"Comedy is often the most subjective of all film genres, and regardless of subgenre, budget, or story, a good comedy should first and foremost make an audience laugh. However, great comedies don't need to pander to the masses to be successful, and comedies that find their niche can be insightful, touching, and even inspiring. Some great comedies use their humor to deal with serious issues, while others use these comedic elements to keep their audiences engaged in a complicated or nuanced story.
This decade has seen the emergence of many great comedies, and due to the advent of smaller studios, streaming services, and other digital distribution platforms, there are many great comedies that were released to little fanfare. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of great comedies out there, but these films reflect a wide variety of the types of films that deserved more attention this decade."
