Movies - TV
Ranking The 15 Best Comedies Of The 1990s
By LIAM GAUGHAN
15. Pleasantville
"Pleasantville" follows bickering siblings David and Jennifer after being magically transported inside a black-and-white '50s family sitcom.
The movie explores the damages caused by restrictive authority as the town leaders demonize David and Jennifer for bringing color into the black-and-white world.
14. The Full Monty
A hilarious ensemble comedy that also speaks to critical societal issues, "The Full Monty" follows six unemployed workers trying to make ends meet by stripping.
Despite its premise, "The Full Monty" is heartfelt. The film positively portrays masculinity, showing each character growing comfortable with their own body image.
13. Do America
While not every popular show deserves a full-length film, "Beavis and Butt-Head Do America" more than justifies its run time.
The delightful idiocy of the titular protagonists and their quest to score girls and alcohol is always entertaining, and it's fun to see the two embark on a road trip adventure.
12. Grosse Pointe
"Grosse Pointe Blank" reflects on the 1980s as hitman Martin Blank returns to his hometown for a high school reunion and reunites with his old crush.
The story seems heartwarming, but "Grosse Pointe Blank" takes a darkly comic turn as Martin's employer tries to hunt him down by revealing his identity to national security agents.
11. Flirting With
While writer-director David O. Russell has become famous for films like "The Fighter," he began his career making comedies like "Flirting With Disaster."
The film highlights familial dysfunction. The strangely paced and absurd, surreal events of "Flirting With Disaster" are both hilarious and consistently surprising.