The Alarmist

This week's easiest comedy pick is The Alarmist. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 20 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. David Arquette is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Alarmist earns its spot. The jokes in The Alarmist land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Young Tommy Hudler decides to become a security systems salesman, and is an instant success. Everything seems to be going great until he discovers there's more to this business and his boss Heinrich than he previously suspected. The chemistry David Arquette and Stanley Tucci bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. The Alarmist came out in 1998. What keeps The Alarmist from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Alarmist. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. David Arquette 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.

The Alarmist was released in 1998, directed by Evan Dunsky. The full 92-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.