Summer Comedies
Summer movies are often associated with superheroes, explosive action sequences, and blockbuster franchises, but sometimes the best kind of movies are the ones that make us laugh. Summer comedies offer chaotic vacations, unlikely romances, ridiculous misunderstandings, and ordinary people getting themselves into increasingly absurd situations. Comedy has always been one of cinema’s most flexible genres. It can be mixed with romance, crime, sports, action, or social commentary without losing its fundamental purpose. From the rapid-fire dialogue of screwball comedies to the outrageous physical humor of modern studio releases, landmark comedy films have established formulas that filmmakers continue to reinterpret for new generations. As explored in Collider’s look at the comedy masterpieces that became blueprints for the genre , many of our favorite comedies owe something to the films that perfected mistaken identities, mismatched partnerships, escalating disasters, and characters who re...