Comedy Movies and TV Shows on DVD and Video
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Top 10 Comedy Movies
In addition to making us laugh, comedy movies make us think about our lives and the world around us in new ways. My choices of films here are an eclectic mix ranging over a variety of comedy sub-genres, including parody, screwball, and dark comedy.
In addition to making us laugh, comedy movies make us think about our lives and the world around us in new ways. My choices of films here are an eclectic mix ranging over a variety of comedy sub-genres, including parody, screwball, and dark comedy.
Top Billy Wilder Movies
I've always marveled at how Billy Wilder’s comedies sparkle with dark humor and sharply cynical wit, but he was equally adept at creating fascinating mixes of drama and film noir in movies such as Sunset Boulevard and Double Indemnity.
I've always marveled at how Billy Wilder’s comedies sparkle with dark humor and sharply cynical wit, but he was equally adept at creating fascinating mixes of drama and film noir in movies such as Sunset Boulevard and Double Indemnity.
A Dirty Shame DVD
About the comedy movie on DVD.
About the comedy movie on DVD.
A Mighty Wind DVD Review
There are lots of laughs in A Mighty Wind, but the edge of the humor in this film is a little gentler than in some of Guest's others.
There are lots of laughs in A Mighty Wind, but the edge of the humor in this film is a little gentler than in some of Guest's others.
About Schmidt DVD Review
About Schmidt is a bittersweet mix of comedy and drama starring Jack Nicholson. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
About Schmidt is a bittersweet mix of comedy and drama starring Jack Nicholson. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
Borat DVD
About the hilarious, politically incorrect comedy movie that has the full title Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.
About the hilarious, politically incorrect comedy movie that has the full title Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.
Wristcutters: A Love Story DVD
The conceit of this offbeat, low-budget comedy is that everyone who commits suicide goes to the same special netherworld.
The conceit of this offbeat, low-budget comedy is that everyone who commits suicide goes to the same special netherworld.
Adaptation DVD Review
This is one of the most original comedy movies I've seen in a while.
This is one of the most original comedy movies I've seen in a while.
American Pie 2 DVD Review
This is a mindless, good-natured comedy, and it seemed even funnier than the original American Pie. Read my review of this movie on DVD.
This is a mindless, good-natured comedy, and it seemed even funnier than the original American Pie. Read my review of this movie on DVD.
American Wedding DVD Review
Although this movie offers little other than entertainment, I recommend this sweet-natured, laugh-out-loud comedy.
Although this movie offers little other than entertainment, I recommend this sweet-natured, laugh-out-loud comedy.
An Interview With John Landis
In connection with the release of the beloved comedy The Blues Brothers on DVD, I interviewed John Landis . Read the interview ....
In connection with the release of the beloved comedy The Blues Brothers on DVD, I interviewed John Landis . Read the interview ....
Are We There Yet DVD
About the comedy movie on DVD.
About the comedy movie on DVD.
Austin Powers in Goldmember Review
I laughed out loud throughout this comedy movie. Find out why in this DVD review of Austin Powers in Goldmember.
I laughed out loud throughout this comedy movie. Find out why in this DVD review of Austin Powers in Goldmember.
Barbershop DVD Review
A review of the comedy movie on DVD.
A review of the comedy movie on DVD.
Beauty Shop DVD
Queen Latifah stars in this comedy, which was spun off from "Barbershop 2." Gina (Latifah) moves from Chicago to Atlanta, where she works as a hair stylist for Jorge (Kevin Bacon). Read more about this movie on DVD.
Queen Latifah stars in this comedy, which was spun off from "Barbershop 2." Gina (Latifah) moves from Chicago to Atlanta, where she works as a hair stylist for Jorge (Kevin Bacon). Read more about this movie on DVD.
Bend It Like Beckham DVD Review
This comedy movie is rather lightweight, but it really lifted my spirits.
This comedy movie is rather lightweight, but it really lifted my spirits.
Big Fat Liar DVD Review
This is a good-hearted comedy that is laugh-out-loud funny throughout. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
This is a good-hearted comedy that is laugh-out-loud funny throughout. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
Bride and Prejudice DVD
Directed by Gurinder Chadha and starring the beautiful Aishwarya Rai, this comedy film features Bollywood-like musical numbers.
