5 Best-Rated Comedy Films on Rotten Tomatoes

Comedy films have been a key part of the film industry for decades. With their power to entertain and make people laugh, these films are popular with people of all ages and cultures. Rotten Tomatoes, a film and television review aggregator website, has been one of the main sources for measuring the popularity and quality of films.

In this article, we’ll explore the Rotten Tomatoe’s 5 highest-rated comedy filmss, which were widely acclaimed by critics and the public and rank which of them are the best evaluated by the site.

5. The Well-Armed (2013)

Grade: 66

The Well-Armed with Sandra Bullock It is Melissa McCarthy is an action and crime comedy film written by Katie Dippold and directed by Paul Feig.

The film tells the story of two police officers who must work together to capture a drug dealer in Boston. Sandra Bullock plays “Sarah Ashburn”, a methodical and arrogant FBI special agent, and Melissa McCarthy plays “Shannon Mullins”, a foul-mouthed and impulsive local cop. The film was a box office success and received positive reviews for the chemistry between the leads.

4. The World’s Worst Neighbor (2023)

Grade: 69

the comedy movie The Worst Neighbor in the World is a remake of the Swedish film “A Man Called Ove”, based on the book by Fredrik Backman. The film tells the story of Otto (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who keeps complaining about everything and everyone, until he meets his new neighbor Marisol (Mariana Trevino), which has the opposite behavior to yours. From this unexpected friendship, Otto begins to see life more positively and opens himself up to new experiences.

The film opened in Brazilian theaters in January and received favorable reviews from the press and the public. Some praise went to the performance of Tom Hanks, who tries to escape the image of a good guy in the cinema, but still manages to move the viewer with his sensitivity. Other highlights were the chemistry between Hanks and Treviño, who stole the show as the fun and charismatic neighbor, and the script that mixes acid humor, drama and reflections on friendship, love and the meaning of life.

3. Lost City (2022)

Grade: 79

Lost City is a comedy, action and adventure film that mixes the story of a romance writer.

Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock), famous for her adventure and romance novels, is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe) who wants your help to find a treasure in a jungle. The Alan model (Channing Tatum), who makes the covers of Loretta’s books as the hero “Dash”, decides to rescue her and prove that he can be a hero in real life1. The film also features a special appearance by Brad Pitt as “Jack Trainer”.

2. Jojo Rabbit (2019)

Grade: 80

Jojo Rabbit is a comedy-drama film set in Nazi Germany during World War II. In it, we follow Jojo, a 10-year-old boy who dreams of being a Nazi soldier and has Adolf Hitler as his imaginary friend. His life changes when he discovers that his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in the attic of their house. The movie is based on the book caging skiesin Christine Leunensand was written and directed by Taika Waititi, who also plays Hitler. The film was released in 2019 and has received critical and audience acclaim, as well as numerous awards and nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Jojo is a satire that uses humor to criticize the fanaticism, hatred and violence of Nazism. The film also shows the innocence and kindness of children, who can overcome the brainwashing of Nazi propaganda. The film teaches lessons about tolerance, friendship, love and endurance.

1. Booksmart (2019)

Grade: 96

The comedy movie Booksmart tops this list because it’s a fun and smart story about two friends who want to enjoy their last night before graduation.

With the two girls finishing high school and planning to drop the rules on the last day of school after studying too much and having too little fun. Determined not to fall behind their peers, they try to squeeze in four years of fun in one night. Along the way, they face a variety of hilarious, unexpected and exciting situations.

The film directed by also actress Olivia Wilde has a talented cast, as Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jason Sudeikis and Lisa Kudrow. It also received high praise from critics and audiences alike for its originality, humor, and depiction of female friendships. Booksmart is a film that celebrates the joy and fun of growing up.