The Funniest Comedies You've Never Seen

When people talk about Rian Johnson movies, they never seem to mention The Brothers Bloom, probably because this 2008 comedy is overshadowed by the rest of his filmography (Brick, Looper, and The Last Jedi). And that's too bad because The Brothers Bloom is a delightful romp full of confidence schemes, double crosses, and a lot of nitroglycerin.

Set in a world where Wes Anderson would feel right at home, The Brothers Bloom follows two brothers—Stephen (Mark Ruffalo) and Bloom (Adrien Brody)—who've been fleecing people out of their money since childhood. Stephen is the mastermind, the man who writes and directs the con, and Bloom is his leading man, the actor who sells the story. With the help of Bang Bang (Rinko Kikuchi), their pistol-packing, nearly mute assistant, the brothers have become the greatest flimflam artists alive, but now, they're looking to cash out with one last job.

Their mark is Penelope Stamp (Rachel Weisz), an eccentric heiress who spends her time "collecting hobbies." She's lonely and shy—although she's pretty good at playing the banjo, throwing karate kicks, and juggling chainsaws—and she quickly falls for the uptight Bloom. Unfortunately, he's starting to feel the same way about her, which makes the job a lot more complicated. Worse still, the brothers are being followed by a figure from their past, and soon, Bloom starts to suspect that maybe Stephen is running a scam behind his back.

Narrated by the great Ricky Jay, The Brothers Bloom might be a bit too quirky for some, but if you don't mind the fantastical style, then Ruffalo, Brody, and Weisz are incredibly fun to watch. Plus, like any good con movie, it does a great job of constantly making you wonder if you're in on the game or if you're actually being played.