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Comedic scenes

posted 14 years ago by Narf666
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Did anyone else think Salvador just had some of the funniest moments you have ever seen in a movie? The scene where Belushi puts acid into the newslady's drink was fricken hilarious I thought. But the part that really got me was the "menstrual cycle" line.

In fact, every scene with Belushi was pretty much comedy gold. I would almost say that this movie is somewhat of a dark comedy at times. The most amazing thing though is that in such a serious film, these scenes don't feel out of place at all. I have to give Stone props for making what I thought was simultaneously one of the funniest and most dramatic movies I have seen in a while.

[–] dschoenike 13 years ago

I agree 100%. I just caught this film again on Netflix recently, and couldn't believe how many times I started laughing. the one that stands out the most for me is when Dr Rock is going to get his dog (spoilers) :) and the lady tell him they put the dog to sleep. He then asks in all seriousness, "well when's he gonna wake up"? I may watch it again, but I think "every" scene with Jim Belushi had some humor in it. Great film all around.
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when Dr Rock hits the beer bottle against the tree to turn it into a sharp weapon, but it didn't break and he just stares at it, and continues to hold it out as if its dangerous. :) funny.

[–] toursiveu 13 years ago

The whole confession by James Woods at the church was the scene that made me laugh the most. I don't know if some of the speech was improvised but it shows Woods at his best!

[–] LightningLad 11 years ago

Definitely - strangely enough, I think JB was never funnier, he has all sorts of great moments - when he tells the thug how he can tell the thug couldn't keep his hands off his blackheads in high school, and when he tries to break the bottle.

Some might feel the comedy detracts from it but I think it's necessary as a reminder of humanity in an awful situation, it provides a stark contrast to and illuminates the horrific tragedy.

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[–] Degree7 10 years ago

I thought the funniest part was when Woods hands Belushi the cyanide capsule in such a nonchalant way, as they drive into El Salvador, and Belushi realizes what he's getting into. Dark humor,

Limit of the Willing Suspension of Disbelief: directly proportional to its awesomeness.

[–] leighburne 10 years ago

The most amazing thing though is that in such a serious film, these scenes don't feel out of place at all.

Exactly what most impressed me as well. It's so very well balanced that it never feels forced or inappropriate.