Colin Farrell as Ray looks pensive while Brendan Gleeson as Ken watches him from the background in In Bruges
Comedy movies are one of the purest forms of entertainment. Often made to be lighthearted and relatable in order to satisfy the tastes of a general audience, the primary goal of a comedy is to generate laughs. This is not to say comedies lack nuance — comedy itself is subjective, thus making it one of the hardest genres to write. But what's even more difficult? Making an audience laugh at something that's normally far from funny.
An underappreciated movie in general, The Voices is a comedy that's as twisted as it's charming. Reynolds is fantastic as the soft-spoken, unassuming serial killer with a seriously disturbing backstory. It's a bold and colorful movie that's more macabre than outright violent. As unsettling as the dive into Jerry's disturbed mind gets, The Voices balances nastiness and comedy effectively, making for a tonal blend that is suitably dark but consistently funny and enjoyable.
Release Date May 7, 2010 Cast Benedict Cumberbatch , Julia Davis , Kayvan Novak , Riz Ahmed , Chris Wilson , Alex Macqueen Runtime 102 minutes Writers Jesse Armstrong , Sam Bain , Simon Blackwell , Christopher Morris 8 'Seven Psychopaths' Directed by Martin McDonagh When three friends unknowingly kidnap the prized Shih Tzu of a notorious gangster , the criminal underworld of Los Angeles is flipped on its head.
Election is a fiery, hilarious and razor-sharp comedy with a cynical edge. Broderick is great as the conniving teacher, but it's the Oscar-winning Reese Witherspoon who's behind most of the movie's funniest moments. Election is unapologetically mean-spirited — the lengths Jim goes to deny Tracy her victory is downright malicious, especially so considering his position of authority over her as a teacher. Election is a darkly comedic social satire that finds humor in immorality.
Heathers served as the vitriolic answer to the melodrama of '80s high school movies. Disagreeable and often unpleasant yet wickedly entertaining and funny, Heathers really shouldn't work as well as it does. It's an unruly movie that does not shy away from showcasing the collective savagery associated with the high school experience. Heathers may prove too mean-spirited and problematic for some, but it's a bold, pointed comedy that does not hold back.
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