Sci-Friday Top Five: Comedies

Sci-Friday is back, and what I mean by that is that I’m not going to trick you into looking at beautiful pictures of dogs I’ve known and loved. That was last week.

Instead, today we’re looking at five of my favorite sci-fi comedies. Even after some consideration, I hesitate to say this is my “top five” for this subgenre; there are loads and loads of contenders out there, and the category could be considered very broadly.

With that caveat out of the way, I’m excited! These films are smart: like traditional science fiction, the futuristic scenarios really showcase fundamental human problems. Similarly, comedies are an excellent vehicle for present-day social commentary. The movies I’ve chosen balance these forces without being too heavy-handed.

Besides the aforementioned trick post, I have now created several lists for you to enjoy. Check them out if you’ve missed any of the previous weeks: Time Travel Paradoxes, Five Great Sci-Fi Reads, Five Dystopian Future Films, and my Favorite Sci-F…