The best (other) example I can think of that combines noir tendencies and comedy is GET SHORTY. A lot of Leonard's stuff comes close, but there's almost ways a dark undertone of crime that leavens the humor enough to take "screwball" out of the equation, at least for me. GET SHORTY is just so much fun.BTW, I heartily concur with Ms. Courthope's comments. THE BIG O is laugh out loud funny. |