Best Comedy Tournament: Round 1 - Group G

[mae]

For the Round 1 polls, please vote for up to six titles to move on to the next round. You can vote for less, but please make sure you are not voting for more before clicking that Vote button. The poll will be open for one week. The top six titles will be moving on to Round 2.


https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d4/The_Ladykillers_poster.jpg/220px-The_Ladykillers_poster.jpg
The Ladykillers (1955) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ladykillers)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwTBKuRzYd4

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/3e/Fletchmovieposter.jpg/220px-Fletchmovieposter.jpg
Fletch (1985) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fletch_%28film%29)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sMMt2M3RiU

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4f/A_Fish_Called_Wanda_DVD.jpg/220px-A_Fish_Called_Wanda_DVD.jpg
A Fish Called Wanda (1988) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Fish_Called_Wanda )


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We48xNqLgXM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Fearlessvampirekillersposter.jpg/220px-Fearlessvampirekillersposter.jpg
The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fearless_Vampire_Killers)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyoHmpdQs-Q

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/25/Top_secret_ver1.jpg/220px-Top_secret_ver1.jpg
Top Secret! (1984) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Secret!)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKHLPtH2I30

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/44/We%27re_the_Millers_poster.jpg/220px-We%27re_the_Millers_poster.jpg
We're the Millers (2013) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We%27re_the_Millers)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA2aarrnwz8

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/76/My-Cousin-Vinny-Poster.jpg/220px-My-Cousin-Vinny-Poster.jpg
My Cousin Vinny (1992) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Cousin_Vinny)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62BQQcJTxDI

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a2/Tootsie_imp.jpg/220px-Tootsie_imp.jpg
Tootsie (1982) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tootsie)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlXE1Yq0AnQ

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f9/Nightonearth.jpg/220px-Nightonearth.jpg
Night on Earth (1991) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_on_Earth)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkKBbibm1FM

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Little Shop of Horrors (1986) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Shop_of_Horrors_%28film%29)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFENSU8CmZk

[mae]

Going with just two: We're the Millers (which is one of the funniest movies in a long time, probably since Anchorman) and Night on Earth (great fun and that Roberto Benigni sequence is pure comedy gold - just try watching that and not laughing out loud).

[webstar1000]

Going with just two: We're the Millers (which is one of the funniest movies in a long time, probably since Anchorman) and Night on Earth (great fun and that Roberto Benigni sequence is pure comedy gold - just try watching that and not laughing out loud).

I agree. Millers was so funny. My fav scene was in the trailer and I re-wound it so many times. The Bane imitation. hahahahah I wish he would get more rolls. He is some funny!

[Ben Staad]

"Are you mocking me with that outift?" Great film. I went with Fletch, AFCW, MCV, Tootsie, and Little Shop of Horrors.

[mae]

Going with just two: We're the Millers (which is one of the funniest movies in a long time, probably since Anchorman) and Night on Earth (great fun and that Roberto Benigni sequence is pure comedy gold - just try watching that and not laughing out loud).

I agree. Millers was so funny.

Too funny:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMvZAQXFwVo

[racerx45]

Going with just two: We're the Millers (which is one of the funniest movies in a long time, probably since Anchorman) and Night on Earth (great fun and that Roberto Benigni sequence is pure comedy gold - just try watching that and not laughing out loud).



Going with just two: We're the Millers (which is one of the funniest movies in a long time, probably since Anchorman) and Night on Earth (great fun and that Roberto Benigni sequence is pure comedy gold - just try watching that and not laughing out loud).

I agree. Millers was so funny. My fav scene was in the trailer and I re-wound it so many times. The Bane imitation. hahahahah I wish he would get more rolls. He is some funny!

Yes it is a very funny movie

[skyofcrack]

I cannot stand Roberto Benigni.

[fernandito]

Don't really care for any of these films to be quite frank.

[mae]

Don't really care for any of these films to be quite frank.

Have you seen most of them? Did you see We're the Millers? Love that trailer that's in the first post. And Night on Earth is a great little gem.

[fernandito]

I've seen a little more than half of them (some of them when I was very young, like the original Ladykillers), but none of them left a lasting impression on me.

I completely disliked We Are The Millers. I think I chuckled once or twice, but that's about it.

[mae]

I completely disliked We Are The Millers. I think I chuckled once or twice, but that's about it.

:frown1:

[Ben Staad]

+1. I'm not a fan either. I had a few light laughs but really couldn't wait for it to end.




I completely disliked We Are The Millers. I think I chuckled once or twice, but that's about it.

[mae]

I would love to know why. I was laughing out loud throughout and the video above has some great lines collected together. Plus Jennifer Aniston is so purty :fairy:

[Ben Staad]

The whole thing felt flat and drawn out. The lead was somewhat boring and I've never been a fan of Nick Offerman (whatever his name is)...I know I'm in the minority on that last bit. The one sight gag (spider bite) made me laugh a bit but I was never hooked.

[mae]

But the whole situation wasn't funny? Jason Sudeikis's acting is always funny. That kissing scene was just killer. I love this one!

[Ben Staad]

I needed to look up who Jason Sudeikis is and this is the first thing I've seen him in. Like I said the movie felt flat and just didn't do it for me.


But the whole situation wasn't funny? Jason Sudeikis's acting is always funny. That kissing scene was just killer. I love this one!

[skyofcrack]

I've never been a fan of Nick Offerman (whatever his name is)...I know I'm in the minority on that last bit.

I've only seen Nick on Parks & Rec but find him absolutely hilarious.


I needed to look up who Jason Sudeikis is and this is the first thing I've seen him in. Like I said the movie felt flat and just didn't do it for me.


