Top 10 Comedy Shootout Films

Description: Detective Frank Drebin's investigation into a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II leads to a series of hilarious mishaps, including a chaotic shootout at a baseball stadium. The film's deadpan delivery and absurd situations make it a comedy classic.

Fact: Leslie Nielsen was initially hesitant to take on the role of Frank Drebin, thinking it might be too silly, but his performance became iconic. The film spawned two sequels.

Description: A bounty hunter is sent to Brazil to retrieve his employer's son, but instead finds himself embroiled in a treasure hunt and a shootout with local thugs. The film's action is punctuated with humor, particularly in the character dynamics.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's character was originally written for Arnold Schwarzenegger. The film was initially titled "Welcome to the Jungle" but was changed to avoid confusion with Guns N' Roses' song.

Description: A small-time crook is mistaken for an actor and ends up in Hollywood, where he teams up with a private eye for a murder mystery. The film features a blend of noir elements with comedy, including a shootout that's both thrilling and hilarious.

Fact: The film's title is a reference to the James Bond film "Thunderball." Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer had a great rapport, which added to the film's charm.

Description: This British action-comedy follows a top London cop who is transferred to a seemingly quiet village where he uncovers a conspiracy involving a series of grisly "accidents." The film's blend of slapstick humor and over-the-top action scenes, including a memorable shootout in the village square, makes it a standout in this collection.

Fact: The film was inspired by the director's love for action movies, particularly 'Point Break' and 'Bad Boys II'. The village used for filming was actually a set built specifically for the movie.

Description: A stoner and his dealer find themselves on the run from hitmen after witnessing a murder. Their escape involves a lot of running, hiding, and shooting, all while under the influence, making for some very funny action sequences.

Fact: The film was initially conceived as a vehicle for Seth Rogen and James Franco to showcase their comedic chemistry. The term "Pineapple Express" refers to a real weather phenomenon.

Description: A group of actors shooting a war movie in Vietnam inadvertently get caught up in real combat, leading to a series of comedic shootouts and misadventures. The film satirizes Hollywood and war movies, with a particularly memorable scene involving a helicopter gunship.

Fact: The film was controversial for its portrayal of mental disability and use of blackface, but it also received praise for its humor and performances. Robert Downey Jr. won a Golden Globe for his role.

Description: Two young cops go undercover in a high school to bust a drug ring, leading to a series of comedic misadventures, including a shootout at a prom. The film's mix of action, buddy cop dynamics, and high school humor makes it a standout.

Fact: The film is based on the 1980s TV series of the same name, but with a modern twist. Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill improvised many of their scenes.

Description: Two mismatched NYPD detectives, one a desk jockey and the other a former forensic accountant, get a chance to prove themselves when they stumble upon a financial conspiracy. Their bumbling attempts at heroism include a shootout that's as funny as it is chaotic.

Fact: The film includes real-life financial figures like Bernie Madoff and Allen Stanford as part of its plot. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg had great chemistry, leading to another film together.

Description: An uptight FBI agent and a street-smart Boston cop team up to take down a drug lord, leading to a series of comedic confrontations, including a shootout in a nail salon. The film's humor comes from the clash of personalities and the absurdity of their situations.

Fact: Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy had great chemistry, leading to discussions about a sequel. The film was a box office success, grossing over $229 million worldwide.

Description: In 1970s Los Angeles, a private eye and a hired enforcer team up to solve the case of a missing girl, which spirals into a conspiracy involving pornographic films and a shootout at a car wash. The film's humor is rooted in the characters' ineptitude and the era's setting.

Fact: The film was directed by Shane Black, known for his work on "Lethal Weapon" and "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang." Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling improvised many of their scenes.