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Comedy Movies

Reviews for laughter-seekers who want more than just a synopsis. Sharp, witty critiques dissecting the humor, timing and performances that make or break a comedy. From blockbuster hits to indie gems, insights into what’s truly funny, what falls flat and why. Expect a blend of clever analysis, behind-the-scenes tidbits and a keen eye for comedic trends: the perfect destination for anyone looking to find their next great laugh on screen. Read more Movie Reviews.

A gold-painted robot and a man in a feathered helmet stand in a crowded, dimly lit computer room filled with people working at desktop monitors, creating a surreal contrast between costume and setting.

Screening at NYFF: Radu Jude’s ‘Dracula’

It’s hard not to wonder if Jude assumes the film's intended audience isn’t on his level, resulting in a compromised piece that stops dead in order to explain its own jokes at length.
By Siddhant Adlakha
A man and a woman sit facing each other in a dimly lit wooden room, appearing to argue or have an intense conversation on a bed.

Screening at NYFF: Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?’

The story examines how creative release can both mask and magnify personal turmoil, tracing one man’s attempt to turn emotional chaos into performance.
By Siddhant Adlakha
A bald woman in a patterned dress with large sleeves stares off to the side

Screening at Venice: Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Bugonia’

The filmmaker has reimagined a cult classic for an era defined by online conspiracies and unchecked digital influence.
By Siddhant Adlakha

‘Asteroid City’ Review: Whimsical, Pointless Cinematic Jabberwocky

By Rex Reed

‘BlackBerry’ Review: An Innovate Or Die Tale of Technology, Artistry, And Capitalism

By Dylan Roth

‘Renfield’ Review: Nicolas Cage Provides The Only Bite In This Dracula Comedy

By Dylan Roth

‘Paint’ Review: Unhappy Accidents Send A Bob Ross-Like Character Spiraling

By Emily Zemler

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Review: A Win For The Franchise Faithful And No One Else

By Dylan Roth
Two middle-aged women with short blond hair stand outside in jackets and scarves.

‘Moving On’ Review: Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin Captivate In A Black Comedy With Heart

By Rex Reed

‘Champions’ Review: Low on Laughs, Big On Good Feels

By Emily Zemler

‘Juniper’ Review: Charlotte Rampling Burns A Hole In The Screen

By Rex Reed

‘Cocaine Bear’ Review: The Marketing Is Better Than The Movie

By Oliver Jones

‘A Man Called Otto’ Review: A Plodding, Predictable Waste of Tom Hanks

By Rex Reed

‘Glass Onion’ Review: It’s Okay If A Movie Is Simply Fun, And This One Is

By Emily Zemler

David O. Russell’s ‘Amsterdam’ Is Overstuffed, Manic And Enthralling

By Oliver Jones

‘Hocus Pocus 2’: The Sanderson Sisters Return In High Energy, Campy Sequel

By Emily Zemler

‘Catherine Called Birdy’: Lena Dunham’s Delightful, Funny, Feminist and Family Friendly Film

By Emily Zemler

‘Bullet Train’: Bombastic, Bloody, And Laden With Shallow Irony

By Oliver Jones

‘Bodies, Bodies, Bodies’ Is Agatha Christie By Way of TikTok

By Emily Zemler

‘Vengeance’ Satirizes Media Elitist Smarm, But In a Smarmy Way

By Oliver Jones

Lesley Manville Triumphs in Heart-Warming ‘Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris’

By Rex Reed

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’: An Off-Kilter Superhero Movie That’s Equal Parts Humor and Heart

By Emily Zemler

‘The Drop’: A Cringe Comedy That Depicts a Different Kind of Baby Boom

By Dylan Roth

‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’ Is a Cozy Comedy About (Sort Of) Growing Up

By Dylan Roth
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