In Zoolander, the world's most successful, influential
and intellectually-challenged male model Derek Zoolander wonders,
"Is there more to life than being really really really
good looking?" Obviously, the film's creator and
star Ben.... see more
Hands up, those of you who saw 2004’s zombie farce ‘‘Shaun of the Dead.’’ You know the drill: A comic British take on a lowbrow Hollywood genre — not quite Python-surreal, but smart and fast and playing by the rules while insisting on a sort of see more
Most comic actors are hyper-aware of how their act is playing at any given moment, whether in the realm of slob comedy or romantic comedy or, in the case of the very funny "Knocked Up," a slobmantic hybrid. The better actors nonetheless. see more
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4. Juno
Let's get reality out of the way. Juno is about — and the quirky first name of — an independent-minded high school virgin (Ellen Page) who freely chooses to have sex with her pal and fellow outsider, Bleeker (Michael Cera). Contraception is not used; the girl becomes pregnant. Juno is ... see more
5.Bad Santa
Bad Santa is like some
sort of sick, perverted Christmas miracle. An unrelentingly
dark comedy, it is also one of the funniest of the year, and,
ironically, one of the most lovable. How a movie this cracked
got a green light, got made, got released, in this very hard
R-rating form is beyondsee more
6. Clerks
Indie directors are almost the
new wave these days, and it's a trend I'd like
to see continue, because Clerks is such a spectacular joyride.
Filmed in 16mm black and white, the film packs in non-stop
humor (and extreme profanity) from start to finish, as the
story traces a day in the life........ see more
7. Legally Blonde 2
Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) convinced
us in the first Legally Blonde that shes more than just
pink and perky. This time she extends her effervescent persona
into the political realm in an upbeat ode to classic American
movies like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington...see more
8. The Holiday
Star power is not nothing, though, and "The Holiday" has that covered, thanks to its toothsome cast -- they're a dental paradise, this lot -- and to a premise (L.A. dame exchanges houses with a Brit) requiring little elaboration. see more
9. License To Wed
"License to Wed " is the sort of comedy that ends with a blooper reel. It's there just to assure you that no matter how torturous it was for you to watch, this was a pretty fun movie to make. I've always found that silly -- very few good comedies end that way. It's like giving someone a ... see more
10. Unaccompanied Minors
Kids (including Tyler James Williams, the star of "Everybody Hates Chris") who are shuttling between divorced parents get stranded at an airport terminal during a holiday blizzard. They escape a holding area and scamper around playing with stuff while authorities try to catch them. see more