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This Is Spinal Tap named greatest comedy of all time

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This Is Spinal Tap has been named the greatest comedy of all time in a poll assembled by Time Out.

The 1984 cult classic, directed by Rob Reiner, took the Number One spot above Airplane!, in second, and Monty Python's Life of Brian, which came third. Speaking about the choice for the top spot, Time Out critic David Jenkins said:

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It's sublimely funny and sharp - a comedy built for the long haul which matures with each viewing. It's so perfectly constructed and performed, the characters so rich and realistic, that it's initially a challenge to determine the dividing line between reality and fiction.

Voters taking part in the poll included Ghostbusters star Dan Aykroyd, Shaun of the Dead director Edgar Wright and The Office co-creator Stephen Merchant.

The Top Ten was as follows:
1. This Is Spinal Tap
2. Airplane!
3. Monty Python's Life Of Brian
4. Annie Hall
5. Monty Python And The Holy Grail
6. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
7. Withnail And I
8. Groundhog Day
9. Some Like It Hot
10. The Jerk

*hasn't seen any of the top 10*

I wonder if Blazing Saddles would be up there if it wasn't for the PC brigade?

It's a good list, although Groundhog Day?? Really??

I remember when I first watched This is Spinal Tap years ago trying to figure out if it was a real documentary or a piss take, it's really funny though so good call.

I liked Groundhog Day but it felt like more of a romcom than a hilarious film. I found Withnail and I brilliant too but I wouldn't say it was a great comedy.

yeah Airplane! is probably my favourite :love:

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Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 4569381)

I liked Groundhog Day but it felt like more of a romcom than a hilarious film. I found Withnail and I brilliant too but I wouldn't say it was a great comedy.

Yeah same really, it was a good film but I don't remember it being that funny

What a silly list.

Catwoman has the most hilarious acting that I've ever seen.

I laugh my head off every time I see Withnail and I..

My personal favourite is The Man with Two Brains

Loved all those in the Top Ten.

One of my all-time fave comedies is Young Frankenstein.