But the whole situation wasn't funny? Jason Sudeikis's acting is always funny. That kissing scene was just killer. I love this one!

Jason has spent the last 10 years on SNL. He is also set to star in the new Fletch movie, Fletch Won.

[Ben Staad]

LOL. It has been awhile since I've watched SNL. The last cast members I remember watching were from the Chris Farley years.




Jason has spent the last 10 years on SNL. He is also set to star in the new Fletch movie, Fletch Won.

[Still Servant]

I needed to look up who Jason Sudeikis is and this is the first thing I've seen him in. Like I said the movie felt flat and just didn't do it for me.

Not an SNL fan I gather.


Don't really care for any of these films to be quite frank.

My Cousin Vinny is a classic. You don't have to be Frank. Just be you.

[pathoftheturtle]

Some of the comedy in Millers is of the dead horse beating type: this isn't funny, so we'll repeat it until our awkwardness attains ironic awkward humor status.


My Cousin Vinny is a classic. You don't have to be Frank. Just be you.

Surprisingly funny, really quite entertaining, but still not quite a real classic. A Fish Called Wanda is a classic. Listen to him, Frank.

[Still Servant]

Some of the comedy in Millers is of the dead horse beating type: this isn't funny, so we'll repeat it until our awkwardness attains ironic awkward humor status.


My Cousin Vinny is a classic. You don't have to be Frank. Just be you.

Surprisingly funny, really quite entertaining, but still not quite a real classic. A Fish Called Wanda is a classic. Listen to him, Frank.

It's the opposite for me. I've never been a fan of A Fish Called Wanda. It has its moments, but I just don't put it on a pedestal like others do.

[pathoftheturtle]

Some of the comedy in Millers is of the dead horse beating type: this isn't funny, so we'll repeat it until our awkwardness attains ironic awkward humor status.


My Cousin Vinny is a classic. You don't have to be Frank. Just be you.

Surprisingly funny, really quite entertaining, but still not quite a real classic. A Fish Called Wanda is a classic. Listen to him, Frank.

It's the opposite for me. I've never been a fan of A Fish Called Wanda. It has its moments, but I just don't put it on a pedestal like others do.

I think I know what you mean, not going to take that personally. My Cousin Vinny is well-made and works pretty well.

[Still Servant]

Yeah, it's just a personal preference. I remember seeing My Cousin Vinny with my parents and sister at the drive-in. I've always had that connection with it. I don't have that with A Fish Called Wanda. Now, that's not to say I can only love movies that I make a personal connection with, it's just how it worked out this time around.

[divemaster]

Certainly Top Secret! I find myself singing "Skeet Surfin'" to myself whenever I hear a Beach Boys or Jan & Dean song. I just can't help it. I love this movie.

A Fish Called Wanda is another of my all-time favorite movies, regardless of genre.

Also threw a vote to Fletch.

[mae]

Man, only four votes for We're the Millers? I was sure this would be a popular pick... I guess my comedy tastes are completely different that most people's :unsure:

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

This is the first of the groups where I have used all six votes. A Fish Called Wanda is one of my all time favorite movies, as is My Cousin Vinny.

I aslo voted for Fletch (not Chevy Chase's best, but still very good), We're the Millers, Tootsie and Little Shop of Horrors.

[Still Servant]

Man, only four votes for We're the Millers? I was sure this would be a popular pick... I guess my comedy tastes are completely different that most people's :unsure:

No, I liked We're the Millers too. I just think some people haven't seen it. I also think people think it's too new to be held to the same standards as some of these other comedies.

[Theli]

I'll give Fletch and A Fish Called Wanda a nod, but I really need to see The Fearless Vampire Killers, love Polanski.

[pathoftheturtle]

:thumbsup:

When I look back on Fletch these days, my first thought is always

Ah, the movie that introduced identity theft.

:lol:

[mae]

Glad to see another vote for Night on Earth but looks like it's done :(

[mae]

Man, only four votes for We're the Millers? I was sure this would be a popular pick... I guess my comedy tastes are completely different that most people's :unsure:

No, I liked We're the Millers too. I just think some people haven't seen it. I also think people think it's too new to be held to the same standards as some of these other comedies.

How can anyone not laugh at this now-classic scene:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFmC0z_GpoU

[Still Servant]

That was a great scene with a great setup. I'd love to be that kid. Emma Roberts is adorable and Aniston is so beautiful.

[mae]

This poll is closing in two days, so please get your votes in. The first group of polls managed between 30 and 32 votes per poll, so keep voting, please! The more people vote, the more fair the process is!

[mae]

Need more votes for We're the Millers to at least force a tiebreaker :panic:

[mae]

Need a couple more votes for We're the Millers! All my favorites seem to be bowing out...

[mae]

Top Secret over We're the Millers? For shame.

[pathoftheturtle]

Top Secret over We're the Millers? For shame.

It's probably a better comedy, but I think I'd have preferred We're the Millers just for the sake of variety. Of course, The Ladykillers or The Fearless Vampire Killers would have been even more preferable, but the world has moved on, it would seem.

[mae]

Indeed. Night on Earth is better yet.

[mae]

The poll has closed. The following six titles are moving on to the next round:


A Fish Called Wanda (1988) 51.85%
Fletch (1985) 48.15%
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) 48.15%
My Cousin Vinny (1992) 48.15%
Tootsie (1982) 33.33%
Top Secret! (1984) 33.33%


And the following four titles have been eliminated:


We're the Millers (2013) 25.93%
The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967) 18.52%
The Ladykillers (1955) 18.52%
Night on Earth (1991) 7.41%

[divemaster]

Top Secret! Yes!