Top 10 comedies of all time (That you probably haven't seen)

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In the beginning...

Initially I thought I would have a hard time bringing a full list of 10 full belly laughing comedies. However, after widdling down to 13 (knowing that there are some I am SURE I missed) I couldn't remove any from the list without feeling like it would then become incomplete.

The Big 13

1) Some Like It Hot

2) National Lampoons Christmas Vacation

3) Super Troopers

4) Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

5) Porky's

6) Drop Dead Gorgeous

7) Run Ronnie Run

8) Dirty Work

9) Drowning Mona

10) But I'm a Cheerleader

11) Waking Ned Devine

12) Pecker

13) Delirious


The Why...

#1 Some Like It Hot - This had to go at #1because not only in my own mind but this movie often tops best comedies and all around movie lists alike. Made in 1959 this classic follows two prohibition era musicians who after losing their job playing in an illegal lounge due to police raids become witness to the infamous St. Valentine's day massacre. In order to escape with their lives, and hopefully a job they dress in drag and join a traveling girls band headed to Florida. Filmed in black and white in order to make Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon more believable women this movie is a treat to the eyes, ears and belly laughs. Don't forget it also co-stars Marilyn Monroe and has the BEST end line of any movie!!

#2 National Lampoons Christmas Vacation - This movie is a classic in my family. Not only around the holidays but any time a laugh is needed. It is , in my professional opinion, impossible to watch this movie and finish it in a bad mood. I will just leave you with this , "Merry Christmas! Shitters full!"

#3 Super Troopers - On first view I dismissed this movie as lame stoner comedy that wasn't funny. But upon MANY MANY more views this has become a staple in my household. After you begin to develop favorite quotes this movie strays from being a chronological film into a series of hilarious one liners that somehow everyone ends up having their own inside jokes about.

#4 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - When I was growing up I often watched this movie at my grandma's house resulting in a deep love of both Steve Martin and Michael Cane. Steve Martin and Michael Cane meet as two different types of con men. While both bamboozle women out of their money under the guise of humanitarian work ,Michael Cane does it to only those who can afford it (and who also think he is a Prince of a poor war torn society) and Steve Martin cons on a much smaller scale leaving a sloppy trail of lies. Michael Cane takes him under his wing to teach him the true way to gather and spend a fortune. Can these two ConMen learn to co-exist? Or will they end up being the ones conned? Netflix it!

#5 Porky's - This is the original American Pie. Also , it is MUCH better! A classic raunch fest but with all the sincerity of a GOOD teen movie.Follow a pack of poon hungry boys as they attempt, fail and hopefully succeed in getting laid. Set in the 50's this movie lends itself to all sorts of moral commentary.

#6 Drop Dead Gorgeous - What is better than a mockumentry? A mockumentry set in a small town in Minnesota around a beauty pageant. Hilarious! Also look out for Will Sasso who was not as well known when this came out. And fans of Adam West (specifically from Family Guy) will be tickled by his Cameos.

#7 Run Ronnie Run - If you are a fan of David Cross , specifically Mr. Show, than this is right up your alley. Follow Ronnie , a repeat arrestie who eventually gets his own reality show that depicts all this run ins with law enforcement. A farce on reality tv this one is a winner , but be careful you can wear it out!!!

#8 Dirty Work - If you haven't found a Norm McDonoald movie you like this is the one! Two guys who need to make $50,000 to get their dad a new heart have no skills to make money. Their only talent in life is seeking revenge on those who have wronged them - TA DA - A business plan! Get paid to get revenge on those who have wronged others!

#9- Drowning Mona - This movie often gets overlooked and I am not sure why. The cast is amazing : Bette Midler, Danny DeVito, Casey Affleck, Neve Cambelle, Jamie Lee Curtis, Will Ferrell, plus a ton of actors you'll recognize but probably not know their names. A wife/mother and all around pain in the ass (Bette Midler) dies in a car crash. Her vehicles been tampered with, but who is to blame? Lets start with all her enemies... ok thats the whole town...Lets start with people who are happy she is dead ... Ok thats the whole town too.... Now what? Hilarious!

#10- But I'm A Cheerleader - This movie's sarcasm is laid on as thick as the bright baby pink and blue decor of the film. I would almost guess this to be a John Waters film if it were set in Baltimore. This is if John Water's and the movie Edward Scissorhands hand a love child , and then tried to turn it straight. Follow a Cheerleader, Megan, who gets sent to "True Directions" after her family hosts her intervention where they confront her with all the "clues" that show she is gay ( "But I'm a Cheerleader!"). Starring Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall and Ru Paul this is not one to miss!

#11 Waking Ned Devine - Set in Ireland , a small town comes together after the death of a local man. Set firm in the dead mans hand is the most recent winning Lottery Ticket. Can the town come together , fool the lotto man and share the money? Plus you get to see an old naked Irishman on a motor bike!!

#12 Pecker - One of my favorite John Waters movies, this follows around a boy named Pecker. His mother runs a junk shop where you can get a whole new outfit for $1 and his dad runs a bar that is constantly trying to keep up business despite a strip club across the street that advertises they show full bush (despite it being against the law). Pecker spends his time making sandwiches, hanging out with friends, and documenting the beauty of his everyday life on a junk-shop camera. Before long he gets discovered and he is the hottest new artists! But what happens when those around you don't enjoy their depressing lives being exploited as high art? Ed Furlong is to die for in this movie.

#13 Delirious - One of my favorite John Candy movies this one centers around a Soap Opera writer who , after a bump on his head, is alive inside his soap opera. Equipped with a typewriter that can write the future can he write himself in to be the lead hero to get the girl he has always wanted? Or will ethics and a conscience get in his way?

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Patty Inglish, MS  says:
15 months ago

I have only seen three of the above films, but I spent a a Christmas once with a family just like that of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation!

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