cheap as chips!!!
Oh and in case you are interested, I also got a t-shirt, a new mouse, new PC speakers, 6 pairs of undies and Uncut Classics about Kurt Cobain. Add that to the Donnie Darko DVD I bought yesterday along with Grace by Jeff Buckley AND the 20 quid I put on Arsenal to win the FA Cup and you have the princely sum of 140 English pounds!!!
And I'm going out tomorrow night.
There's a hole in my pocket........
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 04/02/2004 : 12:12:10
Don't worry TarTar, it has been noted. Where the hell I will get it from I have no idea though.
I got Dumb And Dumber on DVD today. I got it as part of Virgin's 5 for 30 quid deal. I also got Holy Grail, Apocalpyse now (Redux), The Thing and Crouching Tiger...(haven't even seen it but it's supposed to be good). As well as that I also got ALL the Family Guy episodes from ALL three series. All for 33 quid. Bloomin' bargain!!! Cheap as chips!!!
Oh and in case you are interested, I also got a t-shirt, a new mouse, new PC speakers, 6 pairs of undies and Uncut Classics about Kurt Cobain. Add that to the Donnie Darko DVD I bought yesterday along with Grace by Jeff Buckley AND the 20 quid I put on Arsenal to win the FA Cup and you have the princely sum of 140 English pounds!!!
And I'm going out tomorrow night.
There's a hole in my pocket........
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| The King Of Karaoke |
Posted - 04/02/2004 : 11:23:48
quote:
Originally posted by TarTar
Haha, have you seen the film that was being made in American Movie? Coven. Actually, while it's bad, it's not as bad as you'd think it is from watching it being made in American Movie. I can't wait till that guy makes his feature film. I think it's in production right now.
If you ever see Storytelling by Todd Solondz, Mike from American Movie is in that as the camera man for the documentary filmmaker. You gotta love that scream Mike bellows out in American Movie.
"(insert clever quote here)"
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| TarTar |
Posted - 04/02/2004 : 08:16:13
I gotta plug this film once again. One of the best unintentional comedies is Nail Gun Massacre. I recommend it to everyone. But be warned, it drags in a lot of spots, but the killings are absolutely hysterically bad.
"(insert clever quote here)" |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 04/01/2004 : 11:08:17
Yeah I forgot about the first Cheech And Chong movie. That is very funny. 
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| Carl |
Posted - 04/01/2004 : 08:14:29
The Ladykillers(the original, not the Coen Brothers remake, which is'nt out yet)is another classic, although it's more intriguingly amusing, clever and classy than totally sidesplitting. But that sounds like I don't think it's funny, which I do. Overall, it's a classic movie.
CARL.
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| Newo |
Posted - 04/01/2004 : 08:10:03
Office Space
The Marx Bros one with Lydia the Tattoed Lady
The Producers
Delicatessen
All of Coens tho haven´t seen Crueldad Intolerable
Deconstructing Harry
Clerks
Kind Hearts and Coronets
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| Carl |
Posted - 04/01/2004 : 03:46:02
Duck Soup.
The Python movies.
Airplane!
Blazing Saddles.
This Is Spinal Tap.
Unintentionally side-splitting: The Swarm.
CARL.
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| John Dark |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 19:49:58
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Originally posted by shineoftheever
hey, JD is your handle a Clone High reference? I love that show.
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| darkoutsider |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 18:27:23
this is an easy one...
All Monty Python films, All Christopher Guest films, Early Woody Allen films (Anny Hall, Bananas, Sleeper, etc.), All Kevin Smith films (yes I found Jersey Girl funny, so what  ), Snatch, Beatlejuice, Raising Arizona, The Big Lebowski, Tommy Boy & Black Sheep (they were a bit cheesy, but Chris Farley and David Spade worked great together.) Half Baked, Cheech and Chong Up In Smoke, Beavis & Butt-head Do America, Private Parts, Airplane!! (Surely you must be joking. I'm not joking and don't call me Sherly), Blues Brothers (We're on a mission from God), Wayne's World, Michael Moore films, All Child's Play movies (I don't think they're suppose to be funny but they are)...
That's all I can think of at the moment.
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| shineoftheever |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 17:14:39
quote:
Originally posted by John Dark
Raising Arizona
Ghostbusters
Arsenic and Old Lace
Ed Wood
Grosse Pointe Blank
This is Spinal Tap?, Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman
A Christmas Story
Zero Effect
A Fish Called Wanda
You forgot A MIGHTY WIND
hey, JD is your handle a Clone High reference? I love that show.
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| Malax |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 16:59:36
Naked Gun 1 & 2 even the commentaries are funny.
OJ Simpson walking around with a gun
"So is this original footage or.....?"
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
*Adapted By Carolynanna* |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 13:35:29
Yeah!!! If you wanna work 40 hours a week!!!
