Airplane!

In the 1980 comedy classic 'Airplane!', directed by Jim Abrahams and starring Robert Hays, passengers and crew aboard a flight face a series of hilarious and chaotic events when the crew falls ill due to food poisoning. As the only hope for the passengers, an ex-fighter pilot must overcome his fear of flying to save the day. Filled with witty humor, slapstick comedy, and unforgettable one-liners, 'Airplane!' is a timeless parody of disaster films that continues to entertain audiences with its absurd and whimsical take on the genre.

Critics unanimously praised 'Airplane!' for its groundbreaking spoof comedy that remains unrivaled. Rotten Tomatoes gives it an impressive 97% rating, calling it a 'hilarious and smart satire that transforms a seemingly cliched genre into something extraordinary.' IMDb rates it 7.7/10 with audiences lauding its comedic brilliance and memorable performances. Metacritic scores it at 78/100, highlighting the film's innovative comedic style and sharp dialogue. Empire Magazine hails it as 'surely one of the most laugh-provokingly uproarious and well-crafted disaster movies ever made.' Roger Ebert describes it as 'a masterpiece of comic high jinks that leaves no joke untried.' 'Airplane!' is a comedic gem that continues to garner praise for its wit, humor, and timeless appeal.