Comments on: Top 10 Australian Comedy Films

By: Damon

Damon — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:15:05 +0000

I cant believe no one has mentioned Barry Humphrey’s ‘The Wonderful World of Barry McKenzie’ Best ever Aussie Movie!!!!(or at least starring an Aussie) Hard to come by these days though, someone should release this on DVD a surefire classic!!

By: Louise

Louise — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:19:18 +0000

I’m just starting to get to know Australian comedies (or Australian films at all). Love Priscilla and The Man Who Sued God. Saw a great film at Raindance this year – The Wedding Party. If that doesn’t make it into an updated list of the best Australian comedies there’s no justice in the world.

By: portable toilet guy

portable toilet guy — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:45:58 +0000

Kenny – a funny film in it’s own right BUT if you work in the portable toilet industry as I do you would realise haw brilliant a film it is. SO true to life. One of my all time faves.

By: Cemetery Worker

Cemetery Worker — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:52:55 +0000

Good aussie horror – Razorback!

By: Róisín

Róisín — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:45:53 +0000

I love this list! And what makes it complete (for me) is the inclusion of Priscilla! One of my favourites, not only in the Australian comedy genre but in general, is Muriel’s Wedding. I love the way they balanced heartbreaking scenes with perfect comedy. That and Life of Brian were two films I watched as a child and loved even thought I was a probably a little too young to fully grasp the comedy! Another relatively mainstream favourite is Strictly Ballroom. As a child it actually used to scare me a little (as did Muriel’s family).
I just scrolled back up to see if anyone had mentioned these films and I see that Gelpi has included them. M.W. is definitely one of my favourite moments of Toni Collette’s film career.

You’ve made me want to go and watch Kath and Kim again Do you remember “The Adventures of Lano and Woodley”? I was actually discussing this with someone the other day – That Australian comedy probably makes it to the top of my list, if I had to choose the comedy of one nation – English comedy would be up there too. I’m undecided as to where I would place Irish comedy…

By: Ross McG

Ross McG — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:57:34 +0000

really have to see the Castle, i hear great things. Love The Dish, quite simply one of the sweetest movies ever made. Sam Neill.. ligind.
Dan, i know ive said it before but your new look site is just class. i love it.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:52:25 +0000

I’m not very well-versed on Australian comedy since I’ve only seen two of these, but this is a really interesting list! I’ll definitely be checking out Hercules Returns- that sounds like something I’ll love.

Too bad they all seem to be very male-dominated, but I guess that’s a worldwide trend in popular comedies.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:45:29 +0000

If you want the rundown on what Hercules Returns is all about, check out the “trailer” on YouTube…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO66i6oAXmI

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:07:10 +0000

There’s some excellent clips of Hercules on YouTube that are worth checking out. I haven’t seen the film but I’m definitely going to check it out thansk to Rodney’s recommendation.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:01:35 +0000

@ goregirl – that doc was apparently produced or “presented by” Quentin Tarantino, a person who I would have thought to be the last person you’d find on a piece about D-grade Aussie horror films! Regardless, that doco was awesome, and is worth watching for anyone who’s a fan of budget filmmaking. I watched it myself when it was on TV here earlier in the year: the bits featuring the late Dennis Hopper were hilarious.

If you can get your hands on Kenny and Hercules Returns, do so, because they’re real gems.

@ Encore – I haven’t seen Matthew Newtons debut feature Three Blind Mice, I’ll have to check it out.