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| NimrodsSon |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 13:31:54
quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna
quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
"Pull Over!"
"Actually its a cardigan, but thanks for noticing!"
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ahh, doin a bit of boozin eh?
What's that guy's name?
He was the 7 min ab guy from something about mary right?
Killer boots man!!!
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No way! Thats Great! WE LANDED ON THE MOON!!
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 13:23:00
quote:
Originally posted by TarTar
When I was younger, I thought Top Secret with Val Kilmer was one of the funniest films. I haven't seen it in some time now.
"(insert clever quote here)"
Yeah I loved that film when I was younger but I'd like to see it again. Same sort of humour as Airplane, Naked Gun, Police Squad etc.
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 13:20:08
quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna
quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
She actually replied to my post man!!!
Its not too difficult HPM, when ya post like there's no tomorrow 
I was quoting Dumb And Dumber again. Well sort of. I adapted it to fit the situation.
It's when he gets back from dropping Mary Swanson off at the airport at the start, and he tells Harry all about it. You know, "Sparks flew, emotions ran high"???
And besides, you'll be sorry if there IS no tomorrow. You'll be sorry you didn't watch Dumb And Dumber one more time.
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| apl4eris |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 09:47:53
Indeed! How could I have forgotten "Raising Arizona". And "Arsenic and Old Lace"? And all the Mark Brothers movies? Or "Spinal Tap"? Or "A Christmas Story"? Geez-Louise!
If it is a Miracle, any sort of evidence will answer, but if it is a Fact, proof is necessary. -Samuel Clemens |
| jediroller |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 07:50:59
Wow, I'd forgotten "Raising Arizona"! And "A Fish Called Wanda"...
Definitely should've been in my list. Thanks, Mr. Dark.
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| John Dark |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 07:34:52
Raising Arizona
Ghostbusters
Arsenic and Old Lace
Ed Wood
Grosse Pointe Blank
This is Spinal Tap?, Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman
A Christmas Story
Zero Effect
A Fish Called Wanda
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| Mroocore |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 07:31:05
quote:
Originally posted by TarTar
The Big Lebowski is one of the greatest comedies. The scene where the Chief of Police in Malibu hurls the coffee mug at the Dudes head is hysterical. My friend and I watched that scene over and over, laughing more each time.
"(insert clever quote here)"
"--Ow! Fucking fascist!" The Dude
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| ObfuscateByWill |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 06:42:20
Oh!
I agree with speedy_m re: Clue.
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Reminded me of Murder By Death
Freaking hilarious.
*don't worry shut up sit down go with it and be happy |
| ObfuscateByWill |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 06:32:02
quote:
Originally posted by Bryan Shepherd
Any of the Four Marx Brothers movies...The Cocoanuts, Animal Crackers, Monkey Business, Horse Feathers, and Duck Soup. A Night at the Opera's OK, too.
I think my favorite Marx Bros. films would actually be Night In Casablanca and At The Circus.
Horse Feathers is great just for the song, "I'm Against It!"
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...What about Jim Varney? (Ernest Goes to Camp? Ernest Saves Christmas?)
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Ghostbusters
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure
Brazil
Spinal Tap
Monsters, Inc.
*don't worry shut up sit down go with it and be happy |
| Bryan Shepherd |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 04:41:44
And I just got my first kitty!!! Hooray for me! (Collapses panting)
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| Bryan Shepherd |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 04:40:11
Any of the Four Marx Brothers movies...The Cocoanuts, Animal Crackers, Monkey Business, Horse Feathers, and Duck Soup. A Night at the Opera's OK, too.
The funniest movie ever is Death Wish 3. If you've ever enjoyed a movie because it's "so bad that it's good", you owe yourself the DW3 experience. Your life will be forever changed. Just came out on DVD, too!
I'm the guy from wonderland...& you will never understand... |
| vilainde |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 04:34:44
You're right jedi, everytime they show the "Bronzés" on TV I swear "I'm not gonna see it this time", and I end up watching the whole movie and laughing my ass off.
Denis
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| jediroller |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 04:21:37
"Le Père Noël est une ordure"... Even though they show it on TV twice a year, it doesn't get old.
Anything by Monty Python.
"The Man With Two Brains".
"Serial Mom".
"Monkey Business" (Howard Hawks, 1952, with Cary Grant).
"Dr Strangelove".
Denis, I agree on "C'est arrivé...". It gets really sick... I can see where they want to get but I can't follow them.
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| vilainde |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 03:06:13
quote:
Originally posted by Adnan_le_Terrible
"C'est arrivé près de chez vous" is the funniest film ever. Unfortunately, only people from France and Belgium know it.
I think this is untrue. It's called Man Bites Dog in the USA, and I wouldn't call it funniest film ever. Actually I couldn't watch it entirely. We already discussed this movie on the forum.
