Comedy Reviews
Life Is Beautiful Review: Comedy and Tragedy Intertwined
Roberto Benigni's tender, controversial fable about a father shielding his son in a concentration camp. Our verdict.
Back to the Future Review: The Perfect Time-Travel Comedy
Robert Zemeckis's time-travelling classic is funny, inventive and perfectly plotted. Our verdict.
Parasite Review: A Genre-Defying Class Satire
Bong Joon-ho's Oscar-winning black comedy thriller is sharp, shocking and endlessly clever. Our verdict.
The Intouchables Review: A Crowd-Pleasing Odd-Couple Story
This feel-good French comedy-drama about an unlikely friendship is warm, funny and a little predictable. Our verdict.
Modern Times Review: Chaplin Versus the Machine
Charlie Chaplin's silent-era comedy is a timeless satire of industrial life. Our verdict.
City Lights Review: Chaplin's Most Tender Comedy
Charlie Chaplin's silent romance ends on one of the most moving final shots in film. Our verdict.
The Great Dictator Review: Chaplin Takes On Hitler
Charlie Chaplin's first talkie lampoons fascism and ends with a powerful plea for humanity. Our verdict.
Toy Story Review: The Film That Changed Animation
Pixar's first feature remains charming, funny and groundbreaking. Our verdict.
3 Idiots Review: A Joyous Bollywood Campus Comedy
Rajkumar Hirani's comedy-drama about engineering students is funny, heartfelt and a huge hit. Our verdict.
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Review: Kubrick's Doomsday Farce
Stanley Kubrick's Cold War satire is a hilarious, terrifying black comedy. Our verdict.