Cinematic tension is a prerequisite for any story. It’s a narrative tool that propels a story further. But constant tension, in reel as well as in real life, becomes stifling. It needs a release. This is where comic relief characters come into the picture. Their job is to make tiny holes in the pressure, without hindering the narrative flow, so the audience can breathe from time to time.Many of us have a notion that these characters are there to provide low-brow, hacky jokes that are nothing more than placeholders. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. These characters are, in fact, the oddities and goofballs that keep the heavy stories from collapsing under their own weight.So, let’s dive into the best of the funniest. These 11 characters tell us that, in any movie, a timely laugh is just as important as a timely tear, jump scare, or scream.The Comic Relief ArchetypesEvery comic relief character is different from the other. One navigates a dangerous situation with wit, and the other might get into a pickle by sheer clumsy accident. These archetypes are just different ways to infuse humor into grim situations.The Jumpy CowardThis archetype is the nervous wreck whose panic becomes oddly comforting. Their freakouts echo the audience’s own fears, but the exaggeration makes us laugh instead of squirm.The Cocky Know-It-AllThese characters exude confidence, but their bravado is often undermined by reality. Their wit is sharp, but half the fun is watching them get humbled.The Bumbling SidekickThe lovable disasters, they are...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - 3 days ago