Comedies lie to us.They make us laugh, ease our nerves, and whisper everything’s fine — at least until the ending rips that illusion apart. I love the ones that go further, that pull the rug out from under us with a twist we never saw coming. Even our anticipation gets blindsided — watching our favorite characters punished, either by their choices or by fate. So, today we’ll talk about those comedic movies that take such wild wrong turns that you couldn’t have imagined them in your wildest dreams. 9 Great Comedies That Do Not Play by the Rules 1. The Art of Self Defense (2019) Drawing inspiration from real martial arts cults and toxic masculinity trends, director Riley Stearns cleverly turns toxic masculinity into satire and horror. Jesse Eisenberg clearly embraces the awkward, quirky tone of the film and delivers through it. The plot follows Casey (Jesse Eisenberg), a shy accountant who joins a karate dojo after being mugged by a motorcycle gang. Mesmerized by the mysterious sensei and the hyper-masculine energy surrounding him, he learns the art. Soon, he becomes involved in the cycle of violence and aggression he came to fight in the first place, only to uncover the darker shades his sensei hides beneath.2. In Bruges (2008) The film In Bruges is directed by Martin McDonagh, whom we can all agree is a master of sharp wit and dark humor. He mixes comedy with existential dread in the most humane way possible in this absurd film, resulting...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 10 November