In recent years, Chinese domestic comedy films had presented a variety of styles and topics. One of the high-profile works was " Hello, Lee Huanying," directed by Jia Ling. It was based on the true story between her and her mother. This movie wasn't very popular before it was released, but it became a hit of the year due to its reputation. Although the production of the film was not perfect, Jia Ling expressed her longing for her mother with the most sincere emotions, which made the audience feel emotional resonance.
Other than Hello, Lee Huanying, there were other domestic comedy movies that were worth paying attention to. For example, Crazy Stone, Charlotte's Worries, Detective Chinatown, and so on were all popular works. These films attracted the attention of the audience with their unique style and humorous plots. In addition, there were some unpopular but good quality domestic comedy films, such as Casanova and The Man Who Sleeps on the Couch.
In general, Chinese domestic comedy films had achieved good results in recent years. Not only were they successful at the box office, but they were also recognized by the public. The audience could choose a domestic comedy movie that suited them according to their preferences and enjoy a relaxed and interesting movie experience.
Jia Ling was a talented director and actress. In recent years, her comedy films had been very successful. The films she directed," Hello, Lee Huanying " and " Hugging You Through the Winter " had both achieved great box office success and good reviews. " Hot and Boiling " was her latest work, directed and starred by herself. The film was released in the mainland of China on February 10, 2024. Although there was currently no information about the specific plot and evaluation of this movie, considering the success of Jia Ling's past works, people had high expectations for " Hot and Bursting ". Jia Ling was famous for her humorous performances and deeply ingrained plots. Her films often brought joy and inspiration to the audience.
Hong Kong comedy films were widely loved and recognized for their unique style and humor. In the 1990s, there were many excellent Hong Kong comedy films. One of the classic works was Modern Bodyguard (1981), which was starred by Xu Guanwen. This movie showed the new situation of Hong Kong-style New Year films through the humorous image of Zhou Shichang played by Xu Guanwen. In addition, there were six series of Hong Kong comedy films, such as Five Lucky Stars, Best Partner, Happy Ghost, Playing truant, Sweet Ghost, etc. They showed the changes in Hong Kong society and the interest of human nature. They were the representative works of Hong Kong comedy films. In addition, there were many other classic Hong Kong comedy films, such as "Half the Cat","God of Gamblers","Journey to the West", etc., which won the audience's love with their humorous stories and wonderful performances. In general, Hong Kong comedy films had become an important part of Hong Kong movies with their unique sense of humor and wonderful performances.
The 1980s was the golden age of Hong Kong comedy movies, with many classic works. Among them," The Eight-Star Annunciation " was one of the representative works. It told the interesting stories of the three brothers in their relationship and emphasized the importance of family and marriage. " Modern Bodyguard " was the Hong Kong box office champion in 1981. It was a very funny movie with Xu Guanwen, Xu Guanjie, and Xu Guanying as the main actors. " I Love Ye Lai Xiang " was a classic comedy film from 1983. It was directed by Xu Ke and won the Best Director Award at the 18th Golden Horse Awards. Other than that, there were also 'A Real Man's Diary,''Teppanyaki,''Chocolate Detective,' and other classic works from the 1980s. These films attracted audiences in a humorous way and became the box office guarantee of Hong Kong movies at that time. In general, the Hong Kong comedy films of the 1980s brought joy and laughter to the audience.
In the 1990s, many classic comedy movies appeared in Hong Kong. One of the widely acclaimed films was New Brothers in Trouble. Although this movie had little romance in it, the plot was classic. The main theme was the relationship between parents and children. In the film, the male lead returned to his parents 'younger days and became friends with them. From then on, he regretted his parents' attitude. The movie left the audience with a touch of emotion. It didn't cause intense emotions, but it was unforgettable. Other than New Brothers in Trouble, there were many other classic Hong Kong comedy films, such as The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The King of Comedy. These films were very popular in the Hong Kong film industry at that time and became classics of that era.
Lin Shengbin was a famous Hong Kong actor. He had a rich collection of works in the field of comedy films. Among them, the comedy movie " Happy Days " that he starred in was ranked third, and other specific comedy movies were not mentioned.
The following are some famous domestic and foreign comedies:
- Journey to the West
- Journey to the West
- Crazy Stone
- Stealing Milk Dad
- The King of Comedy
- "Tang Bohu lights the autumn incense."
- Kung Fu
- "King of Skits"
- Journey to the West 3
These films were all hugely successful worldwide and became one of the classic comedy films.
There are many good comedy films that can be referred to as the following popular genre:
Superhero Comedy: This type of movie usually has a superhero theme but adds very funny and interesting plots such as Iron Man, The Hulk, and The Dark Knight.
2. Comedy spoof: This type of movie uses classic movies, TV shows, or novels to spoof the plot and add some funny elements, such as Kung Fu Panda, House of Spoof, King of Comedy, etc.
3. Romance comedy: This type of movie usually uses a romantic love story as the theme to add some humorous and funny elements such as Titanic, Roman Holiday, and First Love.
4. Family comedies: These movies usually use the family as the theme to tell the story of a family's life and add some humorous and funny elements such as Sherlock Holmes, Family Conflict, Harry Potter, etc.
5. Horror comedy: This type of movie usually combines horror and comedy elements, such as " Mental Wanderer,"" Ghostbusters,"" The Grudge," etc.
These are just some of the common comedy types. You can choose a movie that suits you according to your preferences.
Science fiction comedy films often combine elements of advanced technology, futuristic settings, and humorous plots. Examples include 'Back to the Future' and 'Men in Black'.