The donkey brought up Wedding Crashers and it got me thinking. That was one of many really funny movies that I've seen recently. All of these movies have the same stars in them. The usual cast of characters include Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Luke Wilson (sometimes) etc. Some of the movies these guys have done in the last few years are classics, Meet the Parents, Anchorman, Starsky and Hutch, Dodgeball, Old School, Blue Streak, Zoolander, etc. There's more, but you get the Idea.
So here's the question. Is this current crop of funny men better than the original "not ready for prime time" guys? Bill Murray, John Belushi, Dan Akroyd, Eddie Murphy, Chevy Chase, John Candy, Steve Martin. etc.
They did great movies like Caddyshack, Stripes, Trading Places, 48 Hours (not comedy but still great), The Great Outdoors, Uncle Buck, Planes Trains and Automobiles, The Jerk, The Blues Brothers, Fletch, Spies like Us, Funny Farm, etc. Again, I could go on but the question remains, which era is better.
As a side note, i think you have to say that Ben Stiller is the Bill Murray of his era. Probably the best of the group. Also, i don't want you to think i'm forgetting some of the funny men from either era like Rick Moranis, Jim Carey, Mike Meyers, Adam Sandler, etc. It just seems that they're not part of the crew. I'm sure i left out someone's favorite movie, i probably left out some great comedic actors so lets hear it. Which era is better? I think i'm leaning old school (not the movie, the actors) but that could be because i'm old.
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i'd like to confirm that you are oldschool only because you are old...
you've got good taste in comedians, so all's good
Wow, bosom buddies wasn't that what you and your guypal called yourselves when you lived together in california in a one bedroom apartment? I know i know he slept on the "sofa".... whatever seamoors whatever.
Two words...John Candy. So good he even made me enjoy a Michael Moore film. Without a doubt the most underrated comedic actor ever. The guy was funny, fat, and brilliant, kinda reminds me of well myself.
And dont forget Farley and Spade...the modern day Frick and Frack without the skates
good call donkey, except for the frick and frack reference. how old are you anyway? i think my grandmother used to use frick and frack.
when you talk funny and rick moranis, dont froget about him and Dave Thomas in STRANGE BREW!...I like the new but im gonna say the old is better
The only way to tell is the test of time. Will these movies still be good twenty years from now? Or will they go the route of Adam Sandler?
Pinko??? Silly Donkey.
I see that you are in New York, I'll take extra care to stay away from you during deer season... face shooter sympathizer.
Thanks for coming by, assorted animal likenesses.
Sandler sucks and new is just as good as the old.
Lew, i think you're right about the test of time thing. If we're still watching Anchorman and Something about Mary in 20 years like we watch Stripes and Trading Places that will tell us something. But guys lets take it easy on Sandler. The Wedding Singer is going to be a classic (fair disclosure i've known the director since highschool) But still it's a funny movie. I also think the Waterboy is a good one. and what about Big Daddy? Not Wedding Crashers funny, but not bad if it's a rainy sunday afternoon.
What about Carrot Top...he should get his props too! Sorry, I missed this conversation, I had a necessary hooky day yesterday. On giving Sandler props - Paraphrased from the Waterboy, a line from Ritchie Cunningham's ugly brother: "I'm not what you would call an attractive man. I'm not smart or athletic..." & then Sandler famous line referring to Dick Clark: "Look Momma, the devil's on TV"
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