Cinema can make us cry and laugh, rejoice and empathize, in general, experience a flurry of emotions within two hours of viewing, and then calmly return to a measured life. The most sought after movie in all times remains the comedy genre. Hundreds of films are released worldwide every year. Based on the feedback from the audience, a rating of the best comedies is annually compiled. 2014 was no exception.
Comedy 2014: rating of the best films
Russian humor, so diverse and distinctive, will forever be remembered by all lovers of this genre, especially Soviet comedies. The heroes embodied on the screens by Georgy Vitsin, Evgeni Morgunov, Yuri Nikulin, Andrei Mironov, Anatoly Papanov and other prominent representatives of this genre will forever remain in the memory of the viewer as a reference to the movie comedy.
Today, domestic cinema, trying to keep up with its Hollywood colleagues, increasingly offers the viewer a product of a completely different caliber, more Americanized. And yet there are nuggets - talented actors, directors and scriptwriters who create an atmosphere of unrestrained fun on the set, which, no doubt, is transmitted to the viewer during the viewing.
We offer you a rating of the best comedies of 2014, presented to the audience by domestic and foreign filmmakers.
Comedy about love, sex and friendship
Many paintings can claim the title of "Best Comedy of the Year." The rating of viewers' sympathies is headed by the film “Hector's Journey in Search of Happiness” from the British director Peter Chelsom. A laid-back and life-affirming plot tells of the wanderings of an eccentric psychiatrist in search of happiness. Solving the emotional problems of his customers every day, Hector is aware of all the transience of being. Having thrown quite successful practice, he goes on a trip around the world. Perhaps somewhere far beyond the ocean he will be able to find happiness, or maybe it is already somewhere near him.
Domestic cinema also does not lag behind its Western colleagues. In early 2014, the Russian audience was able to enjoy the work of Armen Gevorgyan - "Unreal Love". The tale of modern Cinderella was received with a bang, especially by the fairer sex. And yet, for sparkling humor and resemblance to real life, she fell into our rating. Romantic dreamer of the World meets her classmate - socialite Olga. The search for a wealthy groom becomes the main goal of girls. But is material wealth so important if love rules the world?
“Prescription and Without Love” is an ambiguous film by Joff Moore and David Posamentir about family ties and social frameworks. If it seems to you that you are oppressed, depressed and unpromising, then it's time to change something in your life. That's exactly what Doug does, a quite successful pharmacist, over whom an egocentric spouse dominates. At one point, the life of a dull guy takes on an unusual shade, thanks to Elizabeth and her addiction to antidepressants.
Cooking Comedy
The rating of the best comedies about cooking included the Russian film "Kitchen in Paris" directed by Dmitry Dyachenko. The plot of the picture is based on the series of the same name. In the center of events is the staff of the Claude Monet restaurant. After the “successful” work in Russia, the owner of the restaurant decides to open a business in Paris. Inspired by the prospect of conquering new heights, employees decide in full force to move to the capital of haute cuisine. Naturally, in order to become successful, they not only need to start from scratch, but also conquer the demanding European audience. In addition to all the troubles, the main characters Max and Vika are trying to figure out their relationship and understand whether they need each other.
Spices and Passions is a comedy of one of the most famous Hollywood directors Lasse Hallstrom, which will not leave indifferent a single viewer. A touching story tells of immigrants from India who decided to move to France and establish their ethnic restaurant. Everything would be fine, only the town in which their fate brings is already famous for one of the best restaurants in France. Not everyone can compete with such neighbors. The culinary enmity between competitors turns into a real war. If love had not intervened in the life of the main characters, who knows how this battle ended.
“Cook on Wheels” is a great comedy about delicious food and the twists and turns of fate. Karl Casper, who lost his job in a prestigious restaurant, opens his own business. Fast food on wheels is becoming a popular establishment, and Karl finds happiness and his family.
Musical comedies
“Welcome to POP” is a musical comedy that will make all the fans of this genre laugh to tears. A little-known French rocker group received an invitation to perform at one of the festivals. On the way to their dream, the guys manage to get into an accident, injure a person, steal a van and change their image beyond recognition.
