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A Time To Laugh, A Time To Weep Quiz
Adam Sandler's intense film "Uncut Gems" was a departure from his comedic roles like "Happy Gilmore". Can you find the serious and comedic movies made by famous comedians?
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by GBfan.
Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Bill Murray
Jamie Foxx
Robin Williams
Will Ferrell
Steve Carell
Beautiful BoyAwakeningsCaddyshackMrs. DoubtfireZoolanderJust MercyBroken FlowersEverything Must GoBooty CallDespicable Me
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Broken Flowers
Answer: Bill Murray
Don Johnston (Bill Murray) finds his life falling apart after a breakup. He receives an anonymous letter than he has a long lost 19 year old son looking for his father. The 2005 drama costarred Jessica Lange and Sharon Stone and was a major dramatic departure role for Murray. He claimed at the time that the finest acting he'd ever done was for "Broken Flowers".
2. Just Mercy
Answer: Jamie Foxx
Walter McMillan (Jamie Foxx) is convicted and sent to death row in Alabama for a crime he didn't commit at 13 years old. Can a young Harvard lawyer Bryan Stevenson (Michael P. Jordan) save his life? This is the plot to the 2019 drama "Just Mercy", which helped bring attention to the equal rights movement in the legal field.
3. Awakenings
Answer: Robin Williams
Robin plays a doctor who begins treating catatonic patients with a "miracle" new drug in the 1990 film "Awakenings". The movie costars Robert DeNiro and is a tearjerker. The drug brings new alertness and life back to the catatonic patients but its effects are short-lived. The film is symbolic as the doctor realizes his life is short and not to be taken for granted.
4. Zoolander
Answer: Will Ferrell
Ben Stiller plays the lead role of Derek Zoolander, a male model who takes his career way too seriously in the outrageous comedy with Owen Wilson. Will Ferrell plays the role of fashion designer Jacobim Mugatu in the 2001 R-rated comedy. After Mugatu signs Derek to star in his "Derelicte" fashion show, he brainwashes him to kill the prime minister of Malaysia.
5. Caddyshack
Answer: Bill Murray
Bill Murray plays the role of Carl Spackler, an eccentric lawn care worker at a fancy golf club in the 1980 hilarious comedy "Caddyshack". The film is loaded with memorable quotes like Murray swinging a golf club in the rain and saying, "What an incredible Cinderella story. This unknown comes out of nowhere to lead the pack. At Augusta, he's on his final hole."
6. Despicable Me
Answer: Steve Carell
Steve Carell provides the voice of Gru, the leader of the Minions, in the "Despicable Me" animated film series. The first film came out in 2010 and the fourth film in the hilarious series came 14 years later. Gru is a dastardly criminal mastermind whose life takes a turn when he finds out that he has three lovable adoptees to handle.
7. Mrs. Doubtfire
Answer: Robin Williams
In 1993, Robin Williams went drag and became Mrs. Doubtfire, a British housekeeper, in order to spend more time with his children after a divorce. Co-star Sally Field puts out an ad for a nanny after their divorce and Daniel (Robin Williams) goes to the extreme of becoming Mrs. Doubtfire to get the job.
8. Booty Call
Answer: Jamie Foxx
In 1997, Jamie Foxx teamed up with fellow cast member of "In Living Color", Tommy Davidson, for the outrageous sex comedy "Booty Call". The film starred Vivica A. Fox as the chief love interest in the film along with Tamala Jones and comedian Bernie Mac.
9. Everything Must Go
Answer: Will Ferrell
A departure from Will Ferrell's comedic roles, "Everything Must Go" begins with Will's character falling off the wagon, losing his job, and getting kicked out of his house by his wife in the first 15 minutes of the 2010 drama. As he ponders where his life is going, the touching story changes with his introduction to a new neighbor.
10. Beautiful Boy
Answer: Steve Carell
Steve Carell plays the father of a family dealing with loss, addiction, and recovery in the 2018 R-rated drama "Beautiful Boy". The film was a breakthrough role for actor Timothee Chalamet as Nic Sheff, the oldest boy in the family. The basis of the movie was "Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction", a memoir written by Nic Sheff himself.
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