Laughing with the Elite: 10 Special Forces Comedies

Description: A parody of action films like "Rambo," this sequel sees Topper Harley leading a rescue mission in Iraq, filled with slapstick humor and over-the-top action sequences.

Fact: The film features numerous cameos, including appearances by Charlie Sheen's father, Martin Sheen, and his brother, Emilio Estevez.

Description: Created by the minds behind "South Park," this puppet-based comedy follows a group of elite American operatives as they fight global terrorism, with a heavy dose of satire and crude humor.

Fact: The film was made using marionette puppets, which took months to create and manipulate for each scene.

Description: A group of actors, filming a war movie, get mistaken for real soldiers by a drug cartel. Their journey from pampered stars to bumbling commandos is both hilarious and action-packed.

Fact: Robert Downey Jr.'s performance in this film earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Description: This film follows a reporter who stumbles upon a secret U.S. military unit that trains soldiers to become psychic spies. It's a satirical take on the military's alleged experiments with psychic abilities, making it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: The film is based on the book by Jon Ronson, which explores real-life claims of the U.S. military's psychic warfare program.

Description: While not about special forces per se, the film features two mismatched NYPD detectives who inadvertently get involved in a high-stakes financial crime, showcasing their own brand of "elite" policing.

Fact: Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg improvised many of their scenes, leading to some of the film's most memorable moments.

Description: A parody of the 80s TV show "MacGyver," this film features a former special operative who uses unconventional methods to stop a nuclear threat, all while being utterly incompetent.

Fact: The character MacGruber was originally a recurring sketch on "Saturday Night Live."

Description: Although not directly about special forces, the film involves a dictator who gets mistaken for a terrorist, leading to a series of comedic events that could be seen as a parody of elite operations.

Fact: Sacha Baron Cohen's character, Admiral General Aladeen, was inspired by several real-life dictators.

Description: Two journalists get entangled in a CIA plot to assassinate the North Korean leader, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and a very unconventional special operation.

Fact: The film's release was highly controversial, leading to a cyberattack on Sony Pictures, believed to be orchestrated by North Korea.

Description: After her boyfriend turns out to be a CIA agent, a woman and her best friend get pulled into a global espionage adventure, showcasing their own brand of special forces humor.

Fact: The film was shot in multiple locations around the world, including Amsterdam, Vienna, and Budapest, to give it an authentic international feel.

Description: While not strictly about special forces, Detective Frank Drebin's bumbling antics often involve him in situations that require a special kind of skill, making it a comedic parallel to elite operations.

Fact: The film includes a scene where Drebin attends a dinner party where the guests are all famous scientists, including a cameo by James Doohan, who played Scotty in "Star Trek."