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Originally Posted by Erich
Correct me if my assumption is off base here, but I think that's a problem with comedies because the traditional 3 act structure requires events in the story to transpire that aren't good for comedies.
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Originally Posted by Tiduwho
Knocked Up and 40 Year Old Virgin really suffer in that 3rd act. Even Office Space to an extent, and that's my favorite comedy of all time.
I think there is a natural need in the traditional movie structure for the 3rd act to have some serious character learning or "point" to the whole adventure, and it's hard to get there in a comedy format.
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I think there is truth to this sentiment, but I also think it always comes down to whether or not there is a story with characters we care about.
I think there are a lot of comedy movies that have a lot of all-time scenes that are not necessarily all-time movies. Comedies too often for me feel like a collection of skits with a thin layer of story sprinkled throughout.
Stepbrothers is a prime example for me. I think Act 1 and 2 have some top level comedy moments and lines, but it totally falls apart leading up to and through the Catalina Wine Mixer.
Speaking of Apatow, I used to love Knocked Up, I haven't seen it in a while.
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Originally Posted by GSUdawg521
Dude wrote Heavyweights tho
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Heavyweights!