What are your five funniest movies of all time?

Posted on February 1st, 2010 by ecthompson

So I was talking with my brother and somehow we got on the topic of movies. I challenged him to tell me the movies he considers the five funniest of all time.

  1. Blazing Saddles
  2. Caddyshack
  3. Monty Python’s Meaning of Life
  4. Coming to America
  5. National Lampoon’s Vacation

Here’s the opening scene from Blazing Saddles. (BTW, I don’t think that I typed my brother’s preferences in order.) What do you think? What would you add or subtract?

JW adds his list -

  1. Seven Chances
  2. Princess Bride
  3. Rocketman
  4. The Kid (1921)
  5. It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World

I must admit that I haven’t seen Seven Chances or Rocketman. The Princess Bride is one of my favorites. Here’s a scene:

My good friend TCB weighs in with some great films:

  1. Animal House
  2. Ghostbusters
  3. Monty Python and the Holy Grail
  4. Hangover
  5. Another vote for It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad Mad World

Wow, these are some really, really great films.  Here’s a clip from Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

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  • ecthompson
    I'm going to have a separate post on Hangover. As a matter of fact, it was the reason for this post. It was a great, funny movie. 

    Thanks for your comment.
  • ecthompson
    I'm going to have a separate post on Hangover. As a matter of fact, it was the reason for this post. It was a great, funny movie.

    Thanks for your comment.
  • Anonymous
    hangover I think has to be the funniest movie on the planet!!! (:
  • ecthompson
    I'm a bad movie "buff." I have tried on a number of occasions to watch This is Spinal Tap and I just can't get thru the first 30 minutes. I'm having the same problem with SuperBad which I have been told is a "great" comedy.

    Looks like I'm going to have to add SouthPark to my list. I'll try and see it soon. 

    Thanks for your comments.
  • ecthompson
    I'm a bad movie "buff." I have tried on a number of occasions to watch This is Spinal Tap and I just can't get thru the first 30 minutes. I'm having the same problem with SuperBad which I have been told is a "great" comedy.

    Looks like I'm going to have to add SouthPark to my list. I'll try and see it soon.

    Thanks for your comments.
  • Matt
    The South Park Movie and This is Spinal Tap should definitely be on anyone's short list.
  • Matt
    The South Park Movie and This is Spinal Tap should definitely be on anyone's short list.
  • ecthompson
    Patrick -

    Thanks for your input. I'm adding Skin Deep and The Office to my list. Thanks!
  • ecthompson
    Patrick - 

    Thanks for your input. I'm adding Skin Deep and The Office to my list. Thanks!
  • ecthompson
    Now, you have caused me to increase my list of movies that I need to see. I haven't seen How to Murder Your Wife, Snatch or Death to Smooche. 

    Who framed Roger Rabbit is a GREAT film. Very, very funny. I need to compile a master list and this film will be on it.
  • ecthompson
    Now, you have caused me to increase my list of movies that I need to see. I haven't seen How to Murder Your Wife, Snatch or Death to Smooche.

    Who framed Roger Rabbit is a GREAT film. Very, very funny. I need tocompilea master list and this film will be on it.
  • ecthompson
    OMG!!! Bananas. I haven't thought about this movie in years. What a great movie. Thanks for throwing that one into the mix.

    Dr. Stranglelove is a great movie also.


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  • ecthompson
    OMG!!! Bananas. I haven't thought about this movie in years. What a great movie. Thanks for throwing that one into the mix. 

    Dr. Stranglelove is a great movie also.
  • TCB
    Office Space is on my "Must See List."
  • TCB
    Office Space is on my "Must See List."
  • Joe White
    Yes I know what you mean. It's hard for me to choose just one Keaton film for the list. I could easily add Our Hospitality, College, The General....

    Robin Williams.... well I'm not much of a fan except I was awed by his performance in Awakenings.
  • Joe White
    Yes I know what you mean. It's hard for me to choose just one Keaton film for the list. I could easily add Our Hospitality, College, The General....

