2025 has not been a year for simple comedy. At a time when people are becoming more aware everyday about the insidious forces at work in the world, it makes sense that art would reflect a more complex understanding of genre. Most films with comedic elements or moments can be described by other genres more readily, often intersecting with horror, drama, sci-fi, and anything else that benefits from a few laughs to balance out the conceptual subversion of today's stories. Some of the best comedy movies of 2024 were also offbeat, but this year has felt particularly devoid of lighthearted palette cleansers.

The upside of combining comedy and complexity is that the humor feels richer and more earned. Audiences aren't just laughing at physical comedy and bathroom jokes, they're understanding the

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