Directed by Gurinder Chadha and starring the beautiful Aishwarya Rai, this comedy film features Bollywood-like musical numbers.
Bridget Jones’s Diary DVD Review
Although this film isn't perfect, I enjoyed this urban-dating-wars comedy. Read a review of the movie Bridget Jones's Diary on DVD.
Although this film isn't perfect, I enjoyed this urban-dating-wars comedy. Read a review of the movie Bridget Jones's Diary on DVD.
Catch Me If You Can DVD Review
Read a review of the comedy movie Catch Me If You Can on DVD.
Read a review of the comedy movie Catch Me If You Can on DVD.
Chappelle's Show - Season Two DVD
There's plenty of outrageous, daring, and politically incorrect comedy in Chappelle's Show - Season Two. Read a review of the DVD set.
There's plenty of outrageous, daring, and politically incorrect comedy in Chappelle's Show - Season Two. Read a review of the DVD set.
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 DVD
About the comedy movie Cheaper by the Dozen 2 on DVD.
About the comedy movie Cheaper by the Dozen 2 on DVD.
Click DVD
In this comedy movie, Adam Sandler plays a workaholic architect who obtains a magical universal remote that enables him to manipulate his environment much like a DVD.
In this comedy movie, Adam Sandler plays a workaholic architect who obtains a magical universal remote that enables him to manipulate his environment much like a DVD.
Club Dread DVD
A movie summary and review of the comedy on DVD.
A movie summary and review of the comedy on DVD.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind DVD Review
George Clooney makes an assured directorial debut with this biopic based on Chuck Barris’ cult book, and Charlie Kaufman’s witty script strikes the right balance between the comic and the tragic. Read a review of this comedy on DVD.
George Clooney makes an assured directorial debut with this biopic based on Chuck Barris’ cult book, and Charlie Kaufman’s witty script strikes the right balance between the comic and the tragic. Read a review of this comedy on DVD.
Diary of a Mad Black Woman DVD
Adapted from a Tyler Perry play, this movie mixes melodrama, farce, and Christian values. Find out more about this comedy on DVD.
Adapted from a Tyler Perry play, this movie mixes melodrama, farce, and Christian values. Find out more about this comedy on DVD.
Dr. Strangelove DVD Review
Read my DVD review of Stanley Kubrick's timeless black comedy about technology gone awry.
Read my DVD review of Stanley Kubrick's timeless black comedy about technology gone awry.
Failure to Launch DVD
Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker are paired in this romantic comedy. Find out about the release of the movie Failure to Launch on DVD.
Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker are paired in this romantic comedy. Find out about the release of the movie Failure to Launch on DVD.
Fever Pitch DVD
Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon are paired in this romantic comedy directed by the Farrelly brothers and based on a book by Nick Hornby.
Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon are paired in this romantic comedy directed by the Farrelly brothers and based on a book by Nick Hornby.
Guess Who DVD
Bernie Mac and Ashton Kutcher star in this comedy, a remake of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967). Read a summary and overview of this movie on DVD.
Bernie Mac and Ashton Kutcher star in this comedy, a remake of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967). Read a summary and overview of this movie on DVD.
How to Eat Fried Worms DVD
About the family comedy movie How to Eat Fried Worms on DVD.
About the family comedy movie How to Eat Fried Worms on DVD.
Insomniac Uncensored Vol. 2 DVD Review
I was especially impressed by the show's use of a cinema vérité style to cover a late-night milieu that often seems both true-to-life and surreal.
I was especially impressed by the show's use of a cinema vérité style to cover a late-night milieu that often seems both true-to-life and surreal.
Interview: Jeff Dowd and The Big Lebowski
In The Big Lebowski a memorable character called Jeff "the Dude" Lebowski is based loosely on a colorful guy named Jeff Dowd. I spoke with him in connection with the DVD release of the Widescreen Collector's Edition of The Big Lebowski.
In The Big Lebowski a memorable character called Jeff "the Dude" Lebowski is based loosely on a colorful guy named Jeff Dowd. I spoke with him in connection with the DVD release of the Widescreen Collector's Edition of The Big Lebowski.
