Romantic Films/Comedies

In celebration of all the pithy talk about Jedi warriors in "The Men Who Stare at Goats," let's put it this way: This is not the political satire you're looking for.

Dec 4, 2009 - Nick Rogers

It's lewd, it's crude, it's not for everyone, but it certainly raises some questions... and eyebrows.

Dec 2, 2009 - Colette Haydon John

(500) Days of Summer is a charming, smart, idiosyncratic Gen-Y romantic comedy which struggles to stretch the genre's conventions, denying up front it's a love story.

Dec 2, 2009 - Barry M. Grey

Tim Allen is proud of his new film "Crazy on the Outside," his first as both director and star. To promote it, he's staging a limited-city live tour to present the movie.

Dec 1, 2009 - Jimmy McFarlin

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian brings together the same cast from the original film along with some new characters for another fun adventure.

Nov 28, 2009 - Francine Brokaw

Many guys were cajoled into seeing this teeny vampire flick, but is that as terrible a prospect as it seems?

Nov 28, 2009 - Dave Swinfen

Looking for a little-known yet high-quality treat to add to your Netflix cue? Whether a lover of comedy, spoof, comic books, or all three, one need look no further than T

Nov 27, 2009 - Dave Kostiuk

Accepted, "from the studio that brought you American Pie," is nowhere near as raunchy or funny as its predecessor. Even with Long, Hill, and Black, Accepted falls flat.

Nov 25, 2009 - Jason Parent

Christmas movies have become their own genre. Here's a selection of the best for your holiday enjoyment.

Nov 25, 2009 - Kelley Huston

A great cast of characters spoofs their way into a simple tale of colorful stereotypes, pampered pooches, and alternative realities - just the thing for a satire

Nov 23, 2009 - Barbara DeGrande

24-year-old Carey Mulligan is being hailed by critics as 'the new Audrey Hepburn', following her breakthrough role in 'An Education'. Watch this space.

Nov 23, 2009 - Alexandra Szydlowska

Hidden Secrets is a film about life, love, friendship and forgiveness. And in spite of it's serious aspects, it is a funny movie for many to enjoy.

Nov 21, 2009 - Michelle Pannecoucke

Carey Mulligan makes a strong impression in An Education, expertly navigating the perilous love story of a headstrong teenager and a mature man who has much to hide.

Nov 19, 2009 - Barry M. Grey

Jane Campion hits back with another evocative period film - this time about the doomed relationship between John Keats and his neighbour Fanny Brawne.

Nov 19, 2009 - Alexandra Szydlowska

Three men set out on a road trip with one thing on their mind, getting high and laid, in newest frat boy opus from Bob Gosse that specializes in gross out humour.

Nov 14, 2009 - Robert Waldman

Rock and roll takes off in clever John Curtis tale that weighs anchor with Bill Nighy and Philip Seymour Hoffman as disc jockeys taking on an uptight British rulers.

Nov 14, 2009 - Robert Waldman

John Grogan's bestselling book about an unruly dog comes out on DVD

Nov 13, 2009 - Ishbel Macleod

After a visit to the cutting room floor, Pirate Radio (formerly titled The Boat That Rocked for UK audiences) emerges as a swift, cheeky British comedy.

Nov 13, 2009 - Zachary Herrmann

With Ricky Gervais and Jennifer Garner at the helm, and half a dozen star cameos, Invention of Lying is a fun movie with a few too many plot holes.

Nov 12, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

For people who enjoy humorous movies with a bit of bite, black comedies are alternative Christmas movies to choose over more standard holiday fare.

Nov 11, 2009 - Debra Peterson

Couples Retreat A comedy from Peter Billingsley starring Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Faizon Love, Jason Bateman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell, Malin Akerman and Jean Reno.

Nov 11, 2009 - Kyle Leinen

A bizarre but funny comedy based on the non-fiction book by Jon Ronson telling the secret experiments by the US army into creating psychic spies.

Nov 11, 2009 - Steven Cookson

Tucker Max is a self made millionaire, best selling author, screenwriter, blogger, and social chronicler. He is admired and detested and frankly doesnt care which.

Nov 11, 2009 - Anne Brodie

Loveless couples led by Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau head to the Caribbean in a "healing" experience to rekindle the romance in this funny take on modern relationships.

