The genre that encompasses film comedies of all time is broad. It is not always easy to identify comedies. There are many films where a gag appears at any time, be it an adventure, suspense or even horror film.
We collect below some titles that are representative of different moments in the history of cinema.
Any movie fan will have a list of the comedies that made him laugh the most, the ones he had the best time with, etc. Certainly in those personal listings you will find several of the ones that follow.
Brian's Life, 1979
What day was Brian born? The same as Jesus Christ. Where? In a manger. From these ingredients, the film is a succession of misunderstandings that happen with Brian's life, that goes parallel to that of Jesus of Nazareth.
A very famous movie in its time, with many absurd scenes that get the viewer more than a laugh. The most famous work of the Monty Python, full of gags that have gone down in movie history.
With skirts already crazy, 1959
At the time of American Prohibition, two mediocre musicians have to flee from a revenge between rival bands. Out of work, they dress up as women and perform in a female orchestra. Among its cast, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe. Its viewing is essential, a masterpiece of cinema with an absurd and delirious dialogue in its final part.
Something About Mary, 1998
After many years of wanting to date his high school's favorite girl, Mary Jensen (Cameron Díaz) Ted will get it at the prom. But not everything goes according to plan; there are a little accident with the zipper of Ted's pants, and the course of events is transformed. However, not all seems lost ...
Stuck in time, 1993
Phil (Bill Murray), who is in charge of giving the weather in a well-known television network, has had to cover the information of the Groundhog Day Festival. When he returns, in the middle of the return trip, a storm makes him return to the city of the Festival. Curiously, the next morning, Groundhog Day begins again, with all the details. And the next day too.
A recommended film that does not fall into the easy sentimentality to offer an evolution in the personal values of its protagonist. All seasoned with the most picturesque and funny situations.
Her parents, 2000
The day finally comes when Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) goes to meet his girlfriend Pam's parents. For it he will spend a few days in the mansion of the bride's parents. Jim is the father of Pam, a former CIA agent and a strict and distrustful protector of his daughter. In conflict between the two is served.
Hangover, 2009
Is the wild story of a bachelor party in which the groom goes to Las Vegas with his three best friends. The next morning, the groom has disappeared and in his place there is a baby and a tiger.
The film was an inordinate success at the box office, also with excellent reviews.
A night at the Opera, 1935
All kinds of characters are introduced on a ship bound for New York, including different rogues. This would have no major inconvenience, if it were not for the Groucho, Harpo and Chico are among the passage. It is the revolution of the corridors, and an unforgettable scene: that of the cabin.
An essential film, the best of the Marx brothers together with "Goose Soup".
American Pie, 1999
Conclusion young, inexperienced and obsessed with sex. There is also one of them who is a virgin and that is a great despair.
This spectacular box office success also received much criticism. Her crude and coarse humor managed to dazzle the masses, but she was also abused in all kinds of forums.
Land as You Can, 1980
A satire of the movies of air accidents and catastrophes. On a flight to Chicago there is an ex-pilot who is forced to take the controls of the plane, due to the indisposition of the pilots, due to the poor state of his food.
This film was followed by many more, with a similar air. But the first has more charm.
Life is beautiful, 1997
Roberto Benigni plays Guido who is interned together with his wife and son in a Nazi death camp during World War II. There you do what you can to make your child believe that their terrible situation is just a game.
Grab it as you can. 1988
Leslie Nielsen, his white hair, and the clumsy Lieutenant Frank Drebin, on the hunt for some drug dealers. A film that gave way to others, with similar gags.
The mask, 1994
Jim Carrey once again showed off an extensive repertoire of gestures, to play a shy bank clerk who finds a mask that makes him an envoy to the land of Loki, the god of mischief.
Took the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.
Home Alone, 1990
At the time, those of us who saw the movie even took pity on both of us poor house robbers, who have to suffer the wrath of an 8-year-old boy, which subjects them to different physical endurance tests.
The Odd Couple, 1968
Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau They are two divorcees who have decided to share a small apartment in New York, but have very different characters and lifestyles. One of them is obsessed with cleanliness and order, the other can mess everything up in a moment.
The Machinist of La General, 1926
A locomotive driver (La General) shows his courage in front of his girlfriend in the middle of the American Civil War by doing what he does best: driving his machine.
It is a very funny film, well staged and planned. A show of the genius of Buster Keaton.
A dangerous therapy, 1999
Robert de Niro as Paul Vitti, a prominent New York mobster, suffering an acute insecurity crisis. The reason is that a meeting is about to be held, where the new boss of all the bosses will be elected. Terrified, he hires the services of Ben Sobol (Billy Crystal), a divorced psychiatrist that she is about to get married and that she requires therapy. But Vitti is not used to being ordered around ...