Comedy

Get Smart

Get Smart

Synopsis “Get Smart” (2008) is a movie version of “Get Smart” TV show aired in 1960, that was made my Mel Brooks and Buck Henry. The movie is one of the action-comedy movies that combines classic espionage, slapstick humor, and parodies. The story is set in a world where nations are at risk because of […]

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Yes Man

Yes Man

Introduction Peyton Reed’s Yes Man is a 2008 American romantic comedy that released starring Jim Carry, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper, Rhys Darby, and John Michael Higgins. Yes Man is inspired by a book authored by British writer Danny Wallace, though the movie’s premise is considerably transformed. Yes Man, at its heart, is centered around the

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Death at a Funeral

Death at a Funeral

Introduction In 2007 Frank Oz directed and Dean Craig wrote a British black comedy ‘Death at a Funeral.’ Almost the entire film takes place in and around a single house and garden during a funeral. It features rural English setting and profoundly reveals the intertwining of immense grief and human foolishness over the absurdly chaotic

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Sinkhole

Sinkhole

Introduction Sinkhole is a 2021 South Korean disaster-comedy movie featuring the work of director Kim Ji-hoon, whose reputation stems from projects like The Tower (2012). In comparison to his earlier work, this movie pays homage to a well known natural disaster narrative by weaving humor, heartfelt moments, and a more meaningful message into the story.

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Get a Job

Get a Job

Introduction Get a Job is an American comedy film directed by Dylan Kidd in 2016. The film was written by Kyle Pennekamp and Scott Turpel and features popular actors like Miles Teller, Anna Kendrick, and Bryan Cranston; and other notable comedians such as Alison Brie, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Marcia Gay Harden. Their goal was to

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Aloha

Aloha

Synopsis “Aloha” is a film that blends aspects of romantic comedy and drama; it was directed by Cameron Crowe, a filmmaker known for his earlier works like Jerry Maguire and Almost Famous. Aloha was released in 2015 and sought to integrate portions of military life, corporate intrigue, and Hawaiian mystical culture into a narrative which

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The Out-Laws

The Out-Laws

The Out-Laws is a 2023 action-comedy released on Netflix and produced by Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions. The movie intertwines slapstick comedy, high-octane action, and family-centered themes teeming with rifts and chaos. Featuring Adam DeVine, Pierce Brosnan, Ellen Barkin, and Nina Dobrev, the film portrays the story of a rather uptight bank manager’s life spiraling

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Baywatch

Baywatch

Synopsis Seth Gordon is the director of the action-comedy Baywatch (2017) which is an adaptation of the television series of the same name which aired from 1989 to 2001. This film adaptation tries to recast the original series’ dramatized scenes depicting the story through a contemporary lens while infusing copious amounts of irreverent humor, raucous

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Fireheart

Fireheart

Synopsis Fireheart is a 2022 animated film that consists of action, comedy, and drama. It takes place during the 1930s and centers on Georgia Nolan, an audacious 16 year old with dreams of becoming a firefighter. Georgia’s story is set in New York City, during a time when the profession of firefighting was strictly male-dominated.

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The Hating Game

The Hating Game

Overview The Hating Game is a romantic comedy that came out on December 10, 2021, and was directed by Peter Hutchings. The film is based on the bestselling novel by Sally Thorne, and the screenplay was written by Christina Mengert. The movie features Lucy Hale as Lucy Hutton and Austin Stowell as Joshua Templeman, who

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