MovieChat Forums > Easy Money (1983) Discussion > Comedic Formula Pioneer?

Comedic Formula Pioneer?


Was Easy Money the pioneer for a certain comedic formula?

You know the one where the lead character has to achieve a certain goal throughout the film to win a big prize at the end?

Brewster's Millions (1985), Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore are some with the same formula.

To me this formula has a similar affect in many SNL actors films.
Murphy,Akyroyd,Farley,Spade,Mcdonald,and probably more.

I don't know, it's just a thought. What do you guys think?

reply

No. Brewster's Millions was based on an old book and also was made into I think 2 other movies before the Richard Pryor film.

reply