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From legacy sequels to coming-of-age spoofs, these 10 comedies have made a significant impact on the film industry this decade. Whether they were a streaming hit or a theatrical success, they found their way into people’s hearts in one way or another.
10) Strays
Strays is a hilarious new take on children’s films like A Dog’s Purpose and turns it into an R-rated adventure filled with sex and drugs. Will Ferrell is excellent as Reggie, playing the innocent puppy who’s unaware of his owner’s disdain for him exceptionally well. The film plays on dog tropes in the most comedic ways, filled with enough poop jokes and curse words to satisfy any comedy fan. While it may be easy to see where the film is going storywise, the journey is relentlessly entertaining and one of the most rewatchable movies of the decade. Making an original film is hard to come by these days, but to see an original comedy executed this well is extremely rare.
9) Snack Shack
Snack Shack perfectly recreates the ’90s aesthetic in a fast-paced coming-of-age film that hits all the right beats. The film is reminiscent of an older style of filmmaking while having the pace of a 21st-century film. Gabrielle LaBelle and Conor Sherry are fantastic as two 14-year-olds looking to make some money over the summer, inheriting a childlike nature that is always watchable despite their poor decision-making. Although the humor is fantastic, it also has a strong emotional core that is easy to resonate with. Acting as an ode to films like The Sandlot and Dazed and Confused, Snack Shack is destined to be a new classic for this generation.
8) Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar
Comedies starring SNL alumni can be hit or miss, but Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar is easily one of the standout films from an SNL cast member. The film immediately sets itself up as an over-the-top comedy, and it doesn’t let up for its entire 107-minute runtime. With their characters stemming from a sketch comedy, Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo successfully bring to life two bizarre yet hilarious protagonists with their own set of quirks. The characters could’ve easily come off as obnoxious and annoying, but Wiig and Mumolo toe the line perfectly. Jamie Dornan also delivers one of his best performances, with a standout musical number that proves that he is more than just the 50 Shades of Grey star, and shows evident love for the story and world. While the plot is all over the place, the constant hilarious moments made this the perfect comedy post-2020.
7) Eephus
Baseball films are a rare breed in this day and age, but ones done this well are arguably non-existent. Starring an ensemble of largely unknowns, Eephus is an excellent comedy about growing old and changing times. The players all have fantastic chemistry with one another, with each character feeling like they’ve been friends for decades. The film has a Richard Linklater hangout vibe, with a meandering pace that never feels like it drags for too long. There may not be much skill in the game of baseball they play, but the performances and strong script make the movie endlessly watchable.
6) Friendship
A24 is known for pushing unique filmmaking voices, and Friendship is the perfect example of this. The film feels like a 90-minute Tim Robinson sketch, with his bizarre and loud sense of humor carrying what could’ve been a dry film into something far more entertaining. However, the film does not jump into a slew of sketch comedy sequences, but it attempts to discuss the hardships of maintaining male friendships. From a simple hangout to psychotic episodes, the film perfectly portrays the struggle of making friends while being an enjoyable experience from start to finish.
