Wet Hot American Summer

So many people in it that have gone on to bigger roles. The movie is an absurd look at the summer comedy movies.

You really consider that a comedy?

Some already mentioned that I agree with:

Bowfinger
Death to Smoochy - Edward Norton is great!
Midnight Run (though I'm not sure how underrated it actually is. Everyone I know loves it.)
Joe vs. the Volcano - a lot of heart behind this seemingly low budget flick

I'll throw out:

Wonder Boys
Quick Change - IMO, Bill Murray's best

"Slither"
"Election"
"Death Becomes Her"
"Funny Farm"
"Ghost World"
"Top Secret"
"The Big Picture"
"Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid'
"The Cable Guy"
"Goodbye Lover"
"Drop Dead Gorgeous"
"I'm Gonna Get You Sucka"
"Shaun of the Dead'
"Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle"
"Murder By Death"
"Private Parts"

I like The 'burbs and The Adventures of Ford Fairlane.

While I agree with a lot of the movies mentioned, comedy is probably the most subjective genre of them all. I have friends for instance, otherwise intelligent people mind you, who won't laugh once throughout Raising Arizona, but think The Waterboy is utterly hilarious.

To the OP, why don't you name some of the comedies you've liked (or the style of comedy you find funny) and then it would be a much easier to task to name other films you might enjoy.

HE Pennypacker....great call on the Russians are Coming, the Russians are coming. :up:

I mean hell, it's got Carl Reiner, Jonathan Winters AND Alan Arkin....
not to mention a greast performance by the late, great Brian Keith.

Grandma's Boy

"Don't judge me monkey."

I remember seeing that a long time ago and hating it. Lately, though, I've been hearing so much praise for that movie. Is it really that good?

Some of my favorites that I didn't see mentioned yet:

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Cool Runnings
The Dish
The Emperor's New Clothes
Galaxy Quest
Saved
Waking Ned Devine

Yet another vote for Midnight Run. The movie is worth watching for Dennis Farina's character alone.

Similarly aged but also very funny is Running Scared with Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines.

Some other ones that don't get mentioned here much:

Other People's Money
Defending Your Life
The Opposite of Sex
Class
Cousins (good date movie)
Return to Me (good date movie)
Muriel's Wedding
Seems Like Old Times
Next Stop Wonderland
She's the One

And many will disagree, but I personally consider Moonstruck to be hysterically funny. Also, I don't know if it qualifies as under-rated, but Sideways is excellent. See it and definitely listen to the commentary.

The Man Who Knew Too Little starring Bill Murray has been a favorite of mine for a while. It's not a great film, but I really enjoy watching it and laugh so much, everytime.

I think so. If you hated it before you might still hate it now, but I'd at least give it a second chance. Bill Murray, Geena Davis, and Randy Quaid all working off each other is really fun to watch.

"Drive monkey...Drive!"

Pretty much everyone that's watched it with me thought it was hilarious. Swardson is great in this move.

Death to Smoochy, and Zoolander

Definately Death to Smoochy: IT'S A ROCKETSHIP.

I will throw in a vote for the movie Maverick.It is dry humor but I liked it.

High Score? What's that? What's High Score? Did I break it?

Yes, I think Falling Down is very funny. Its "dark" or "dry" humor I guess, like Fight Club and American Psycho.

IMO, the most underrated comedy of all-time is Cable Guy.

I also loved Whipped. Not sure why it did not catch on.

I'm not disputing that there are humorous moments but, personally, I wouldn't categorize it as a comedy.

I agree with a lot of the ones that have been mentioned. Particularly Drop Dead Gorgeous (not as good as the older Smile though), Other People's Money (although I think it's more drama than comedy), and Defending Your Life. I'll add:

Dick.

Summer School
Dead Man on Campus
The Ref
See No Evil, Hear No Evil

House Party 3 Seriously, just ignore the stupid story and enjoy some of the funny scenes (anything w/ Bernie Mac; Ex-Con Catering; Showboat) and hilarious throw-away lines.

Pretty much all comedies are underrated due to them rarely ever winning any Oscars. One of the few comedies that did win an Oscar, Sideways, was kinda lame (wine is not my cup of tea).

Anyway, I agree with the other posters about these movies:
The Great Outdoors
Planes, Trains, and Automobilies

These are two of the best movies I have ever seen.

However, the best movie I have ever seen and the most underrated is:
Groundhog Day

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles & Midnight Run are two of the funniest movies of all-time, but never seem to get their due by the public at large.

Would National Lampoons Vacation (The Original) count as an underrated movie? Or does it get the respect it deserves, cause that was Chevy Chase in his prime.