—flaws, quirks, and unique perspectives. A well-developed character with a clear, sensible goal that is difficult to obtain is the foundation of a good story.
In recent years, the line between TV sitcoms and film hitcoms has blurred. The success of franchises like Knives Out (a mystery-comedy hybrid) or the revival of classic TV shows into movies (like The Bob’s Burgers Movie ) shows that audiences crave the familiarity of the sitcom format on the big screen.
Use camera angles and composition to enhance a joke—for example, a "deadpan" close-up after a character says something ridiculous.