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Top 10 Comedies You Just Can’t Miss
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Although you’ll never get a member of the Oscar committee to admit it, sometimes, it takes more talent to make people laugh than it does to make them cry. Comedy is the most subjective of all forms of entertainment, but once in a while, a classic film hits the screens and manages to hit just the right buttons. Here is a list of ten films you simply can’t go without seeing. These are the top grossing comedies of all time, adjusted for inflation.
1. Beverly Hills Cop – If you don’t remember the 1980’s, Eddie Murphy was the hottest comedian of the decade. His biggest hit was the original Beverly Hills Cop film from 1984. The film took in $234 million (adjusted to $433 million in today’s dollars) placing it at the top of the list. The film places grizzled Detroit street cop Eddie Murphy in posh Beverly Hills to investigate the death of his close friend. He ends up uncovering a huge crime syndicate that almost costs him his life. Widely considered to be Eddie Murphy’s best film, Beverly Hills Cop still stands up 20+ years later.
2. Home Alone – With an initial take of $281 million (adjusted to $413 million), Home Alone is the #1 grossing family comedy of all time. It tells the story of a boy who was accidently left behind when his huge family leaves on a holiday European vacation. Things get interesting when the boy, played famously by Macaulay Culkin, has to fend off home invaders.
3. Tootsie – The two above comedies may have been hits with the public, but the critics panned them both. In the case of Tootsie, everyone was in agreement. This 1982 film originally took in $177 million ($409 adjusted) and remains an adult favorite. The story involves a man, played to perfection by Dustin Hoffman, who must take on the persona of a women to land a once in a lifetime roll in a famous soap opera. The kids may not enjoy this one as much, but it might just be the best written comedy on this list.
4. Blazing Saddles – From high brow comedy to the lowest of the low. Blazing Saddles is likely the finest slapstick comedy of all time. This Mel Brooks classic took in $119 million in 1974 ($404 million adjusted) and remains a staple of cable late night broadcasting. It tells the incredibly silly story of a black mayor who must reign in a racist Western town. This film has more famous gags, one liners and routines than every other film on this list combined.
5. National Lampoon’s Animal House – Staying in the same vein as Blazing Saddles, Animal House has come to define the college experience for thousands of Americans. This 1978 film originally took in $141 million ($383 million adjusted) and has made just as many people laugh until they cried. The story loosely revolves around a problem frat house and the delinquent residents that call it home.
6. Mrs. Doubtfire – Most people would expect a Robin Williams film to be in the top ten, but many would be surprised it would be this one. With an original take of $219 million ($321 adjusted), Mrs. Doubtfire tells the sweet story of a divorced husband who takes on an alternate identify to stay close to his children. This film was no doubt inspired by Tootsie, but the comedic approach here is far more slapstick-oriented.
7. Three Men & A Baby – This film, featuring such huge 80’s stars as Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson, was one of the biggest films of 19867. It’s adjusted gross of $310 million puts it at 7th all time. The story revolves around the hectic lives of the three men who suddenly find themselves responsible for the care of a child.
8. Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me – It is extremely unusual for a sequel to out gross an original, but that is exactly what happened with the second installment from the Austin Powers franchise. With an adjusted income of $305 million, this film told the continuing story of Austin Powers, a parody of every James Bond and action film star of years past. This film series also benefited greatly from an excellent soundtrack and solid supporting work from Heather Graham.
9. Beverly Hills Cop 2: When you’ve made the highest grossing comedy ever, a sequel is expected, and Eddie Murphy didn’t let his fans down. The second installment in this comedy romp saw Eddie’s Axel Foley character return to California after the local police chief is shot.
10. Meet The Fockers: Dustin Hoffman makes his second appearance on this list with Meet the Fockers, the sequel to the original Meet The Parents. Staring Ben Stiller, Robert de Niro and Barbara Streisand, the story revolves around the awkward and mistake prone Greg Focker, played by Ben Stiller, and his bizarre family. |
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