    Robin Williams.... well I'm not much of a fan except I was awed by his performance in Awakenings.
  • Ken D
    1) How To Murder Your Wife
    2) It's A Mad, Mad, Mad World
    3) Snatch
    4) Who Framed Roger Rabbit
    5) Death To Smoochie
  • Ken D
    1) How To Murder Your Wife
    2) It's A Mad, Mad, Mad World
    3) Snatch
    4) Who Framed Roger Rabbit
    5) Death To Smoochie
  • DK Fennell
    How about Dr Strangeloveand Bananas?
  • DK Fennell
    How about Dr Strangelove and Bananas?
  • Patrick D.
    Adding my two cents, I'd say, in no particular order: 'Monty Python & The Holy Grail', 'Office Space', 'Blazing Saddles', 'National Lampoons Vacation' and an obscure John Ritter film called 'Skin Deep'. In 'Skin Deep', the after effects of a shock treatment scene makes the whole film worth it.
  • Patrick D.
    Adding my two cents, I'd say, in no particular order: 'Monty Python & The Holy Grail', 'Office Space', 'Blazing Saddles', 'National Lampoons Vacation' and an obscure John Ritter film called 'Skin Deep'. In 'Skin Deep', the after effects of a shock treatment scene makes the whole film worth it.
  • ecthompson
    Now that's a GREAT list of films. I love 'em. Thanks.
  • ecthompson
    Now that's a GREAT list of films. I love 'em. Thanks.
  • Mitch
    I guess all that made me laugh were all best. Keep sharing the best movies of all times. Good luck. By the way you might be interested with Zedrooms. It is a <a href=http://www.zedrooms.com/>global forum</a> for movie lovers and many people from all walks of life. Create and manage forums instantly and easily!
  • TCB
    I definitely agree with Caddyshack and Blazing Saddles. Funniest comedies of all time implies a certain timelessness. I think that satires don’t hold up well over time compared to slapstick. Blazing Saddle is the exception.  I would add these others in no particular order.
    1. Animal House: Lots of imitators but none come close
     
    2. Ghostbusters (unlike Arthur and The Pink Panther it at least had sequels that didn’t totally stink).
     
    3. It’s A Mad, Mad Mad World (The bully slipping on a banana peel will always get a laugh).
     
    4. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (too many funny moments to forget)  
     
    5. The Hangover (familiarity breeds contempt but I think that it’s the best raunchy comedy that I’ve seen in years)
     
    BTW: Usually, certain actors like (Murray,  Belushi ) or directors (Brooks) lead my memory to a certain movie. I thought about Robin Williams. Has he done anything funny since Mork and Mindy?
    Loved the Princess Bride.
  • TCB

    I definitely agree with Caddyshack and Blazing Saddles. Funniest comedies of all time implies a certain timelessness. I think that satires don't hold up well over time compared to slapstick. Blazing Saddle is the exception. I would add these others in no particular order.

    1. Animal House: Lots of imitators but none come close


    2. Ghostbusters (unlike Arthur and The Pink Panther it at least had sequels that didn't totally stink).


    3. It's A Mad, Mad MadWorld (The bully slipping on a banana peel will always get a laugh).


    4. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (too many funny moments to forget)


    5. The Hangover (familiarity breeds contempt but I think that it's the best raunchy comedy that I've seen in years)


    BTW: Usually, certain actors like (Murray, Belushi ) or directors (Brooks) lead my memory to a certain movie. I thought about Robin Williams. Has he done anything funny since Mork and Mindy?

    Loved the Princess Bride.

  • ecthompson
    I haven't seen the 1925 Seven Chances. I did see the The Kid in film class in college. GREAT movie. I like your list. Very very nice.

    Thanks for adding your 2 cents. (The Princess Bride is one of my favorite movies of all-time.)
  • ecthompson
    I haven't seen the 1925 Seven Chances. I did see the The Kid in film class in college. GREAT movie. I like your list. Very very nice. 

    Thanks for adding your 2 cents. (The Princess Bride is one of my favorite movies of all-time.)
  • Joe White
    Seven Chances
    Princess Bride
    Rocketman
    The Kid (1921)
    Its a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
  • Joe White
    Seven Chances
    Princess Bride
    Rocketman
    The Kid (1921)
    Its a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
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