The only comedies I can think of off the top of my head that I've enjoyed in recent years are Dick, Go, and Saved. I tend to prefer my comedy packaged with some drama (see Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Ghost World, and American Splendor).
We killed a homeless man on this bench. Me and Dru. Those were good times. You know, he begged for mercy, and you know, that only made her bite harder.
Spike ,'Sleeper'
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Glamcookie - Jun 06, 2008 1:16:53 pm PDT #6225 of 10000
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Polter-Cow - Jun 06, 2008 1:42:15 pm PDT #6226 of 10000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I don't really think of Go as a comedy, even though it's pretty damn funny.
Sophia Brooks - Jun 06, 2008 2:08:16 pm PDT #6227 of 10000
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The older I get, the better I like comedies, actually. Or I have broadened my definition of comedies.
I have liked Shallow Hal,School of Rock,and Elf off the top of my head. I resited all of them, until my friend M made me watch, but then I loved them. I think they all have an underlying sweetness which I like.
Also, I have an absurdly large crush on Jack Black that dates back to High Fidelity.
Polter-Cow - Jun 06, 2008 2:11:38 pm PDT #6228 of 10000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I haven't seen Shallow Hal (though I want to at some point because a friend of mine was in it), but I loved School of Rock and Elf, neither of which I would have expected to love.
Sophia Brooks - Jun 06, 2008 2:18:18 pm PDT #6229 of 10000
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I REALLY didn't want to like Shallow Hal, as I am a fat person, and I really didn't want to watch Jack Black, who is fat himself, making fun of a fat woman. But it actually turned out to be quite sweet and not so much with the making fun of.
Scrappy - Jun 07, 2008 9:29:16 am PDT #6230 of 10000
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
I adored 40-year-old Virgin, and laughed muchly.
sj - Jun 07, 2008 9:34:56 am PDT #6231 of 10000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I hated Shallow Hal, but I really love School of Rock.
SailAweigh - Jun 07, 2008 9:43:10 am PDT #6232 of 10000
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
I didn't think I'd like Shallow Hal, but I did. Loved School of Rock!
Laga - Jun 07, 2008 9:48:07 am PDT #6233 of 10000
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I don't think Shallow Hal was a good movie overall but I laughed out loud through much of it. What defines a good comedy? Does the story arc have to make sense if it makes you laugh?
Scrappy - Jun 07, 2008 10:11:23 am PDT #6234 of 10000
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Oh yeah, School of Rock.