An American Werewolf in Paris

An American Werewolf in Paris has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 770 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Tom Everett Scott is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

An American Werewolf in Paris is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. An American Werewolf in Paris gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. An American man unwittingly gets involved with werewolves who have developed a serum allowing them to transform at will. Tom Everett Scott and Julie Delpy lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1997. An American Werewolf in Paris earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, An American Werewolf in Paris is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Tom Everett Scott sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.