Party Central

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Party Central is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 323 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Billy Crystal's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Disney Plus.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Party Central is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Party Central land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Mike and Sulley are back at Monsters University for a fun-filled weekend with their Oozma Kappa fraternity brothers. The gang is throwing their first party, but no one’s showing up. Luckily for them, Mike and Sulley have come up with a plan to make sure “Party Central” is the most epic party the school has ever seen. Billy Crystal and John Goodman lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2014. The timing in Party Central is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Party Central is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Billy Crystal is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.