'Laughter is the Best Medecine' is not just a saying. Everybody needs
a laugh, no matter what time of the day or what mood you are in. Here are few
of the top comedy movies you can rent a DVD for.
1. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
(1964)
This movie is directed by Stanley Kubrick and has Peter Sellers playing
3 roles as Group Captain (G/C) Lionel Mandrake, President Merkin Muffley and
Dr. Strangelove. It also stars George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn
to name a few. This is the funniest movie of all times. This is a comedy movie
with a hint of drama and thriller. It was nominated for 4 Oscars. It's worth
a watch.
2. North by Northwest (1959)
Directed by none other than the great Alfred Hitchcock,
this movie is a case
of mistaken identity. It revolves around a New York advertising executive, played
by Cary Grant, who is falsely taken as a government agent and how he tries to
save himself from foreign spies. A classic thriller for the family.
3.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, this movie is an adventure comedy
about King Arthur and his knights and how they go in search of the Holy Grail
with ridiculous experiences on the way. It's a family movie and can be enjoyed
by everyone, the young and the old. Some of the actors include Graham Chapman,
John Cleese, Eric Idle and Terry Gilliam.
4.
Filantropica (2002)
This is a French movie written and directed by Nae Caranfil. Based in Romania,
the story revolves around Ovidiu, played by Mircea Diaconu, a high school teacher
looking to earn more money and finds a rather surprising way to do so. This
is one movie which can not be regreted watching it.
5.
The Incredibles (2004)
An animated movie written and directed by Brad Bird, it is a delight to watch
this for a change. It's about a suburban family trying to lead a normal life
but who are actually undercover super heroes. It's obviosly a family movie with
the voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, Dominique
Louis.
6.
Little Miss Sunshine (2006) - Yet to be released
Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, it is about a family who take
a road trip so that their daughter can enter the finals of a beauty pageant.
A very hilarios movie anda must watch for all the families. You have to watch
out for the characters and their acting. Greg Kinnear plays the role of the
dad and Steve Carrell as the brother. The script is outstanding and everyone
has a good comedy timing.
This is a list of the all time,
Top 10 comedy flicks.
1. Monty Python and the Holy Grail
2. SpaceBalls
3. Blazing Saddles
4. CaddyShack
5. Airplane
6. Ghostbusters
7. Tommy Boy
8. History of the World, Part I
9. National Lampoon's Vacation
10. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
This only a guide to get you started on, you have a range of romantic comedies, adventure comedies, thriller comedies, action comedies to choose from. They will be available at a DVD rental near you.