The Most Hilarious Comedies Of The Last 10 Years
Over the past few years there have been some brilliant comedies. Funny movies are tough to predict at the box office, because so much of it depends on word of mouth and star power does not always equal a hit. It has to be the right combination of script writing, directing, casting and positive buzz.
Over the past 10 years, there have been some hilarious films. Here is the best of the best.
It would be foolish to make a list of funny films from recent years and not include The Hangover. Even if you did not find it as funny as most, you cannot argue with the $270 million it grossed at the domestic box office. People loved this movie, and with good reason.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall was an incredibly funny film. Jason Segal’s first lead role ended up paying off for him. The subject matter is something that anyone who has ever had a rough breakup can relate to, however it is done in such a funny way. Russell Brand is also hysterical in this movie.
Even though it seems like forever ago, Old School hit theatres in 2003 and won college students over quickly. This film was considered by many a modern Animal House and was quite possibly the best Will Ferrell movie we have ever seen. Works of an Old School 2 have been rumored for a long time now, but supposedly it is happening.
I Love You, Man was another film that I found very funny. I’ve always been a fan of Paul Rudd as well as Jason Segal, and putting them together in this movie made too much sense. This movie is filled with consistent laughs without being too over the top.
One other film that I have to mention is Wedding Crashers. Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson make one of the best comedic duos we have seen in a long time with this film and their back and forth banter is nothing short of hilarious.
So this is the list for now. I will have to reevaluate after the summer season is over, although Funny People definitely did not make the cut.
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