Comic Films

Unique bonus features and an unrated version highlight the DVD release of the Jonah Hill-Russell Brand comedy.

Feb 2, 2012 - Leslie C. Halpern

This exceptional comedy/drama about a young cancer patient learning to cope with treatment gets high marks for a worthy high-def Blu-ray edition.

Jan 25, 2012 - Ryan Young

A trio of well-known actors star in this not-so-memorable film about male competition.

Jan 17, 2012 - Francine Brokaw

Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle co-star in this modest Irish dark comedy about an unusual policeman pairing up with an FBI agent, chasing drug traffickers.

Jan 4, 2012 - Dominic Messier

Based on books by M.C. Beaton, the Hamish MacBeth TV series features a Highlands policeman, played by Robert Carlyle. Comedy, drama & romance all in one.

Dec 31, 2011 - Corinne Shibley

The Wolf Pack is at it again, this time while attending a Thailand wedding, that is, assuming they can make it to the altar on time and in one piece. 3.5/5

Dec 18, 2011 - Dominic Messier

It's likely more people will hate Young Adult than love it, but for those who can appreciate the film's bleak and very black comedy, it's a great time!

Dec 18, 2011 - Brian Rowe

The sequel to the 2009 smash comedy gets points for laughs, but penalties for originality in a full in-depth review of its Blu-ray/DVD Combo Edition.

Dec 11, 2011 - Ryan Young

These must-see movies star some of today's most popular comedic actors in movies offering good stories in addition to lots of laughs.

Nov 25, 2011 - Leslie C. Halpern

George Clooney delivers a touching performance as a husband, father, and businessman whose life is falling apart.

Nov 22, 2011 - Leslie C. Halpern

One of the darkest, and funniest Christmas films ever made gets a high-definition transfer for the 2011 holiday season. Is the upgrade worth it?

Nov 21, 2011 - Ryan Young

Patrick Dempsey and Ashley Judd star in this screwball story of a bank heist.

Nov 15, 2011 - Francine Brokaw

Charming and genial, but with its undertones of dysfunctionality and difference, Our Idiot Brother is one of the more likeable comedies of the year.

Nov 12, 2011 - Keith Lawrence

Beguiling, sincere but overly familiar, Midnight in Paris is an enjoyable, but far from his best, Woody Allen comedy.

Nov 12, 2011 - Keith Lawrence

New comedy films on DVD and Blu-ray explore ever-changing love lives with big stars including Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Ryan Reynolds.

Nov 5, 2011 - Leslie C. Halpern

Ben Stiller stars in this timely comedy about a financial swindler and the people who don't just get mad, they get even.

Nov 4, 2011 - Francine Brokaw

Actors John Cho and Kal Penn discuss their new film A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas at a recent roundtable interview in Toronto.

Nov 4, 2011 - Ramona Zacharias

Cameron Diaz stars in this whacky and raunchy comedy.

Oct 23, 2011 - Francine Brokaw

Kevin Spacey, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston and others combine to make this a somewhat entertaining story.

Oct 21, 2011 - Francine Brokaw

Martin Landau and Sarah Jessica Parker co-star in this Tim Burton creation.

Oct 18, 2011 - Leslie C. Halpern

Clever, witty, laugh-out-loud with a wholly unexpected twist make "Crazy Stupid Love" one of the best comedies of the year.

Oct 15, 2011 - Keith Lawrence

This impressively cast dark comedy tale arrives in a Totally Inappropriate high-definition edition that gives too much and not enough simultaneously.

Oct 12, 2011 - Ryan Young

Kevin Spacey plays Robert Axle, a billionaire who goes from the top of the food chain to the very bottom.

Oct 10, 2011 - Francine Brokaw

Checking out past relationships proves problematic for Anna Faris as outside pressures, a family wedding and a new boy next door confound her in this fluff.

Oct 6, 2011 - Robert Waldman

Our Idiot Brother shows how a country bumpkin played by Paul Rudd wrecks havoc on his sisters in this throwback to free love hippies that fails to ignite.

Oct 6, 2011 - Robert Waldman

Blu-ray and DVD combo packs include plenty of bonus features for this raunchy comedy starring and written by Kristen Wiig.

Sep 15, 2011 - Leslie C. Halpern

New comedy films this month include a dramedy, dark comedy, a musical, and the raunchy hit Bridesmaids.

Sep 6, 2011 - Leslie C. Halpern

Two old friends find themselves with switched bodies in this funny comedy with Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds getting crazy in this raunchy effort

Aug 25, 2011 - Robert Waldman