12 Smart Comedies

Everyone loves to watch funny movies and have a good time, but if you’re honestly tired of movies full of banal and vulgar jokes, then this compilation will be a breath of fresh air.

O awesome.club presents 12 comedies that make the viewer not only laugh, but also reflect. Plus, they keep you excited and help you relax.

Starred by: George Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt

A former CIA agent decides to write his memoirs, but suddenly, to his misfortune, he loses a disk with secret data in the locker room of a gym, which ends up in the hands of the dumb trainer Chad and his friend Linda. The two begin to blackmail the agent. This comedy has a completely unpredictable plot and unparalleled humor.

Starred by: Robert De NiroBilly CrystalLisa KudrowChazz Palminteri

Paul Vitti is a top mobster, like The Godfather, whose nerves suddenly spiral out of control. All the gangsters are terrified: how to help the boss? Good thing psychiatrist Ben Sobel shows up. Now, he urgently needs a therapy session with Paul, who is trying in vain to overcome his depression. In short, this is dangerous work.

Starred by: Simon PeggNick FrostKate AshfieldLucy DavisDylan Moran

Everything is going wrong in Shaun’s life: he is 29 years old, works as a salesman in an appliance store, fights with his neighbors and his girlfriend left him. And worst of all, London is full of zombies. Shaun, along with his friend Ed, fight to save their loved ones and survive. It’s a brilliant British comedy, with absurd humor and a dash of tragedy. In addition, an interesting metaphor can be seen in the film, according to which we are all a bit zombies.

Starred by: Robert Downey, Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan, Corbin Bernsen

Harry is an unfortunate thief who inadvertently pressed the alarm button in a toy store. Fleeing the scene of the crime, he ends up in a casting call for a detective film and is invited to Hollywood. In preparation for the role, Harry, along with a private detective, goes on a mission, after which he becomes involved in the investigation of an actual murder. It’s a brilliant crime comedy, during which incredible nonsense takes place, but it’s fun and interesting to watch.

Starred by: George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Geoffrey Rush and Billy Bob Thornton

A charming talent hunter, Marylin Rexroth (Catherine Zeta-Jones), seeks out millionaires to make ends meet. Thanks to the impeccable work of attorney Miles Massey (George Clooney), she is unable to deceive her husband. The con artist hatches a plan for revenge and Clooney, who suspects nothing, becomes involved with the beautiful woman. It is an ironic film with a special charm and a unique humor.

Starred by: Woody Allen, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, Ian McShane

The late British journalist Joe, even after his death, cannot forget his work. In purgatory, he discovers very important news about a murderer. But how to say this to the world? He will be helped by a journalism student named Sondra, newly arrived in London, with whom Joe communicates during a magic show, and she wants to reveal this very important news. It is a light and elegant film that will guarantee good entertainment.

Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis

Starred by: Dany Boon, Kad Merad, Zoé Félix, Anne Marivin

Philippe is the postmaster in the south of France, who does everything he can to get transferred to a post in Marseille. But, for a small mistake, they send him for two years to Bergues, in the north of the country. For people in the south, the north is synonymous with polar regions with caricatures that speak a language they don’t understand. However, Philippe finds a wonderful place, welcoming people and new friends. It’s a charming film with a good French humour, fine and delicate.

Starred by: Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson, Marisa Tomei, Luis Guzmán

A quiet, shy and unlucky businessman is blamed for attacking a flight attendant on the plane and sentenced to psychiatric treatment. But it looks like your psychiatrist isn’t doing well either. How to learn to control anger in the company of this perfect teacher? It is a film that conveys positivity and entertains through the fabulous performance of the actors.

Starred by: Paul GiamattiThomas Haden ChurchVirginia MadsenSandra Oh

Miles is a literature professor and a failed writer who takes his best friend Jack on a tour of the California vineyards. The trip will open their eyes to many things and maybe even change their lives. It’s a fabulous, unhurried film, vital, fun, in some parts a little sad and in others philosophical. Enough to make you happy on a cloudy afternoon.

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion

Starred by: Woody Allen, Dan Aykroyd, Helen Hunt and Charlize Theron

Insurance agent Briggs can’t stand his boss, but one occasion, at a party at the “Scorpion Jade” club, they participate in a hypnosis experiment and fall in love. However, an innocent joke turns into a prepared scam as the hypnotist uses his power to easily steal from his wealthy clients. And here begins a real nightmare. A police comedy capable of making any viewer laugh.

Starred by: Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Christopher Walken

Farrell’s character is a writer who has lost inspiration. He tries to come up with a brilliant plot, but life throws so many surprises that he no longer has to look for the script. Through his friendship with an eccentric man, the writer finds himself involved in kidnapping a local gangster’s dog. It’s a reasonably violent and fun crime comedy, which in the end turns out to be a true philosophical parable. By the way, the episode in the Pantheon is great.

Starred by: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Topher Grace, Connie Britton

Mike works in a supermarket, smokes weed and creates comics. But one day, his glorious past catches up with him. It turns out that Mike is a special agent, with combat training and a superintelligence, which has been erased from his memory. And now he’s target number 1. Funny dialogue, an interesting script and fun romantic moments make it a perfect movie to lift your spirits.