“At least once in a lifetime” - a magnificent film by American director John Carney, saturated with humor and chic music, makes you think about the meaning of life, career, love and friendship.
“The Muppets 2” - James Bobin’s musical about the adventures of funny muppet dolls will make all family members laugh. This time around the plot is Kermit the frog, who is imprisoned due to a false accusation of robbing a museum. His whole cheerful family is trying to expose the real villain, and the smart Kermit is preparing a daring escape from prison.
Family Comedy 2014
The rating of the best is headed by the life-affirming picture "Alexander and a terrible, nightmare, bad, very bad day." A fascinating story tells about the boy Alexander and his cheerful family. It so happened that he was the only loser in his family. But one day everything turned upside down, and the Cooper family plunged into a series of setbacks and absolute chaos.
“Instructions are not attached” is a touching comedy drama that tells about the life of a single father. Having received a one-year-old child as a present from his ex-girlfriend, Valentine did not even realize that the girl would become the meaning of his life. Of course, raising a little daughter is a serious work, overflowing with incredible comic situations.
“Little villains save the situation” - a comedy about the adventures of seven friends who at all costs want to save grandmother’s bakery from ruin. To do this, you need the most trifle - to speak at a music competition and win the main prize.
Crime comedies
Humorous crime films are especially popular . The ranking of the best comedies of this genre last season was led by Wes Anderson's Hotel Grand Budapest. She tells of the unimaginable adventures of concierge Gustave. Thanks to his dedication to work, he receives a huge inheritance from one of the hotel guests. The raster painting “The Boy with the Apple” is the property of the family, but by coincidence it goes to the prim manager. The police and the direct heirs of the old woman are very concerned about the fact that the state of the family is floating in the well-groomed hands of a representative of the maintenance staff. They open a real hunt for Monsieur Gustave.
“The Wolf of Wall Street” receives silver audience sympathy. Martin Scorsese’s biographical comedy shocked not only film critics, but also the audience. The minimum of censorship, “bare” facts and the brilliant game of Leonardo di Caprio did not leave anyone indifferent. A young entrepreneurial youth from poor neighborhoods in America dreams of a better future. Thanks to his intelligence and quick wit, for a long time he manages to evade taxes. Unrestrained fun, sex, drugs and all the joys of life become his companions. But even the person who owns millions cannot escape from the all-seeing eye of justice in the country of equality.
“All at once” is a comedy of the Russian director Roman Karimov about young promising guys who, despite their good education, cannot get into people. And who does not want recognition, respect and money? The guys decide to establish ties with local crime bosses and hit the big jackpot. The guys get into a lot of ridiculous stories and troubles.
The rating of the best comedies of 2014 would be incomplete without the Hollywood sequel "Unbearable Bosses 2". Three losers came together again. This time they have a very real goal - to start the production of shower siphons. It would seem that the idea is simply excellent. But on the path of honest and gullible guys stand the powers of the world of everything, who are tricked into capturing their invention. It’s good that the guys have criminal experience. Only in this way can they teach lesson intolerable bosses, and perhaps this is all self-deception?
Sports comedies
“Only girls in sports” is a fun story about the adventures of snowboarding friends fleeing the pursuit of bandits, whom they accidentally crossed the road. The women's snowboard team becomes the salvation, in which the cheerful trinity decides to infiltrate.
“Tour de chance” is an ironic comedy about the loser Francois, who decided to fulfill his dream and take part in the Tour de France cycling race, but not famous athletes became his rivals, but he and his complexes. Having overcome a lot of troubles, becoming a member of a mass of funny stories, the young man realized that he can cope with his failures only on his own.
Comedy for all time
The rating of the best comedies of all time, compiled on the basis of audience sympathy, is headed by current to this day pictures with Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, Adriano Celentano, Pierre Richard, Yuri Nikulin, Andrey Mironov, Jim Carrey and many other talented actors. The classics of this genre can be called such movie masterpieces as “Only Girls in Jazz”, “The Taming of the Shrew”, “Mask”, “Diamond Hand” and many others.
The best comedies, the rating list of which is presented in our review, will help viewers choose a good movie to watch with friends and relatives.