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These movies are brilliantly written, but above all will do anything to get a laugh, no matter how silly, how absurd, how ridiculous — how stupid.
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
When power-hungry Napoleon tries to stand on two legs, flatulence erupts, amusing the kids and reminding adults how low Serkis will go to get a laugh.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 2025
Jim was known for his wit and doing anything to get a laugh, but beyond his silliness, there was a real depth to him too.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Sometimes Romy’s adventures lead to moments of embarrassment—Kidman knows how to get a laugh.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
When power-hungry Napoleon tries to stand on two legs, flatulence erupts, amusing the kids and reminding adults how low Serkis will go to get a laugh.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 2025
Jim was known for his wit and doing anything to get a laugh, but beyond his silliness, there was a real depth to him too.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Sometimes Romy’s adventures lead to moments of embarrassment—Kidman knows how to get a laugh.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Get a laugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20a%20laugh. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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