Best comedy movies of all time!!

1) The Dictator (2012)

"The Dictator" is a 2012 satirical comedy film directed by Larry Charles and starring Sacha Baron Cohen. The movie follows the story of Admiral General Aladeen, the oppressive and narcissistic dictator of the fictional North African country of Wadiya. Aladeen travels to New York City to address the United Nations but is kidnapped by his own treacherous uncle and replaced with a lookalike. The rest of the movie follows Aladeen's attempt to reclaim his power and his identity, while also finding love and enlightenment along the way.

Throughout the film, Cohen's character is portrayed as a caricature of real-life dictators, embodying their arrogance, disregard for human life, and delusions of grandeur. The movie also includes commentary on contemporary political issues, including the war on terror, authoritarianism, and cultural clashes between the West and the Muslim world.

"The Dictator" is known for its controversial and edgy humor, as well as its sharp satire of dictators and their regimes. The film received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success, grossing over $177 million worldwide.

2) Rush hour (1998)

"Rush Hour" is a 1998 action-comedy film directed by Brett Ratner and starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. The movie follows the story of a Hong Kong detective named Inspector Lee (Chan), who travels to Los Angeles to rescue the kidnapped daughter of a Chinese diplomat. He is paired up with a reckless and talkative LAPD detective named James Carter (Tucker) to assist him in his investigation.

The movie begins with the kidnapping of the Chinese Consul's daughter, Soo-Yung, who has been taken by a notorious gang known as the Triads. The FBI and the LAPD are called in to investigate the case, but the Consul insists on having Lee, an expert in Chinese culture and martial arts, assist with the investigation. Lee is assigned to work with Carter, who is initially reluctant to have him as his partner.

Throughout the film, Lee and Carter encounter a variety of obstacles, including language barriers, cultural clashes, and dangerous criminals. They follow a trail of clues that leads them to a shipping yard where they discover that Soo-Yung is being held captive. They rescue her, but the kidnappers manage to escape.

Lee and Carter later learn that Soo-Yung was actually the target of the kidnapping, as she had uncovered a plot to smuggle ancient Chinese artifacts out of the country. The two detectives work together to stop the criminals, taking down various Triad members and corrupt cops along the way.

The movie is known for its fast-paced action scenes, comedic banter between Chan and Tucker, and its portrayal of Asian and African-American cultures. It was a commercial success, grossing over $244 million worldwide, and spawned two sequels.

"Rush Hour" is regarded as a classic buddy-cop film and a groundbreaking example of cross-cultural collaboration in Hollywood.

3) Hangover 1 (2009)

"The Hangover" is a 2009 comedy film directed by Todd Phillips and starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis. The movie follows the story of four friends who travel to Las Vegas for a bachelor party but wake up the next morning with no memory of what happened the previous night and the groom missing.

The movie begins with Doug, the groom, and his three friends Phil, Stu, and Alan driving to Las Vegas for a wild bachelor party. The night starts off with a toast to their adventure, and the four of them drink heavily, with Alan spiking their drinks with roofies. The next morning, the friends wake up with a hangover and no memory of the previous night, with their hotel suite in shambles.

The friends soon discover that they have lost Doug and must retrace their steps to find him before his wedding. As they search for clues, they encounter a number of outrageous situations, including a tiger in their hotel room, a baby in their closet, and a naked Asian man in their trunk. They also meet a number of colorful characters, including a stripper named Jade, a flamboyant gangster named Mr. Chow, and a police officer who is on their trail.

As they piece together the events of the previous night, the friends slowly uncover the truth behind Doug's disappearance and the chaos that they caused. They eventually find Doug on the roof of their hotel and return to Los Angeles just in time for his wedding.

The movie is known for its raunchy humor, wild antics, and the chemistry between the three main actors. It was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $467 million worldwide, and spawned two sequels.

"The Hangover" is regarded as a classic comedy and a modern-day version of "The Three Stooges" with a twist of Vegas debauchery.

4) 21 Jump Street (2012)

"21 Jump Street" is a 2012 action-comedy film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. The movie is a loose adaptation of the 1987 television series of the same name and follows two underachieving police officers who are sent back to high school to infiltrate a drug ring.

The movie begins with Schmidt and Jenko, two police officers who were classmates in high school, being assigned to a special unit that sends young-looking officers undercover in schools. The two are sent to investigate a new designer drug that is being distributed at a local high school.

As they go undercover, they quickly realize that high school has changed since they were students. Schmidt, who was once a popular but academically average student, now struggles to fit in with the geeky crowd, while Jenko, who was a jock, is forced to attend drama classes. The two officers also have to deal with their own personal issues, such as Schmidt's crush on his chemistry teacher and Jenko's struggles with academic work.

As they investigate the drug ring, Schmidt and Jenko encounter a variety of obstacles, including rival gangs, a psychotic drug dealer, and their own ineptitude. They also begin to question their own friendship and the motives of their superiors.

In the end, the two officers manage to stop the drug ring and reconcile their differences. The movie ends with the promise of a new assignment that takes them to college.

The movie is known for its self-referential humor, action sequences, and the comedic chemistry between Hill and Tatum. It was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $201 million worldwide, and spawned a sequel.

"21 Jump Street" is regarded as a modern take on the buddy-cop genre with a comedic twist and a satirical look at high school life.

5) Zoolander (2001)

"Zoolander" is a 2001 comedy film directed by Ben Stiller and starring Stiller, Owen Wilson, and Will Ferrell. The movie follows the story of Derek Zoolander, a dim-witted male model who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy to assassinate the Prime Minister of Malaysia.

The movie begins with Zoolander losing the title of Male Model of the Year to his rival, Hansel. Distraught and disillusioned, Zoolander is convinced by fashion designer Mugatu to become the unwitting assassin of the Prime Minister of Malaysia.

As Zoolander begins to uncover the conspiracy, he teams up with Hansel and a journalist named Matilda to stop the assassination and expose Mugatu's plan. Along the way, they encounter a number of colorful characters, including a hand model, a merman, and a group of male models turned coal miners.

The movie is known for its absurd humor, satire of the fashion industry, and memorable quotes and scenes, such as Zoolander's "Blue Steel" pose and the infamous "walk-off" between Zoolander and Hansel. It was a commercial success, grossing over $60 million worldwide, and has since become a cult classic.

"Zoolander" is regarded as a classic of early 2000s comedy and a memorable showcase of Stiller's comedic talent. It also spawned a sequel, "Zoolander 2," in 2016