This is one of Chevy Chase's lesser-known titles, but it's probably my favorite in the way of humor and aesthetic. Funny Farm contains very similar humor to Chevy Chase's Vacation films, but it is much lighter on the raunchiness. Indeed, I wouldn't recommend all of his Vacation movies on a site like this. But Funny Farm does a good job of reigning in the crude humor, sexuality, etc., and delivers on a genuinely fun situational comedy.

Andy Farmer and his wife, Elizabeth, leave New York City to start a new life in the small town of Redbud. Andy aspires to be a novelist, lost in his fantasies of the beautiful, idyllic life that awaits them, and just about everything that could go wrong does go wrong.

I don't want to promote this movie as a shining example of moral behavior. In fact, it's somewhat explicit within the film that that is not the case. Andy and Elizabeth reach the brink of divorce as a result of petty behavior. Goodness does triumph, though, and it ends up being a sweet story that humorously reminds us of the realities of making major transitions in life.

It's a good film in the sense that it accurately captures the idealism ingrained in so many of us, shows how that can sometimes be our downfall, while still offering hope for the dreamers out there that we can see our dreams come to fruition—but oftentimes it entails those dreams unfolding in a different way than we envisioned.

In addition to the heartwarming narrative, the movie is packed with laughs and a cozy setting. It's the kind of film that makes you feel at home, even as it pokes fun at the gap between expectation and reality.

If you're looking for something lighthearted and fun that still has a bit of heart, Funny Farm is a delightful choice.