5. “The Break-Up”
I think this might have been the only part in this film that I laughed. I just thought the film was dumb and depressing. I think John Michael Higgins is a fantastic actor, and I can not imagine anyone else pulling this off quite as well. Plus, this Yes song is awesome.
4. “Meet the Parents”
I love this movie. I love De Niro doing comedy. The facial expressions through this scene are priceless. Ben Stiller trying to warm his potential in-laws hearts with a story about milking a cat sounds completely dumb. But it absolutely works. The prayer that Stiller says is hilarious as well with him reciting the lines from a song in the musical Godspell.
3. “Little Miss Sunshine”
The actors all do a fantastic job in this film. Alan Arkin won the Oscar, of course, but I really felt this was an ensemble film in every sense. What starts out as just a family dinner soon turns ugly. First, Grandpa is opposed to fried chicken, again. Then we learn why Uncle Frank tries to kill himself. In the midst of that, we discover Uncle Frank is gay. Seems like a normal dinner for a seven year old girl.
2. “Wedding Crashers”
When I saw Wedding Crashers for the first time I was sitting in between my parents. Now to some this may be awkward, but for me I feel like if I can make it through the oral sex class in Old School I can make it through anything. I think this film is absolutely hysterical, but nothing tops this scene in the whole film. Best line, “Holy Shh..” “Shirts and Pants. Holy Shirts and Pants. It’s a little corny and obvious…”
1. “What About Bob?”
It is so easy to fall in love with Bill Murray in this film. Like Wedding Crashers, this is my favorite scene in the film. Richard Dreyfuss is also a great actor, and though it is hard to like him in this film, you can understand where he is coming from at some points.
What do you think? Were any of your favorites left off the list? Let us know in the comments.
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has a hilarious dinner table scene. If you've never seen it, I suggest a rental. It is Steve Martin at his finest.
I really beg to differ with you, here are my three favorite.
3 "Alien" The crew is at the table when John hurt get convulsions. Next the "chest buster" alien breaks free as Yaphet Kotto reaches for a fork. The Alien races off leaving a shocked crew behind.
2. "When Harry Met sally" Meg Ryan proves a point to Billy Crystal by faking an orgasm in a crowded deli. The woman at next table orders "I'm having whatever she's having".
1. "The Color Purple" After years of horrible abuse, Whoopi Goldberg finally decides to leave Mister and she does it in stunning fashion at the holiday dinner. She tells Danny Glover at one point,"The grave you dug for me has already been dug for you".
I agree with you on Alien. It is a classic scene and freakin amazing, but I wanted to do comedic scenes. Harry Met Sally was definitely considered and I don't really have a reason for it not to be on the list
Definitely "The In-Laws." "Flies with beaks?"