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Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Well that was perfect
The genre has been completed. It was the best superhero film ever. It completed an epic journey of superhero films.
A Mighty Wind (2003)
Funny, satirical but never mocking
Guest's newest pseudo-documentay is as funny as the previous films but more successful. He is able to show the strange, often ridiculous characters as real, and manages to never become mocking. The characters are frighteningly realistic, and the film conveys a satirical yet somehow sympathetic view of it's characters, brilliantly played by the ensemble cast.
Tsuribaka nisshi 3 (1990)
The third in the popular series
Continuing the story of the office worker who is crazy for fishing, this story focuses on a Tokyo office worker, Hamasaki Densuke, and his life as a less-than-focused member of Suzuki Construction. The friendship between Hamasaki and his company president continues, and Hamasaki's quest to become a father is the key element of this installment. Though somewhat less entertaining than the original, it has a lot of laughs, and all of the actors play the comedic moments to perfection. The relationship between the lead character and his wife is touching and funny, and much less tiresome than many "cute" moments in other films. All in all, a great film in a remarkable series.
Tsuribaka nisshi (1988)
A wonderful comedy about life as an office worker
This movie is the beginning of a successful series of comedies about a Japanese office worker, or "salaryman" named Hamasaki and his obsession with fishing. Breaking many social taboos, Hamasaki (or Hama-chan) unknowingly befriends the president of his company, a lonely and bored old man named Ichinosuke Suzuki. He and his wife, Michiko, grow fond of the old man, and in the process Suzuki learns to enjoy himself again. The movie is quite funny, and the acting is top notch. (Eri Ishida, who plays Michiko, is exceptional as the gushing wife) Toshiyuki Nishida, who plays the lead character, is incredibly funny in this role, and the interaction between Hama-chan and his wife is a high point of a funny film.
Having only seen the original Japanese, I am unsure a translation even exists; but I doubt it would do justice to this film. The fun of it is the satire of the social hierarchies, and the cultural in-jokes that anyone who lives or has lived in Japan would instantly understand. Definitely a must-see for anyone interested in modern Japanese comedy.
Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters (1982)
If you like Mystery Science Theater, then check this out!
In the vein of mocking bad movies, there isn't much to choose from. But this Troma send up of bad Asian wrestling movies is hilarious. Quotable and fun, this is a great film to watch with friends. Be warned, however: this is not a movie to watch for quality cinema. It is a film to watch for pure laughs.