Now if we're talking about French-speaking funniest films ever, I have to say I'm a big fan of Pierre Richard, esp. La Chêvre and Les Malheurs d'Alfred.
Denis
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| TarTar |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 02:35:42
Haha, have you seen the film that was being made in American Movie? Coven. Actually, while it's bad, it's not as bad as you'd think it is from watching it being made in American Movie. I can't wait till that guy makes his feature film. I think it's in production right now.
If you ever see Storytelling by Todd Solondz, Mike from American Movie is in that as the camera man for the documentary filmmaker. You gotta love that scream Mike bellows out in American Movie.
"(insert clever quote here)" |
| The King Of Karaoke |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 01:57:13
Dirty Work
Oh yeah, I just watched "American Movie" which is a documentary about this aspiring B movie director from Wisconsin. Hilarious!! Highly recommended!
"Stevie" is another one although disturbing as well.
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| two reelers |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 00:53:36
funniest film ever ?...
IS IT BIG LEBOWSKI OR FARGO ??? I DON'T KNOW !! but definitely one of those.
monty python too, of course. and a fish called wanda
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| TarTar |
Posted - 03/30/2004 : 22:48:32
I'm not the biggest fan of comedies. I prefer humor to be as natural as any other element of a film, I don't like it to be set up and seem contrived, which happens a lot when the sole purpose of the film is to make people laugh.
I like some of the Pink Panther films, but mainly for the scenes where he fights that karate/ninja assistant of his.
When I was younger, I thought Top Secret with Val Kilmer was one of the funniest films. I haven't seen it in some time now.
I actually think Dirty Work has some great moments. I know, it's really stupid, but funny.
I got a blast out of Frankenhooker. The scene where all the prostitues are exploding from smoking Super Crack is the best.
The Big Lebowski is one of the greatest comedies. The scene where the Chief of Police in Malibu hurls the coffee mug at the Dudes head is hysterical. My friend and I watched that scene over and over, laughing more each time.
Army of Darkness is a fantastic comedy. Each time I see it, I laugh at so many different sections. And I must've seen it over 10 times by now.
Woody Allen films can be good comedies. I think Play It Again, Sam is his best for sheer comedy. Perhaps Sleeper, though. Eh, I could go on and on. There's so many good Woody Allen films.
"(insert clever quote here)" |
| speedy_m |
Posted - 03/30/2004 : 21:17:51
I love Swingers and Made, two of my all time fave comedies by actor/writer/director John Favreau, with great performances by Vince Vaughn. I never get tired of watching Made.
Rushmore is one of the funniest, most oft qouted movies around my crew. Freaking hilarious performance by Bill Murray, and great script by Owen Wilson and Wes Anderson.
Meet the Parents is one of the best studies in awkward comedies I've ever seen. Love the performance by Owen Wilson.
I think Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a very funny movie, and really well made.
I just watched Old School again, and granted it's stupid, but man is it funny. "Ah Denver, the Sunshine State. Gorgeous, gorgeous!".
As for older films, the movie "Clue" is fairly rare, but a real gem. Truly funny, and I catch something new every time I watch it. Which has been about million times thus far. |
| WolfManMikeLonely |
Posted - 03/30/2004 : 18:18:08
I love this movie from the mid nineties called High Strung, thought it was great. Also Run Ronnie Run.
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
-Johnny Thunders
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| apl4eris |
Posted - 03/30/2004 : 17:14:56
I had the same problem with "Dumb and Dumber", Spudboy.
Others have mentioned a bunch of 'em, but I like:
Airplane
Blues Brothers
Army of Darkness
Monty Python (entire library )
Blazing Saddles
The Jerk
Young Frankenstein
Kentucky Fried Movie/Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (hillarious B-horror/comedy)
I'm Gonna Get You Sucka
Pootie Tang (You can't hurt a ho with a belt...they like that shit. I'm gonna sine your pitty on the runny kine.
Sa da TAY!")
Tons more, but I don't seem to be able to handle my glass and a half of wine. I'm all thunk out.
edit: another -it's a different breed of comedy, but one of my all-time favorite movies is "Bringing Up Baby".
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| SpudBoy |
Posted - 03/30/2004 : 17:08:18
Ok, so I'll deepen my reject status and just say it...I don't get "Dumb and Dumber". I couldn't watch it. I thought it sucked. I tried - really - to like it becuase so many people who I respect love it so much...but I can't. Most of the other movies listed above hit near the top of my list, so what am I missing? I loved the Three Stooges, Andy Kaufman, and most of the foundational comedy it was built on. Oh well - what the hell.
I would also add Schizopolis, Army of Darkness, the Belushi trilogy (1942, the Blues Brothers, Animal House), and Repo Man to the good list.
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