5 Films That Prove Rachel McAdams Is a Comedic Genius

Is The Hot Chick a great movie? Not really, but it does serve as the catalyst for McAdams's career in comedy seeing as it was her Hollywood debut. The movie follows what happens when high school "hot chick" Jessica (McAdams) accidentally swaps body with a criminal (Rob Schneider) before a big cheerleading competition. Though some of the jokes are outdated now, seeing McAdams pretend to be Schneider while Schneider pretends to be McAdams is truly wild.

Perhaps the role McAdams is best known for, Regina George is the queen of mean. It's also one of her most quotable roles, proving she can deliver lines like "Boo, you wh*re!" and "Is butter a carb?" with a straight face. It takes someone with excellent comedic chops to be able to pull off a flower-laced back brace and still look good.

Another iconic film, Wedding Crashers has everything from an intense Isla Fisher to an aggressive Bradley Cooper. Not to mention, it includes one of the better comedy duos from the early-'00s, Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. As Clare Cleary, McAdams gets to play off of Wilson and truly embrace the rom-com crown that is rightfully hers.

While About Time is more of a dramedy, it still has its laugh-out-loud moments. In fact, one of the best scenes involves McAdams, Domhnall Gleeson, and a restaurant that requires patrons to eat in the dark. Throughout the film, McAdams is quirky, and watching Gleeson try to woo her can bring a smile to anyone's face.

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After appearing in a string of dramas, McAdams blessed us with this gem. She really shines throughout the whole movie, particularly in a scene when she thinks she's got a fake gun in a seedy dive bar. Her charm is only amplified by Jason Bateman, who plays her onscreen husband. Seriously, the pair ought to think about teaming up on more comedies in the future! What starts as an innocent weekly game night transforms into so much more when McAdams's character realises none of it is actually a game.