Talking Point: Funniest Films

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Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.

11 March is Red Nose Day and we've decided to celebrate by asking you for your funniest films.

Whether you guffaw at The Graduate or laugh out loud at Life of Brian, we want to hear about the most hysterical moments in motion picture history.

We want you to answer:

  • Which films are funniest and why? And what are your favourite scenes?

  • Who are your favourite comic actors?

  • Is comedy truly an international language? The international success of films such as 'Life of Brian' Is humour an international language? Do the finer points of foreign funnies get lost in translation?

  • Do you think comedy can stand the test of time? Are Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy and the Marx Brothers still capable of providing belly laughs? Conversely, do you think they 'don't make 'em like they used to'?

  • Porridge to Kevin and Perry Go Large - since the '70s film producers have tried to transfer ideas from the box to the big screen, with varying levels of success. Do you think any television programmes have ever successfully made this transition? Which sitcoms do you think would make great films?

  • Which are the most unintentionally funny? Wooden acting, shaky scenery - which films have accidentally elicited the most mirth?

Share your favourite funny moments with us.


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