Movie Suggestions: Comedy

Honestly, I'm quite picky when it comes down to comedy films. There are so many terrible comedy films out there. The few comedy actors that I adore are female (Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler a.o.). Here are five comedy films that I think everyone should watch.

1. Bridesmaids (2011) - Paul Feig

I can watch this film over and over again. The six leading ladies are so funny, especially Kristen Wiig. They make this film both surrealistic and ridiculous, but also very recognizable. There are a few scenes that are brilliant (the plane scene and the bridal shop scene). The film (and Wiig) was nominated for an Oscar for Best Script and Melissa McCarthy snatched up a nomination for Best Supporting Actress! 

If you liked this you should definitely watch: Mean Girls (2004) and Spy (2015)

2. Away We Go (2009) - Sam Mendes

This is such a sweet, little film from Oscar winning director Mendes. John Krasinski (from The Office (2005-2013)) and Maya Rudolph (from Saturday Night Live) make an adorable, pregnant couple. There are some delicious supporting characters (the standout is Maggie Gyllenhaal). It's not only very funny, but also quite emotional and the ending will probably make you cry.

If you liked this you should definitely watch: Little Miss Sunshine (2006) and Garden State (2004)

3. Love & Friendship (2016) - Whit Stillman

Hi-la-ri-ous. Absolutely hilarious. Kate Beckinsale is absolute perfection in this Jane Austen film. The movie is based on a novella of Austen and it is viciously funny. Laughing out loud in the cinema is something I rarely do, but this time I was basically laughing for the full 90 minutes. The cast is outstanding and it is a very modern film (despite taking place around 1800).

If you liked this you should definitely watch: Pride and Prejudice (2005) and Austenland (2013)

4. Pride (2014) - Matthew Warchus

For some reason I prefer British comedy over American comedy and this is another example of a great British comedy. It is quite a serious subject (gay rights), but it's such a joy to watch. The impressive cast, led by Ben Schnetzer, is clearly having a blast. Especially Dominic West in a brilliant dancing sequence and Imelda Staunton as an older activist. Again, just like Away We Go (2009), it does have some emotional moments, but often those moments set a film apart from the hurdle of conventional comedy films.

If you liked this you should definitely watch: The Kids are All Right (2010) and Eddie the Eagle (2016)

5. The Lobster (2015) - Yorgos Lanthimos

I don't want to give too much away of this interesting film. It takes place in a alternative world where there are some very strict rules about relationships. It's funny, it's different, it's great. Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz play the two leading characters who fall madly in love. Unfortunately, the film weakens a bit when it goes along, but the beginning is so strong and funny that for that reason alone you should definitely watch it!

If you liked this you should definitely watch: The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) and Her (2014)