Comedy Movies of 2024
American Fiction (2024.6, Engaging , Savvy )
American Fiction is about racial stereotyping cast as a delicious comedy and moving drama. It is also, I think, a story about its own creation. (4*)
Barbie (2024.4, Terrific , Energy )
So far, at least, this is my favorite picture of the year. Full of sensory and storytelling delight. (5*)
Elemental (2024.14, Disappointing , Light )
Elemental is top-notch creative world building on top of a mundane story! (3*)
Nimona (2024.13, Good , Little-Known )
Nimona may not be the best in animation, but it tells an important message about gender identity. (3.5*)
Poor Things (2024.10, Beautiful , Sex )
Poor Things, the story of a baby’s mind in an adult woman’s body, is probably the most bizarre movie I’ve ever seen. It is also one of the best. (5*)
The Holdovers (2024.8, Fine , Funny)
In The Holdovers, three people, rife with their own problems, spend Christmas break, 1970, with each other. It is funny and emotional. And it’s a Christmas Movie. (3.5*)