looking for a good comedy.... - Blu-ray Forum

caheaton · 02-06-2009, 05:48 PM

Hello, I'm wondering if the wisdom of the group can point me in the right direction. My wife enjoys comedies, but unfortunately (to me at least) the vast majority of the comedies out there simply are not funny. I understand that what is funny to one man may be boring to another (hence, I feel it's the most difficult category of movie to create well). With that said, the following are some examples to give you my tastes in comedy:

Some programs or films I enjoy:
Keeping up Appearences (PBS series...I think for me the humor comes from identifying with poor Richard

)
Mr. Bean (PBS series is best, but films were okay...the humor here comes with the outlandish ideas Bean comes up with for solving his problems)
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (PBS series...one of the best comedies I've watched...I was less impressed by the movie)

What I don't like is raunchy or coarse humor...I prefer humor might make you think a little bit (e.g., Hitchhiker's) or has at it's root truth (Keeping Up Appearences...I think we all know people a bit like this).

So...any suggestions out there for this...the most elusive of categories for my collection?
Craig

BScratcha · 02-06-2009, 05:58 PM

Sounds like you might enjoy that Monty Python movie that was released.

qube · 02-06-2009, 05:59 PM

Election
Office Space
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (your wife will like it too I bet)

Mike53421 · 02-06-2009, 06:03 PM

Life of Brian is out on Bluray, in regards to BScratcha's post.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall had its raunchy moments, did it not?

Office Space was one I was gonna recommend, depending on your occupation it might hit closer to home than expected haha. Sitting at my desk right now, I'm excited to watch it again.

Outside of Bluray, you guys would probably enjoy the TV show Arrested Development, which is available on DVD.

tigtat77 · 02-06-2009, 06:07 PM

Blazing Saddles, hands down.

Dave_6 · 02-06-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigtat77

Blazing Saddles, hands down.

"Anybody got a dime???"

BIGLAD · 02-06-2009, 06:24 PM

Young Frankenstein the best spoof ever made.

crazy88 · 02-06-2009, 06:28 PM

Stranger Than Fiction
Superbad
Home Alone

ht_skinny · 02-06-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy88

Stranger Than Fiction
Superbad
Home Alone

Although Superbad is one of my favorites

... he didn't want raunchy

. I don't know any non raunchy comedy cuz that's what I LOVE! The other two should be okay!

Moefiz · 02-06-2009, 06:41 PM

Ghost Town...pretty funny and not raunchy at all...

The Guilty Party · 02-06-2009, 06:48 PM

I agree with someone's post above regarding Young Frankenstein. Most of the comedys that come out today (Superbad, Pineapple Express, Wedding Crashers, Old School, etc) fall into the raunchy category (which I also love).

But Young Frankenstein is the way to go. Brilliant movie with tons of laughing points and not raunchy at all.

Pelican170 · 02-06-2009, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy88

Stranger Than Fiction
Superbad
Home Alone

Stranger Than Fiction is a comedy??? Could have fooled me..

SDon1969 · 02-06-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qube

Election
Office Space
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (your wife will like it too I bet)

I was going to say Office Space as well, and Election is very funny IMO. I have not seen Sarah Marshall, though...

paperthrower2000 · 02-06-2009, 06:53 PM

Pink Panther (original and remake)

RustyK94 · 02-06-2009, 06:54 PM

Dogma if you like Kevin Smith

NoQuestion · 02-06-2009, 07:01 PM

super troopers or beerfest both hilarious

ajkj9 · 02-06-2009, 07:02 PM

Burn after reading. Watching it right now... HILARIOUS.

musick · 02-06-2009, 07:09 PM

Bottle Rocket
Burn After Reading

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perfectdark · 02-06-2009, 07:29 PM

Most "good" comedies are ranchy...

The best ALL TIME comedy is "Dumb & Dumber"

Pelican170 · 02-06-2009, 07:34 PM

Thank You for Smoking! I think that would be up your alley...

