Chuckles are like the ultimate remedy, and these eight films are the perfect prescription for a cinematic pick-me-up! Laughter is guaranteed, and no doctor’s orders are necessary!
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The Hating Game (2021)
Comedy Movie in which Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman, two office rivals as different as oil and vinegar (except way more flammable). Lucy’s sunshine and rainbows to Josh’s stormy skies and brooding silences. They fight and their office a battleground of passive-aggressive Post-it notes and stolen staplers. They’re both opting for the same promotion, the key to unlocking a corner office the size of Rhode Island and a salary that could buy all the things your heart desires. So, what do they do? Why, they declare an all-out war, of course! Their weapons? Hilarious one-upmanship, elaborate desk pranks, and enough fashion choices to make Anna Wintour weep. Lucy dazzles in sunshine yellow dresses, while Josh hides in his corporate armor of charcoal suits and scowls that could curdle milk.
Through it all, they learn that sometimes, the people you hate the most are the ones who challenge you the most, and maybe, just maybe, the key to unlocking your dream job is unlocking your heart.
The Adam Project (2022)
Adam, a time-travelling grump who crash-lands his spaceship in his own childhood backyard, looking like he just lost a fight with a disco ball and a bad perm. That’s The Adam Project, folks – family therapy meets laser tag on steroids. Meet two Adams: Future Adam, a fighter pilot with more emotional baggage than a pack mule, and Past Adam, a twelve-year-old dweeb who couldn’t win a fight against a wet paper bag. Their mission? Save the world, stop a time-warping bad lady, and maybe impress their genius dad (who, in the past, rocks hair that would make even David Hasselhoff jealous). It’s like staring into a funhouse mirror of your childhood, only with more explosions and less social skills.
Through their time-hopping hijinks, they learn about grief, growing up, and the power of a well-placed punch (mostly delivered by Future Adam, because Past Adam wouldn’t know his fist from a doorknob). They also discover that family, even the time-travelling, butt-kicking kind, is kinda important.
Palm Springs (2020)
Picture this: stuck in Palm Springs? Ugh, nightmare, right? Now imagine being stuck reliving the same Palm Springs wedding day, over and over, like a cosmic hamster wheel of tequila shots and existential dread. That’s Nyles’ life in Palm Springs – dude’s been Groundhog-Da’ying that desert heat for, like, forever. Enter Sarah, the maid of honour who’s about as enthusiastic about commitment as a cactus is about water. She stumbles into Nyles’ loop-y world, and suddenly, two cynical souls are bouncing off each other like pool noodles in a hurricane. They rob casinos, eat entire cheeseburgers in one bite, and try (and fail) to break the time loop with increasingly hilarious hijinks, this heroic action is loved by the fans who want to watch Paramount Plus Outside US. They connect over shared baggage, past heartaches, and the absurd beauty of living life without consequences. Sarah challenges Nyles’ nihilism, while he shows her that embracing the crazy can be pretty freaking liberating.
In the end, Palm Springs isn’t just about escaping a time loop. It’s about finding meaning in the face of the cosmic shrug. It’s about learning to love, even when you know it could all reset tomorrow.
Don’t Look Up (2021)
Earth’s about to get an uninvited celestial houseguest the size of Texas, and two astronomers, Kate Dibiasky (think Joan of Arc with a mullet) and Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio channeling a panicked chipmunk), stumble upon the cosmic party pooper. Now, what’s any sensible person to do in this apocalypse-lite scenario? Why, waltz into the White House and do the jitterbug with President Orlean, of course! .But guess what? The apocalypse is on hold while the Prez tackles pressing matters like her son’s hair product stockpile and a reality show about competitive shoeing.
So, Kate and Randall become accidental viral sensations, spreading doomsday cheer on late-night shows and delivering tequila-fueled lectures on morning news. Imagine Edward R. Murrow hosting The Hangover, with a healthy dose of existential dread. Through it all, they learn more about humanity than they ever bargained for – mostly that we’re allergic to acknowledging giant, planet-smashing problems until it’s too late.
The Worst Person in the World (2021)
Imagine a whirlwind love triangle where indecisiveness is the third wheel, existential dread the DJ, and awkward dance moves the party favors. That’s Julie’s life in The Worst Person in the World. She flits through careers like a butterfly on Red Bull, convinced she’s found her purpose but always one existential crisis away from another. Enter Aksel, a brooding comic book artist who’s about as emotionally available as a Viking during tax season.
They spark, they flame out, leaving Julie with the smoldering ashes of self-doubt and the question: Was I actually the worst person in the world for letting him go? Suddenly, Julie’s caught in a romantic tug-of-war, one that makes the Trojan War look like a playground squabble. Aksel offers the comfort of familiarity, while Eivind promises the thrill of the unknown. Fries with that existential salad, or a spontaneous ice cream cone on a Tuesday? The struggle is real.
Free Guy (2021)
Imagine waking up in a world made of pixels, where every day is a predictable loop of sunshine and explosions, and you’re just a generic NPC destined to say Hi there! and get punched in the face. That’s Guy’s life in Free City, a chaotic video game where players wreak havoc and NPCs are basically sentient doormats. But here’s the twist in this Comedy Movie: Guy stumbles upon a pair of sunglasses that crack open the Matrix (well, the game’s code, anyway).
He trains like a Rocky wannabe (complete with pixelated montage and montage music), battles power-hungry players with the finesse of a drunken panda, and even throws his own code-bending parties where NPCs break free from their loops and dance like nobody’s watching (or shooting them in the face). So grab your popcorn, your controller (or your therapist, if the whole simulation thing gets you too freaked out), take out Hulu Live tv channels list and settle in for a wild ride through Free City.
Vice (2018)
Buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through American politics, where ambition wears a comb-over and power comes with a side of hairspray. Enter Dick Cheney, a man so ambitious he makes Napoleon look like a nap enthusiast. He starts as a Washington intern, fueled by caffeine and dreams of bigger hair and bigger budgets. Through a series of hilariously opportunistic moves (think backroom deals and Machiavellian machinations worthy of a Bond villain), Cheney ascends the political ladder faster than a squirrel on Red Bull. He becomes Secretary of Defense, then Vice President, wielding power like a fly swatter at a state picnic.
So grab your saltish popcorn, your tinfoil hat (for the conspiracy theories), and settle in for a wild ride through Vice. Just remember, sometimes the most powerful people are the ones who can laugh at themselves, even if it’s through gritted teeth and a carefully sculpted comb-over.
Moving On (2023)
Sarah, is drowning in the shallow end of grief after her fiancé skips town with the cat (rude). But fear not, quirky rom-com clichés are here to save the day! Enter Daniel, the brooding artist with a paintbrush for a spine, who just happens to be Sarah’s childhood best friend/landlord/resident emotional vacuum. But their idyllic new life takes a hilariously dark turn when they discover the house’s macabre history. Turns out, it was once owned by a failed taxidermist with a penchant for preserving not just animals, but also his ex-wives. As Sarah unearths dusty dioramas and unhinged diaries, she uncovers a trail of Arsenic-laced pastries and suspiciously convenient hunting accidents.
Daniel, initially horrified, becomes strangely enthralled. He sees the ex-wives’ taxidermied poses as inspiration for his novel, their final expressions frozen in eternal screams his muse. Sarah tries to convince him it’s morbid, but Daniel insists it’s raw authenticity.
