Sci-Fi That Makes You Laugh
Most movies, no matter how dark, have at least a few funny bits (whether or not they’re intentional). Some, though, really stand out. io9’s made a list of what they think are the ten greatest sci-fi comedies.
Some are obvious choices (Spaceballs squeaks in at #10, and Army of Darkness and Shaun of the Dead share a spot). Some real gems show up on the list, though.
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home appears at #4, appropriately, pulling double-duty as a great comedy and one of the better Star Trek movies. And while Groundhog Day isn’t usually thought of as sci-fi, its time-travel element qualifies it for the list.
Mystery Men and Galaxy Quest are probably the funniest movies on the list that don’t have mainstream popularity, but Ghostbusters and Back to the Future may be the “greatest” movies on the list.