5 Films That Will Make You Laugh

5 Films That Will Make You Laugh

It has to be said, comedy is a very subjective genre. Most people can watch The Shawshank Redemption or One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and agree that they are pretty much the best films ever made. However, everyone has their own sense of humour and thus devising any kind of 'best comedy' list to fit all is near impossible. So, here is my list of the top 5 comedies and if your in the mood for a laugh, give them a try:

5. Hot Rod (Schaffer, 2008)

This off-beat comedy isn't for everyone but has provided me with some of the most memorable quotes - "cool beans" and "I like to party". The film follows the life of Rod Kimble (Andy Samberg) who aspires to follow his deceased fathers footsteps in becoming a successful stuntman.





4. Stepbrothers (McKay, 2008)

When spoilt, unemployed 40-somethings Brennan Huff and Dale Doback's parents decide to marry, the two are forced to live together as step brothers. Starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly.






3. Shaun of the Dead (Wright, 2004)

The first of the Wright-Pegg-Frost cornetto trilogy (followed by Hot Fuzz and The World's End). The antics (going to the Winchester) of Shaun (Simon Pegg) and Ed (Nick Frost) are disrupted by a zombie invasion. 

2. This is the End (Rogen/Goldberg, 2013)

A star line-up including Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride and cameos by Michael Cera, Emma Watson and Rhianna this film sees the actors all play versions of themselves in the aftermath of a global apocalypse. I was surprised as to how funny this film was and the exaggeration of certain characteristics of Hill and Franco in particular were clever. 

1. Four Lions (Morris, 2010)

An intelligent and brave yet controversial satire about four homegrown terrorist jihadis set in Sheffield, England. A group of four male radicalized young British Muslims aspire to be suicide bombers, the London Marathon being their ultimate target.






Coming in at 6th and 7th but too good not to mention are the 21 Jump Street (2012) and 22 Jump Street (2014) films starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum about two police officers who are sent to work undercover at a High School then University.