Kicking & Screaming DVD
Will Ferrell and Robert Duvall star in comedy movie. Read more about Kicking & Screaming on DVD.
Will Ferrell and Robert Duvall star in comedy movie. Read more about Kicking & Screaming on DVD.
King's Ransom DVD
This comedy stars Anthony Anderson as wealthy Chicago businessman Malcolm King.
This comedy stars Anthony Anderson as wealthy Chicago businessman Malcolm King.
Kung Fu Hustle DVD
Stephen Chow co-wrote, directed, and stars in this Chinese-language martial arts comedy, which is set in a Chinese city in the late 1940s. Read more...
Stephen Chow co-wrote, directed, and stars in this Chinese-language martial arts comedy, which is set in a Chinese city in the late 1940s. Read more...
Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector DVD
About the comedy movie Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector on DVD.
About the comedy movie Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector on DVD.
Lewis Black: Unleashed DVD Review
I thoroughly enjoyed Lewis Black: Unleashed, and my only complaint is that it was so funny, I hated for it to end.
I thoroughly enjoyed Lewis Black: Unleashed, and my only complaint is that it was so funny, I hated for it to end.
Lost in Translation DVD Review
A review of of the comedy Lost in Translation on DVD.
A review of of the comedy Lost in Translation on DVD.
M*A*S*H DVD Review
Robert Altman's landmark movie chronicles the zany antics of American medical personnel who treat the wounded during a war in Asia, but the movie is darker and edgier than the TV series.
Robert Altman's landmark movie chronicles the zany antics of American medical personnel who treat the wounded during a war in Asia, but the movie is darker and edgier than the TV series.
Madea's Family Reunion DVD
About the comedy movie Madea's Family Reunion on DVD.
About the comedy movie Madea's Family Reunion on DVD.
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School DVD
About the comedy / romance Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School on DVD.
About the comedy / romance Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School on DVD.
Me and You and Everyone We Know DVD
This is an offbeat low-budget comedy that won prizes at Cannes, Sundance and other film festivals. Find out more about this movie on DVD.
This is an offbeat low-budget comedy that won prizes at Cannes, Sundance and other film festivals. Find out more about this movie on DVD.
Meet The Parents DVD
About the comedy movie on DVD.
About the comedy movie on DVD.
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous DVD
This comedy is the sequel to Miss Congeniality (2000), and Sandra Bullock again plays the starring role of ditsy F.B.I. agent Gracie Hart.
This comedy is the sequel to Miss Congeniality (2000), and Sandra Bullock again plays the starring role of ditsy F.B.I. agent Gracie Hart.
Monster-in-Law DVD
Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda star in this comedy. Read more about this movie on DVD.
Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda star in this comedy. Read more about this movie on DVD.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding"DVD Review
A review of the comedy movie on DVD.
A review of the comedy movie on DVD.
Napoleon Dynamite DVD
This little comedy's protagonist is an awkward, wild-haired, nerdy high school student named Napoleon Dynamite (John Heder). Read more about this comedy movie on DVD.
This little comedy's protagonist is an awkward, wild-haired, nerdy high school student named Napoleon Dynamite (John Heder). Read more about this comedy movie on DVD.
O Brother, Where Art Thou? DVD Review
Find out more about laugh-out-loud-funny comedy movie from Joel and Ethan Coen.
Find out more about laugh-out-loud-funny comedy movie from Joel and Ethan Coen.
Pretty Woman DVD
Find out about the comedy movie on DVD.
Find out about the comedy movie on DVD.
Pulp Fiction DVD Review
This is a dark, violent comedy that satirizes our expectations of a crime drama. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
This is a dark, violent comedy that satirizes our expectations of a crime drama. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
Punch-Drunk Love DVD Review
I really enjoyed the odd combination of lyricism and edginess in this offbeat romantic comedy. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
I really enjoyed the odd combination of lyricism and edginess in this offbeat romantic comedy. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
RV DVD
About the comedy movie on DVD.
About the comedy movie on DVD.
Scary Movie 4 DVD
About the comedy movie on DVD.
About the comedy movie on DVD.
School of Rock DVD Review
Jack Black stars in this rock 'n' roll comedy which I predict will appeal to viewers over a wide age range. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
Jack Black stars in this rock 'n' roll comedy which I predict will appeal to viewers over a wide age range. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
Sideways DVD
A full length review of the comedy movie on DVD.
