It’s all an excuse for Sandler’s trademark man-child humor, but its got a big heart in some of the right places and certainly outshines some of the recent Happy Madison Netflix Originals. Wells is charming and funny. Spaceballs takes most of its direct aim at the Lucas trilogy (yes, there were only three back in 1987), but Brooks tackles other sci-fi properties too, and he does it all with his wicked sense of timing and hysterical wordplay. From nearly newcomer Alice Wu, the tale of romance in modern times gets a twist in that a jock recruits a shy bookworm to help him get the gal he’s thirsting over. The review says. has far transcended its roots to become one of the most quotable and beloved comedies of all time. Family, magic, and sacrifice are redefined in a packed, fitfully brilliant final hour. A parody of tales like those of the Knights of the Round Table, Holy Grail is one of the most heavily quoted movies of all time, a comedy that feels like it’s playing in some theater somewhere in the world, probably at midnight, every single day. Cobie Smulders, Guy Pearce, and Kevin Corrigan star in this quirky rom-com set in the high-pressure world of personal trainers. As their lovers insist that they end the marriage, the couple is surprised to fall back in love with each other. But she seldom seems entirely comfortable in the role. Corey was born and raised in New Jersey. *New additions are indicated with an asterisk. The second chapter of Lara Jean’s love story hit the platform just in time for Valentine’s Day. Take this Richard Curtis (Yesterday) movie that features Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams at their most charming. It’s just an excuse for Carrey to act as goofy as possible. He’s the mind behind instant cult-favorited gems like Kill List and Sightseers. Jared Hess and Jack Black’s goofy senses of humor meshed well in this 2006 comedy hit. So bringing Iain Reid’s international best seller to the screen with Jesse Plemons, Jessie Buckley, and Toni Collette in the shared driver’s seat will no doubt have the Eternal Sunshine filmmaker’s cerebral signature all over it. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. And Chbosky directs his ensemble to beautiful, nuanced performances. What's more they're reportedly not consistent. When living in uncertain times, we turn to the stalwarts we know we can depend on: our cats, red wine, and Netflix. After working in administrative theater for a year in New York, he started as the Weekend Editor at CinemaBend. He's since been able to work himself up to reviews, phoners, and press junkets-- and is now able to appear on camera with some of his famous actors... just not as he would have predicted as a kid. A great blend of physical humor and memorable characters makes this one of the best rom-coms of the ‘90s. It’s a heartfelt and very smart film, buoyed by great performances throughout, including Ronan, Tracy Letts, Timothee Chalamet, Lucas Hedges, Beanie Feldstein, and Laurie Metcalf, who was robbed of that Oscar. She wrote and directed this clever 2015 comedy starring Jason Sudeikis, Alison Brie, Adam Scott, Jason Mantzoukas, and, of course, Natasha Lyonne. Visionary Ryan Murphy is adapting the hit LGBTQ+ Broadway musical for the streaming platform, with Jim Parsons (Big Bang Theory), Zachary Quinto (American Horror Story), Matt Bomer (The Sinner), and Andrew Rannells (Girls) all starring. The meta approach of Ocean’s Twelve earned the film something of a loyal following on Film Twitter, whereas the looser, more mainstream final film in the trilogy was underrated then and now. The movie is a bit inconsistent at times but Theron (and Patton Oswalt) is simply great, especially in the way she allows her character to be genuinely unlikable. As for the streaming service's role in Eurovision Song Contest, Variety's Owen Gleiberman actually shifted some of the blame on Netflix. The Hollywood Reporter's David Rooney took particular umbrage with Rachel McAdams' portrayal of Sigrit in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. There are nowhere near enough rom-coms on Netflix, and a lot of subscribers have recently re-fallen in love with Rachel McAdams via Eurovision, so why not check out a 2010 old-fashioned flick that features the charismatic star? It’s a smart movie about someone who thinks she’s superior to those around her and learns maybe she’s not. (And for more public service announcements, check out our regularly updated lists of the 100 Best Movies on Netflix and the 50 Best TV Series on Netflix.). Nora Ephron directs this story of a widower who moves to Seattle and tries to raise his 8-year-old son, and the Baltimore woman who hears his tragic tale and falls in love. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, remakes are here to stay. Her efforts to match Ferrell's oddball naiveté feel a touch forced. Hopefully, her 2020 Christmas effort, another festive rom-com with doppelgängers and farfetched foils that’s also a sequel to the delightful Princess Switch, will totally redeem her holiday film reputation. Audiences have been known to have their own opinion regardless of views, so we'll have to see if the movie's audience scores are kinder. It reminds one how sad it is that Cameron Diaz has retired. She also wrote and directed this story of a young lady returning to her hometown and dealing with some unresolved issues regarding her ex-boyfriend, now with a new partner. Sorry, SNL fans, but most adaptations of characters from the most influential sketch comedy show of all time have ranged from awful to horrendous (with the exception of Wayne and Garth, of course). Although audiences can form their own opinion when it arrives on Netflix shortly. Is this Will Ferrell’s last great comedy? Euphoria’s Jacob Elordi pries himself away from his leading lady