A selection of cult parody films that can lift your spirits and evoke a feeling of nostalgia.
Bright action films and dramas have always given rise to the desire to make an excellent parody of them. I propose to recall foreign parody films that have gained worldwide fame. Add to the list in the comments.
Airplane
"Airplane" is a well-known American comedy created in 1980 by Jim Abrahams and brothers David and Jerry Zucker. Thanks to a vibrant constellation of artists, it has become a true masterpiece of its genre.
This film tells the story of the life of former military pilot Ted Stryker, who, against the backdrop of depression and a failed relationship with his girlfriend, is trying to deal with the situation in rather strange ways.
The pilot manages to take part in a variety of ridiculous situations that can only cause homeric laughter and a positive mood in the audience. Enjoy the amazing comedy and get a charge of good mood, because the film starred a real scattering of wonderful actors. All this happens on board a real airplane, which suddenly suffers a disaster. You will enjoy humor on the verge of the absurd, as well as the cliches that abound in such disaster films. And of course, references to the popular films of that time “Apocalypse Now” and “Saturday Night Fever”.
Hotheads 1 and 2
The main character of this film, Topper Harley, played by Charlie Sheen, is a professional pilot, due to whose fault his colleague once died. This situation gives rise to a complex of psychological problems and difficulties; now he faces a rather serious task - to get to the airbase and expose the corrupt authorities. This is a parody of the film "Top Gun", as well as partly of other US films telling about the hardships of the army.
The second part of the film tells about the continuation of the adventures of Topper Harley, performed by the same Charlie Sheen. But this time the films from the Rambo series are taken as a basis. In addition, such cult films as “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”, “Basic Instinct”, “Apocalypse Now”, “Kickboxer”, etc. are parodied here.
Naked gun
"The Naked Gun" is an American comedy parody. The main character of this film is police inspector Frank Dreben, who is trying to cope with various villains trying to destabilize the situation in the world. Of course, at the same time he finds himself in a wide variety of funny and comedic situations.
Starring the incomparable Leslie Nielsen, the film itself is a bright comic parody of the popular television series "Columbo" - a cycle associated with James Bond, a pentology about Dirty Harry. Well, it is based on the famous television series “Police Squad”. You are guaranteed a charge of good mood and vigor after watching it.
Scary movie
This is a famous comedy slasher film that parodies the most famous horror films. The main characters fight a maniac, find themselves in the most unpleasant parody and hilariously funny situations, and the film itself is a vivid parody of the films “Scream” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”
In 2000, he created a real sensation, and the box office in the United States alone amounted to $278 million. A great movie for those who want to spend an evening filled with irresistible humor. The incomparable Anna Faris and Regina Hall played in this movie.
Robin Hood men in tights
The hilarious comedy tells how gang leader Robin Hood tries to mend his relationship with the beautiful maiden Marianne by finding the keys to a chastity belt. At the same time, he has to find himself in the most ridiculous and absurd comedy situations. And it’s true, it’s quite funny, because Robin Hood’s loyal companions are a whole company of funny guys in tight tights and hats with a feather! A vivid parody of films about the noble robber Robin Hood.
Dracula Dead and Happy
The famous vampire Count Dracula suddenly felt his loneliness and realized that it was simply vital for him to leave his abode of bats and darkness. Of course, the hilarious Leslie Nielsen finds nothing better than to travel to distant Victorian England, which is populated by passionate women who fully appreciate love and literally yearn to be seduced. Laughter, a sea of absurd jokes and the incomparable Leslie Nielsen!
Space eggs
"Spaceballs" is a parody of George Lucas' Star Wars. The villain Lord Helmet kidnaps Princess Vesla. And now, in order to save the princess, her father is forced to turn to the space adventurer Captain Lone Star. He agrees to go to save the princess, and his faithful ally Chelobaka Blue helps him in this.
Don't be a threat to South Central while drinking juice on your block.
The main character, nicknamed "Ashtray", decides to move to a crime-ridden suburb of Los Angeles. A real tough guy also has a rather complicated family, a father who is only a couple of years older than him, a grandmother who is not shy about swear words, and a crazy but authoritative cousin nicknamed Lock Dog. This gangster will not let us get bored, because in his arsenal there is even a compact Soviet nuclear warhead.
Lots of adventure, good humor and great actors Shawn Wines and Marlon Wines in the lead roles. There is no overall line in the film, it is just a collection of some miniatures from the life of a young gangster and is a parody of similar boy films like "Authority", "Against the Tide" and "Menace to Society".
Loaded Weapon
A parody of all kinds of detective films "Lethal Weapon", "Dirty Harry", or "Silence of the Lambs". In a hilariously funny comedy, two detectives are looking for the killer of their former partner, and are also trying to figure out a major drug dealer and bring him to light.
Guilty without guilt
An excellent American comedy about the super violinist Harrison, who was accused of murder. Now the middle-aged man needs to escape from prison to find witnesses, as well as the real killer. Well, at the same time he will have to deal with exposing an international conspiracy, having managed to get his brand new tuxedo from the dry cleaners. As always, the wonderful actor Leslie Nielsen played incomparably in this film.
The Indestructible Spy
This is a parody of James Bond starring the magnificent Leslie Nielsen. The former secret agent is forced to return to work again. Having learned about the planned conspiracy, he will have to not only deal with the villains, but also find his new love, played by the magnificent Nicolette Sheridan.
This film managed to parody almost two dozen different works of art, including “Ghost,” “Mission: Impossible,” “Sister Act,” “Home Alone” and “True Lies.” A bright holiday in good company is guaranteed to you!