Thebest comedies of the 1990shave become true household names, as many movie lovers still rankAce VenturaandMrs.
Doubtfireas among their favorite films of all time.
Humor is subjective but, from Airplane!
to Monty Python and the Holy Grail, there are some comedy movies that everyone agrees are hilarious.
The film blends humor with a satirical take on urban life and crime.
Soapdishwas one ofSally Fields best movies, although it has been mostly forgotten by modern viewers.
With a clever script and zany performances,Soapdishwas a hilarious spoof of the sheer ridiculousness of soap operas.
Mira Sorvino stars as Linda Ash, the biological mother, whose surprising life choices intrigue Lenny.
Multiplicitywas a breath of fresh air when it came to clones in movies.
The film explores themes of friendship and societal expectations with a humorous and light-hearted tone.
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Quick Change (1990) is a crime comedy film directed by Bill Murray and Howard Franklin. Starring Bill Murray, Geena Davis, and Randy Quaid, the film follows three friends who successfully rob a bank in New York City, only to face a series of comedic misadventures as they attempt to make their escape from the city. The film blends humor with a satirical take on urban life and crime.
Soapdish is a comedy film directed by Michael Hoffman, centered on Celeste Talbert, the star of a long-running soap opera. Amid declining ratings, her co-star and producer plot against her by bringing back her former lover and introducing her niece, stirring chaos behind the scenes.
So I Married an Axe Murderer is a 1993 dark comedy film directed by Thomas Schlamme. Mike Myers stars as Charlie, a commitment-phobic poet who starts to suspect his new girlfriend Harriet, played by Nancy Travis, might be an axe murderer. The film features a blend of romantic and macabre humor, with Myers also portraying the role of his character’s eccentric Scottish father.
Serial Mom, directed by John Waters, portrays Beverly, an exemplary homemaker, whose deep intrigue with serial killers unsettlingly merges with her upstanding moral principles, creating tension within her idyllic family life.
Norville Barnes, a fresh-faced graduate with big dreams, starts his career in the mailroom of Hudsucker Industries. The company’s president’s shocking suicide prompts the board to install Norville as a figurehead president, expecting him to drive the company into the ground and depress stock prices for their gain. Contrary to their plans, Norville invents the hula hoop, leading to an unprecedented boom in sales and a surge in the company’s success.
Mighty Aphrodite, directed by Woody Allen, follows the story of a sportswriter named Lenny Weinrib, who adopts a son with his wife and subsequently becomes obsessed with finding the boy’s biological mother. Mira Sorvino stars as Linda Ash, the biological mother, whose surprising life choices intrigue Lenny. The film combines elements of comedy and drama, with a unique narrative structure incorporating a Greek chorus to comment on the characters' actions and decisions.
Multiplicity is a comedy film directed by Harold Ramis, starring Michael Keaton as Doug Kinney, a man overwhelmed by the demands of his career and family life. To cope, Doug undergoes an experimental cloning procedure, creating multiple versions of himself, each with distinct traits. Andie MacDowell co-stars as Laura, Doug’s unsuspecting wife, as complications ensue from the presence of the clones.
Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion is a 1997 comedy film directed by David Mirkin. Starring Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow, it follows two quirky best friends who reinvent their lives in a bid to impress former classmates at their high school reunion. The film explores themes of friendship and societal expectations with a humorous and light-hearted tone.
BASEketball is a comedy film directed by David Zucker, featuring Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Combining basketball and baseball, the movie follows two friends who invent a new sport to combat the commercialism of professional sports. As they navigate the challenges of their newfound fame, they struggle to maintain their friendship and the integrity of their creation.
A teenage slacker’s right hand becomes possessed with murderous intent.