costar, Zendaya, long enough to film a sequel to the Netflix cult hit Kissing Booth. Netflix is becoming the country’s biggest source for a laughter after a long week at work, but it can be hard to find exactly what you’re in the mood for when you log on to the service. About a woman whose déjà vu is getting in the way of her breaking up with her boyfriend, it’s being described as “spooky” and not without palpable “sheer terror.” Count us in. There’s a bunch of Monty Python specials and movies on Netflix, but this remains arguably the career peak of one of the most beloved comedy troupes of all time. Jeff Baena’s Sundance hit also stars Alison Brie, Dave Franco, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon, and Fred Armisen in a ridiculous, raunchy retelling of The Decameron. A ripped-from-the-headlines thriller about a mother who won’t stop until she pieces together the mystery surrounding her daughter’s murder, Lost Girls comes from director Liz Garbus—an award-winning documentary filmmaker (What Happened Miss Simone? That part is the flashy personality that was Rudy Ray Moore, a washed-up musician who transformed himself into the character of Dolemite. Charlie Kaufman movies are mindfucks; there’s no two ways around it. We do recommend watching Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, and James Corden bring the Broadway musical about a group of busybodies who come to the rescue a queer high school girl to star-studded real life with a glass of something sparkly. Aubrey Plaza, Mark Duplass, and Jake Johnson are charming in a film that’s really gained a following over the years for a reason. The first film is still a best, a gloriously ridiculous spoof of cop shows/films in which Nielsen’s Frank Drebin stumbles upon a plot to kill Queen Elizabeth II that involves Reggie Jackson. Just watch it and report back. According to Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson, there was something off about Lars and Sigrit's romance throughout Eurovision Song Contest's runtime. Still, one can’t help but root for whatever semi-creepy version of happiness they’re seeking. Look, another Noah Baumbach movie! It’s an incredibly smart film that caused quite an uproar when it was released due to accusations of blasphemy. Will Ferrell is an iconic comedian who has starred in countless vehicles throughout the years. Colin Trevorrow directed this oddly likable hybrid, a winner of a Screenwriting Award at Sundance back in 2012. As the world continues to fall apart, don’t you just want to something to make you laugh? And as the first set of Chronicles were incredibly well received, it’s no wonder the streaming gods are gifting the public with another family-friendly holiday adventure. Eurovision Song Contest is an example of what can happen when Netflix gives too much unsupervised leeway to an artist (as it has several times with Adam Sandler), to the point that the company becomes the artist’s enabler. But if there’s anyone who could feel worthy of taking on the legacy of Rebecca, Hitchcock’s 1940 supernatural thriller adapted from Daphne du Maurier's Gothic classic about a woman living in the shadow of her husband's first dead wife, it’s British maestro Ben Wheatley. The former Daily Show correspondent stars as the title character, someone trying to find happiness and love. Murphy meets a new female boss, played by Robin Givens, who is basically a female version of himself, and the tables are turned in this clever comedy that co-stars Halle Berry, David Alan Grier, Martin Lawrence, Eartha Kitt, and Chris Rock. Nicole Holofcener is one of the most underappreciated writer-directors alive, even if she did just earn an Oscar nod for co-writing Can You Ever Forgive Me? It’s also helmed by Oscar-winning director Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind). Not every movie on a list like this should be a smash hit, so we’re digging a little deeper for this South by Southwest hit starring the delightful Noël Wells of Master of None and Saturday Night Live. Of course, safety is not guaranteed. Zero.”. Ahead, a few of the must-watch films to keep on your radar. Overall, it doesn't look like Eurovision Song Contest succeeded in impressing the critics. After John C. Reilly’s pitch perfect spoof of the rock biopic, one would think that the tropes skewered in this laugh-out-loud comedy would go away but watching this now after the success of films like Bohemian Rhapsody makes its genius seem even sharper. Relatively ignored and critically derided at the time, Hot Rod has developed a loyal cult following over the years. As dry and deadpan as comedy gets, there are still some very funny beats in Lanthimos’s exaggerated look at the folly of human connection. Rom-comers, here’s another to add to your binge stash. Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, The Line Will Ferrell Fans Shout At Him More Than Any Other, Rock Band or Fantasy Novel? It’s the story of Danny (Callum Turner) and Ellie (Grace Van Patten), two struggling New Yorkers drawn together over a mysterious briefcase. And check back periodically, as we’ll be updating this list as more news develops. And it’s got a killer soundtrack! They’re giving a green light, and a handsome budget, to an idea that needed far more hands-on development to get to a place called funny. The catch? Starring Chris Evans and Tom Holland in a post-war Gothic puzzler about a man who turns to God to save his wife, the film comes from indie auteur Antonio Campos (The Sinner, Season 1). There are not a lot of great Netflix Original comedies (sorry, Adam Sandler fans) as the company has focused more on sci-fi and drama in its first few years of nonstop production. Years before his most acclaimed role, Sandler was the biggest comedy box office star in the world, as evidenced by his remake of Frank Capra’s Mr.