Nov 11, 2009 - Robert Waldman

The bare bones of Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol are thrown into a modern setting and twisted into a dark brilliant comedy that will have viewers laughing all the way

Nov 10, 2009 - Katie Ouderkirk

Paul Blart: Mall Cop, starring Kevin James, lacks laugh-out-loud comedy but still has enough charm and mildly funny scenes to make it an average film.

Nov 9, 2009 - Jason Parent

Given the talented cast, it's especially disappointing to consider that staring at goats could be more entertaining than watching this unfulfilling and disjointed movie.

Nov 7, 2009 - Denise Castillón

This film is a beautifully executed boy meets girl story by the up and coming Uruguayan director Adrian Biniez.

Oct 31, 2009 - Grace Troje

With spooky gothic elements and isolation themes, this film is a heart-wrenching tale of self-discovery that feels very real thanks to Johnny Depp's portrayal of Edward.

Oct 31, 2009 - Heather Ashley

A formula driven romantic comedy centered on a May - September romance, The Rebound is bolstered by touching moments and solid acting.

Oct 30, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

A clever and funny comedy about two clueless gym employees trying to blackmail an ex CIA analyst.

Oct 29, 2009 - Roberta Goli

Based on the novel of the same name, He's Just Not That Into You is a humorous look at modern relationships.

Oct 29, 2009 - Roberta Goli

What could have been Ricky Gervais' magnum opus is instead a rickety romantic comedy that collapses under the weight of its concept. Still, the religious satire is sharp.

Oct 28, 2009 - Nick Rogers

Steven Soderbergh closes the decade as he started it - unconventionally approaching a story loaded with scientific terms and deserving of an Oscar nod for its lead star.

Oct 26, 2009 - Nick Rogers

This is a beautiful story of family relations and prejudice, wonderfully acted out by Rosalind Russell and Alec Guinness.

Oct 26, 2009 - Francine Brokaw

Black Dynamite - directed by Scott Sanders and starring Michael Jai White - can't decide if it's spoofing, or paying tribute to, blaxploitation films. 7/10.

Oct 23, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

The Pearson family gets more than they bargained for on their family vacation.

Oct 22, 2009 - Francine Brokaw

Just the Way You Are is a cute story about overcoming insecurities and adversities and learning to be who you are - just the way you are.

Oct 22, 2009 - Francine Brokaw

Columbus has developed several rules in order to survive. He meets other survivors, and together they try to stay alive in the zombie infested United States.

Oct 22, 2009 - Christopher Sharman

Leila enjoys sex without emotional attachment. Her carefree life is about to changed by a chance encounter with David, who is looking for a relationship not just sex

Oct 22, 2009 - Christopher Sharman

There's plenty that's funny but way too familiar in this Woody Allen entry -- from the bittersweet screenplay to the performances to the soundtrack's musical standards.

Oct 21, 2009 - Barry M. Grey

Bill Murray is a favorite among comedy fans, and his brief appearance in Zombieland serves as a tip of the hat to them.

Oct 18, 2009 - John Adams

Shane Meadows' 5 Day Feature film sees rapper Scor-zay-zee and manager Le Donk take the music industry by storm. It's a comedy classic. Read a review below.

Oct 16, 2009 - Gareth Harding

Although Management is not a romantic comedy worth prioritizing your time to see, it has the funniest, and most truthful, Joe Strummer-related one-liner of all time.

Oct 16, 2009 - Nick Rogers

As one of the Coen Brothers' most bizarre and intellectual films, A Serious Man is one heck of a cosmic joke taken at the expense of its main character.

Oct 15, 2009 - Zachary Herrmann

Year One, starring Jack Black and Michael Cera, is a movie of biblical proportions? Well, no, but its Bible-themed premise works well enough.

Oct 15, 2009 - Jason Parent

Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg star in Ruben Fleischer's surprising hit comedy with zombies, Zombieland.

Oct 14, 2009 - Karl Keely

How many times can you laugh at Zombie killing? Does it ever get old? Ruben Fleisher seems to think not, and by combining zombies and theme parks, he has a point.

Oct 14, 2009 - Nick Wilkinson

Not all Seth Rogen comedies are uniquely brilliant. Though not terrible, Observe and Report is short on charm, wit, and, sadly to say, comedy.

Oct 11, 2009 - Jason Parent

Find out where to watch 3 comedy clips of the best Star Wars spoofs online which feature parodies of the Sith Lord, Darth Vader.

Oct 11, 2009 - Nicolas McGregor