02-06-2009, 05:48 PM	#1
caheaton Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:192	looking for a good comedy.... Hello, I'm wondering if the wisdom of the group can point me in the right direction. My wife enjoys comedies, but unfortunately (to me at least) the vast majority of the comedies out there simply are not funny. I understand that what is funny to one man may be boring to another (hence, I feel it's the most difficult category of movie to create well). With that said, the following are some examples to give you my tastes in comedy: Some programs or films I enjoy: Keeping up Appearences (PBS series...I think for me the humor comes from identifying with poor Richard ) Mr. Bean (PBS series is best, but films were okay...the humor here comes with the outlandish ideas Bean comes up with for solving his problems) Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (PBS series...one of the best comedies I've watched...I was less impressed by the movie) What I don't like is raunchy or coarse humor...I prefer humor might make you think a little bit (e.g., Hitchhiker's) or has at it's root truth (Keeping Up Appearences...I think we all know people a bit like this). So...any suggestions out there for this...the most elusive of categories for my collection? Craig

02-06-2009, 06:28 PM	#8
crazy88 Banned Member since:Jan 2009	Stranger Than Fiction Superbad Home Alone Last edited by crazy88; 02-06-2009 at 06:29 PM. Reason: .

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02-06-2009, 05:58 PM	#2
BScratcha Banned Member since:Dec 2008	Sounds like you might enjoy that Monty Python movie that was released.

02-06-2009, 05:59 PM	#3
qube Member Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:101 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:18	Election Office Space Forgetting Sarah Marshall (your wife will like it too I bet)

02-06-2009, 06:03 PM	#4
Mike53421 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mississauga, ON Blu-ray collection:40	Life of Brian is out on Bluray, in regards to BScratcha's post. Forgetting Sarah Marshall had its raunchy moments, did it not? Office Space was one I was gonna recommend, depending on your occupation it might hit closer to home than expected haha. Sitting at my desk right now, I'm excited to watch it again. Outside of Bluray, you guys would probably enjoy the TV show Arrested Development, which is available on DVD.

02-06-2009, 06:07 PM	#5
tigtat77 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:San Diego 4K collection:211 Blu-ray collection:777 Trading Score:109	Blazing Saddles, hands down.

02-06-2009, 06:24 PM	#7
BIGLAD Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Houghton-Le-Spring Blu-ray collection:1024	Young Frankenstein the best spoof ever made.

02-06-2009, 06:41 PM	#10
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Ghost Town...pretty funny and not raunchy at all...

02-06-2009, 06:48 PM	#11
The Guilty Party Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Zoo Jersey Blu-ray collection:119	I agree with someone's post above regarding Young Frankenstein. Most of the comedys that come out today (Superbad, Pineapple Express, Wedding Crashers, Old School, etc) fall into the raunchy category (which I also love). But Young Frankenstein is the way to go. Brilliant movie with tons of laughing points and not raunchy at all.

02-06-2009, 06:53 PM	#14
paperthrower2000 Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Atlantic Canada Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:1382 Blu-ray reviews:10	Pink Panther (original and remake)

02-06-2009, 06:54 PM	#15
RustyK94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Independent Republic Of Scotland Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:126	Dogma if you like Kevin Smith

02-06-2009, 07:01 PM	#16
NoQuestion Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:568 Blu-ray reviews:3	super troopers or beerfest both hilarious

02-06-2009, 07:02 PM	#17
ajkj9 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Nebraska Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:1	Burn after reading. Watching it right now... HILARIOUS.

02-06-2009, 07:09 PM	#18
musick Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:195 Digital collection:27 iTunes collection:26 Trading Score:24	Bottle Rocket Burn After Reading [end thread]

02-06-2009, 07:29 PM	#19
perfectdark Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:55 Blu-ray reviews: 59 Trading Score:14	Most "good" comedies are ranchy... The best ALL TIME comedy is "Dumb & Dumber"

02-06-2009, 07:34 PM	#20
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	Thank You for Smoking! I think that would be up your alley...

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