A full length review of the comedy movie on DVD.
Son of the Beach DVD Review
This has something to offend almost everyone, but it is also laugh-out-loud funny throughout. Read a review of this comedy on DVD.
This has something to offend almost everyone, but it is also laugh-out-loud funny throughout. Read a review of this comedy on DVD.
Spanglish DVD
Find out more about this comedy movie on DVD.
Find out more about this comedy movie on DVD.
Strangers With Candy - S2 DVD Review
Strangers With Candy – Season Two on DVD is a funny, deliciously dark, and often politically incorrect spoof of "after school" TV specials. Read a review of this comedy TV series on DVD.
Strangers With Candy – Season Two on DVD is a funny, deliciously dark, and often politically incorrect spoof of "after school" TV specials. Read a review of this comedy TV series on DVD.
Team America World Police"DVD
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of "South Park," spoof action movies in Team America World Police, a comedy whose characters are puppets.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of "South Park," spoof action movies in Team America World Police, a comedy whose characters are puppets.
The 40 Year-Old Virgin DVD
About the comedy movie on DVD.
About the comedy movie on DVD.
The 40-Year-Old Virgin DVD
The 40-Year-Old Virgin is a raunchy, laugh-out-loud-funny comedy during its first half that becomes more of a sweet-natured romance in its last half.
The 40-Year-Old Virgin is a raunchy, laugh-out-loud-funny comedy during its first half that becomes more of a sweet-natured romance in its last half.
The Big Lebowski DVD
The Big Lebowski (1998), starring Jeff Bridges and John Goodman, is a zany Coen brothers' comedy movie that has become a cult favorite.
The Big Lebowski (1998), starring Jeff Bridges and John Goodman, is a zany Coen brothers' comedy movie that has become a cult favorite.
The Blues Brothers DVD Profile
About the beloved comedy The Blues Brothers, starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.
About the beloved comedy The Blues Brothers, starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.
The Blues Brothers DVD Review
The Blues Brothers is a 1980 comedy starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd that has become part of American pop culture consciousness. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
The Blues Brothers is a 1980 comedy starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd that has become part of American pop culture consciousness. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
The Dukes of Hazzard DVD
About the comedy on DVD.
About the comedy on DVD.
The Graduate DVD
About the comedy / drama on DVD.
About the comedy / drama on DVD.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy DVD
Based on the book by Douglas Adams, this is a goofy sci-fi comedy movie.
Based on the book by Douglas Adams, this is a goofy sci-fi comedy movie.
The Honeymooners DVD
About the comedy movie The Honeymooners on DVD.
About the comedy movie The Honeymooners on DVD.
The Longest Yard Movie DVD
Adam Sandler stars in this comedy, a remake of the 1974 film that starred Burt Reynolds. Read a movie summary and overview of The Longest Yard on DVD.
Adam Sandler stars in this comedy, a remake of the 1974 film that starred Burt Reynolds. Read a movie summary and overview of The Longest Yard on DVD.
The Pacifier DVD
Vin Diesel stars in this Disney family comedy. Find out more about this movie on DVD.
Vin Diesel stars in this Disney family comedy. Find out more about this movie on DVD.
The Perfect Man DVD
The Perfect Man is a comedy movie starring Hilary Duff, Heather Locklear and Chris Noth.
The Perfect Man is a comedy movie starring Hilary Duff, Heather Locklear and Chris Noth.
The Shaggy Dog DVD
About the comedy movie on DVD.
About the comedy movie on DVD.
Trouble in Paradise DVD Review
I rate Trouble in Paradise as one of the handful of greatest comedies ever made. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
I rate Trouble in Paradise as one of the handful of greatest comedies ever made. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
Upright Citizens Brigade Season One DVD
About the comedy TV series on DVD.
About the comedy TV series on DVD.
Welcome to Mooseport DVD
A brief look at Welcome to Mooseport on DVD.
A brief look at Welcome to Mooseport on DVD.
Snakes on a Plane DVD
About the action / comedy movie Snakes on a Plane.
About the action / comedy movie Snakes on a Plane.