Netflix has added classic comedy favorites to its library as summer movie premieres slow to taper.
Newly streaming on Netflix this month are comedy favorites like John Hughes’ “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” a Jane Austen reinterpretation, “Bridget Jones’s Diary” and the Ryan Gosling flick “The Nice Guys,”In which he stars alongside Russell Crowe as the action-comedy the internet has rediscovered after the premiere of Netflix’s original “The Gray Man.”
Netflix will also be rolling out classic contemporary romantic comedies starring some of TV’s biggest names.
“Bridget Jones’s Diary“
It is one of the best romantic comedies ever. “Bridget Jones’s Diary”This month, Netflix will bring back Bridget Jones. Renée Zellweger’s Bridget Jones has become such an important fixture in popular culture as one of the many reinterpretations of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.”As the “imperfect” protagonist, Zellweger develops Bridget from the pages of Helen Fielding’s book onto the screen. Film released in 2001. Starring Colin Firth. “arrogant”Hugh Grant plays her flirtatious and handsome boss Daniel Cleaver. The ensemble is a rom-com dream. Zellweger, Firth, Grant are full of rom-com tropes and perfect their comedy performances. “Bridget Jones’s Diary”This makes it easy to appreciate the simplicity of rom-coms and the ease of revisiting classic stories.
“The Nice Guys”
Social media is booming again with the Ryan Gosling/Russell Crowe detective comedy “The Nice Guys”It has been under the radar over the past six year, but it seems that fans are now paying attention. FinallyIt is amazing. Set in 1970s Los Angeles. PI Holland March (Gosling). “enforcer”Jackson Healy and Crowe team up to search for Amelia Kuttner, a missing teenager girl. Margaret Qualley plays the role.“Maid“). As a single father, Holland brings his daughter, Holly, portrayed by Angourie Rice (“Mare of Easttown”) around some of the mafia-related criminal chaos. Gosling’s comedic talents reach a culmination months before his award-winning performance in “La La Land.”An actor who plays a mix of dramatic, action, or comedic roles. “The Nice Guys” highlights Gosling’s ability to collaborate and riff with his scene partners as well as independently provide comedic relief. Crowe’s comedic performance is more of the “straight man,”He draws from his extensive experience as a dramatic actor. The quips and the riffs Gosling and Russell work in co-writer and director Shane Black’s film make for one of the more exciting comedies coming to Netflix this month.
“Miss Congeniality“
After a successful run of films, the ‘90s, Sandra Bullock confirmed her place as a true movie star by 2000 in the rom-com hit “Miss Congeniality.” Following 1995’s “While You Were Sleeping”With the lighter “Miss Congeniality,”Bullock brought to the ComedyThe romantic-comedy genre is back. Bullock stars as FBI agent Gracie, one of the few women on the team, and becomes a big asset after the agency learns about a possible terrorist threat at the Miss United States beauty pageant. After proposing to place an undercover officer at the event’s events, Gracie is ordered to become the undercover asset. She poses as Miss New Jersey. An iconic comedic ensemble — including Michael Caine, Candice Bergen, William Shatner, Ernie Hudson and Benjamin Bratt — provide the background comedic effects to Bullock’s very physical comedy. “Miss Congeniality”It was so popular that it inspired a sequel. “Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous”This video is also available to stream via Netflix.
“Dinner for Schmucks“
Six years later, “Anchorman” premiered, stars Paul Rudd and Steve Carrell reunited in 2010 for the comedy “Dinner for Schmucks.” Rudd portrays Tim as the corporate executive who is finally invited to his work superiors’ dinner, but Tim quickly learns the employees must bring a guest, a certain type of guest — one the group would regard as an “idiot,” which is where Carrell’s Barry enters. In a world full of “Ted Lasso’s,” this isn’t thekindestpremise, but the comedic performances from the all-star ensemble highlight their talents enough to brush off the premise. Not regarded by critics as one of the best comedy concepts, the comedic work from Steve Carrell solidifies why and how his move from network television into a full-fledged comedic movie star was one of the most successful recent transitions. The comedy also stars some of Hollywood’s finest comedic actors, including Jemaine Clement, Octavia Spencer, Chris O’Dowd, Zach Galifianakis, Nick Kroll, Alex Borstein, Larry Wilmore, Bruce Greenwood, Andrea Savage, Kristen Schaal, Randall Park, Ron Livingston and Lucy Punch.
“No Strings Attached“
Romantic comedies in the 2010s weren’t common, “No Strings Attached”Starring Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher and Ashton Kutcher, the rom-com has been a classic in contemporary romcom culture. Sitcom star Ashton Kutcher stepped into film, specifically in rom-coms. He positioned himself as Adam. “No Strings Attached”Kutcher was a polished archetype by 2011. Portraying various types of rom-com leading men, Kutcher’s Adam took on a different demeanor, taking the back seat to Portman’s Emma, and Kutcher doesn’t play up his comedic abilities as much as he did during his sitcom days. Portman plays Emma, a straight-laced medical student, and brings her dramatic background into the film. However, comedic effects come through with Portman’s quick one-liners, the clumsy physicality of their relationship and the implementation of the secondary characters.
“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off“
The 1986 comedy “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” stands as one of John Hughes’ best films — and possibly one of film history’s greatest films. The teen comedy stars Matthew Broderick as Ferris, Mia Sara as Sloane, and “Succession’s”Cameron, played by Alan Ruck. The day is a full-day for the three teenagers, who take the day off from school to participate in the best Chicago tourist days. This film follows the trio as the explore Art Institute of Chicago, Sears Tower, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Wrigley Field, and Ferris joins a parade float serenading the crowd with “Twist and Shout.”Ferris devises a plan to cover every inch of Chicago before he starts. This includes fooling his parents (from his childhood), fooling the high-school principal Ed Rooney, Jeff Jones, and convincing Cameron to use his real sick days as a ploy. “day off.” The film brilliantly addresses the audience with Ferris breaking the fourth wall from the start of the film, cluing to the audience what he’s going to do next, what we should expect from the other characters, and dishing out iconic quotes. The trio’s fast-paced day reaches grander moments, met by several moments of being caught by Ferris’ parents or Principal Rooney. “Ferris Buller’s Day Off”This is pitch-perfect ‘80s film that serves as wish-fulfillment fantasy for anyone who’You have never been to high school.
“Made of Honor“
His height “Grey’s Anatomy” career, Patrick Dempsey starred in a few romantic comedies, including 2008’s “Made of Honor.” Dempsey stars opposite Michelle Monaghan in the “friends-to-lovers” film, which follows two college friends, Tom (Dempsey) and Hannah (Monaghan), as they begin to navigate Hannah’s new whirlwind romance with the wealthy Scotsman Colin (“Grey’s Anatomy’s”Kevin McKidd. After a decade-long friendship, Hannah asked Tom to become her husband. “maid”Honor. Dempsey is the playboy manizer in the film. After an epiphany, he fights his feelings towards Hannah. It’s a classic. “will they or won’t they,” Dempsey channels McDreamy’s charm and charisma, elevating the charming playboy with comedic physicality that’s removed from “Grey’s”However, he can be seen in his teen acting days. “Can’t Buy Me Love.”Monaghan represents the “serious”They share elements of their friendship and growing relationship. Dempsey, Monaghan, Chris Messina and Busy Phillips star alongside Sydney Pollack, Chris Messina and Kevin Sussman, director-actors.