Comedy films aim to provoke humor through techniques like surprise, exaggeration, funny names, and puns. While many comedies simply entertain, some contain social or political commentary. Popular comedy genres include slapstick humor, romantic comedies, and satires, with classic examples being the Home Alone franchise, Meet the Parents, and Mean Girls. Some films like Rush Hour, Oceans Twelve, and About a Boy challenge comedy conventions by blending humor with action or drama.