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Other titles that could make this list are: (Reply to this comment)
by winters3286
A Clockwork Orange. This film is very dark, and I understand that Kubrick shouldn't dominate such a list, but this film is at least worth a mention. One of Kubrick's greatest films next to Dr. Strangelove, in my opinion.
Monty Python's Life of Brian. This movie has everything you would want in terms of the humor you know and love of Monty Python, but should make the list on account of remaining true to the dark theme throughout. May even bring regular comedy fans into our dark little world.
Little Shop of Horrors. Yes, this is a musical, but it is still an excellent flick and quite dark to boot! FEED ME!
But I very much like the list. I also didn't like election quite so much as many did, but it is definately true to the genre at the very least.
Thanks! :)
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Sep 25 '09
3:43 pm PDT
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your list needs to be changed (Reply to this comment)
by ilovedarkmovis
okay i can't say i have ever seen the whole thing of fargo or whatever but in my top choice i would have heathers because it's like mean girls gone bad mixed with a little bonnie and clyde and i mean a little but my point is heathers is one of the best black/dark comedies i have ever seen and if you get this movie you can't stop watching
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Jul 22 '08
5:17 am PDT
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Re: Hey what about.... (Reply to this comment)
by lisaatucla
heavenly creatures
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May 10 '02
4:27 pm PDT
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Hey what about.... (Reply to this comment)
by saviaj
I'm not sure that I would classify some of your selections as black comedies. I loved Fargo and Happiness. Happiness was soooooooo good. What about that one movie (help me I"m drawing a blank on the name) with Kate Winslet and this mousy brunette, their outcasts and best friends and the conspire to kill someone. It's based on a true story and turns out the brunette becomes this best selling author. The name has 'Angels' in it. That's black and that's goood.
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Sep 20 '01
8:47 pm PDT
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Great review (Reply to this comment)
by katmar
and I too loved "Happiness", "Election" and "Fargo". "Fargo" being my favorite out of the bunch. I didn't like it the first time through, maybe it was just different than what I was expecting, but Marge and "Nerm" just cracked me up, and this is on my "to buy" list for sure.
I also loved "Welcome To The Dollhouse" - I thought it was classic, and I'm glad you gave it a mention.
Great review, great list, great topic.
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Jul 09 '01
9:05 pm PDT
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Is "Fargo" a black comedy? (Reply to this comment)
by Stephen_Murray,  in Movies
Surely not the estimable Ms. McDormand in it, and is "Slaughterhouse Five" (which I am one of the few other people to have liked) a "black comedy? For inept criminals, I'd suggest "The Ladykillers." (Free association quickly throws out another Guiness candidate: "Kind Hearts and Coronets.")
"Lolita" didn't make it because there was already one Kubrick film on your list?
"Yojimbo" and "The Third Man"... I know, I know: make my own list!
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Apr 16 '01
3:53 pm PDT
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What About (Reply to this comment)
by Ed.Williamson
Office Space?????
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Apr 09 '01
11:51 pm PDT
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Election.... (Reply to this comment)
by redsox75
was a hilarious movie. I can agree with you on that one. I liked Fargo, but not as much as you or many others. As always, enjoyable reading.
Drew
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Apr 09 '01
10:00 pm PDT
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Re: I+don't+really+think+... (Reply to this comment)
by janesbit1
Never saw Heathers... so will have to add this to an ever burgeoning list to see sometime in the future. Bonnie and Clyde is stretching the definition, but I decided to include it since there is a comic vein that runs through it... List is not meant to be THE definitive list... only a few of my favorites, realizing that I'd leave some off.
I thought of another set I should have mentioned -- Robert Altman material: would probably list The Player (since it's a deliberate satire on Hollywood) but Nashville also has some touches of dark humor.
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Apr 09 '01
7:00 pm PDT
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And what about... (Reply to this comment)
by sulkn
I loved Fargo, too, most found it disturbing yet I laughed my butt off. Heathers would have been a nice addition... and how about American Beauty?
Gary
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Apr 09 '01
6:38 pm PDT
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I don't really think ... (Reply to this comment)
by Mr.Eyore
of some of these selections as comedies, particularly "Bonnie and Clyde", and you should be whapped on the head with a croquet mallet for leavnig off "Heathers", but nicely done anyway. I would certainly recommend all of these movies to anyone who asked, comedy or not.
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Apr 09 '01
5:56 pm PDT
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Re: I+like+your+selection... (Reply to this comment)
by janesbit1
Leaving Catch 22 for you to write about...
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Apr 09 '01
2:02 pm PDT
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I like your selection... (Reply to this comment)
by NetDanzr
...except of one thing - why did you forget Catch XXII?
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Apr 09 '01
1:48 pm PDT
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Well done (on 9 out of 10) (Reply to this comment)
by eplovejoy
I'd never have thought to include "Bonnie and Clyde," although your explanation makes sense. And you've made some excellent choices for the rest of your list. But "Election"? Except for the moment in which the younger sister gives her campaign speech, I kept wondering why so many people thought this movie was so good. I still wonder. If I see it again, it will be because of your recommendation. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to seeing a few of your "Honorable Mentions." Thanks for the suggestions.
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Apr 09 '01
1:36 pm PDT
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Re: The+only+one (Reply to this comment)
by janesbit1
This style of comedy just ain't for everyone, Jeff... glad you at least enjoyed Slaughterhouse Five.
John
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Apr 09 '01
1:07 pm PDT
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The only one (Reply to this comment)
by poseidon
I liked was "Slaughterhouse Five" on your list.
Oh well. =)
Great job,
Jeff
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Apr 09 '01
12:38 pm PDT
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