Death at a Funeral
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Movie Reviews of Death at a Funeral
Movie Review: A film that could not have been funnier
Summary: 5 Stars
For a long time, I thought about writing a review for Death at a funeral. It is one of the best films I've seen this year. It is infact the funniest film I've seen in the last 2-3 years. The story is based on the happenings at a funeral, there are several characters and they all are English. There is something about the English which seems more tolerable, maybe it's their accent or that particular side of their personalities to choose to be a bit lowkey about. Whatever it is, it works alarmingly well. I think I had tears in my eyes laughing. I've made all my good friends see this and they all loved it. My sister just finished watching it and she thought it was the best film ever. I thought it was an instant cult classic (Whether that's true or not, who cares)
Strengths of the film - No boring characters, it's only 1hour 26 mins and ridiculously funny, character growth, druggy behaviour, old people, irritation and more irritation. Jerry Seinfeld recently said on Conan O Brien that "irritation" is the single funniest thing in humor. He was right. Death at a Funeral will not irritate you but seeing how irritated the characters are becoming, you will fall of your chair or couch or seat. Some people said this film was predictable. I think the same people should go and watch Scary Movies.
Movie Review: One of the funniest I've ever seen
Summary: 5 Stars
My spouse and I went to a theatre under the false impression that something else was showing. Oh well, we felt. It looks good. So we decided to see this one.
From the very beginning, when the undertakers brought the wrong body to the funeral, we were laughing. One of those attending the funeral had a collection of drugs to make Keith Richards jealous. His sister gave what she thought was valium to her fiance. It turned out the drug was a hallucinogen.
In fact, the guy who acted the part of the stoned character should get the "best actor" award. He was fabulous.
What's the PC word for a "dwarf" these days? Whatever that it, there is a short character who exposes a few flaws in the--character--of the deceased. The interaction including and related to him is hysterical.
I'm not sure what else to say that wouldn't give too much away. Suffice it to way your side will hurt you'll be laughing so hard.
There were times it bordered on slapstick, but the English to a better job of slapstick than we Yanks do. The actors fit together remarkably well. Indeed, you'll still be laughing through the credits at the end when they depict that characters during an outtake or two.
Don't miss it if you're in need of a laugh. This is a gem!
Movie Review: A Laugh Riot
Summary: 5 Stars
I and my partner went and saw this at a local theatre this evening (the Twin Cities) and could barely contain ourselves from this screw-ball's, unbelievable comic antics that this film sets us up for.
You will not be disappointed purchasing this film when, for North Americans, this film becomes available for Region 1 DVD players. In the realm of comic movies, this film easily ranks at the top of the list since the beginning of comedy. It's a master piece of wondrously comic tour-de-force acting/situation/unbelievable and yet believable antics/"accidents" . . . it is a wonderful comic delight from the end of the opening titles to the very last credit rolling down the screen, with your diaphragm finally able to stop contracting for yet an even bigger comic moment! This film breaks the star ratings . . . it deserves at least 50, probably 75. A triumph of fun
You will, if you're not passed out from laughing so hard it hurts, want to see it again right away. None of the unbelievable scenarios, which become more outlandish and more hysterically funny with each triggering event could, if you have a weak heart . . . send you to your local ER with the biggest smile on your face that any ER staff may have ever seen. Make sure your life insurance is up to date before viewing!
Movie Review: Laughing from the Gut!
Summary: 5 Stars
We rented this on Net-Filx, and I can recommend it alone, for thoroughly continuous humor. The fun just doesn't quit, and doesn't disappoint. It's like the Marx Brothers, or Rodney Dangerfield at his best....that is a "Rodney Dangerfield" playing every male part! Death and Love are two subjects of both the greatest human seriousness, and greatest human folly. This film is the antidote to the up-tight and lugubrious religious, and funeral industry's, professional superficiality....and in the social context, of expected conventional funeral behavior. In its way, it loosens up the mind to consider the real meaning of a death and remembrance, the true meaning of mourning...and the deeper meaning of human life. I'm overstating just a little, but this film does carry a very clever screen play, and excellent character acting. I can assuredly recommend it to lovers of good comedy. I think this film is in there with "Sideways", as one of the most extravagantly delightful films of the new century.Movie Review: One of the Funniest Movies Ever Made!
Summary: 5 Stars
****NO SPOILERS HERE****
This film is best enjoyed if you know nothing about the plot, and ergo I shall reveal nothing.
I love the comedies of director Frank Oz, from Bowfinger to Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
But after the dreadful remake of The Stepford Wives, I didn't have high hopes for "Death at a Funeral."
But from about the second line in the movie, it is BURST out loud funny. And while it's hard to believe the momentum can be maintained, especially given the morbid theme, the plot surprises continue and the laughs build until the riotous crescendo. Comedies are my favorite genre, and it's difficult to remember a movie funnier than this.
Director Oz apparently benefited by getting out of Hollywood, and working with a no-name cast in the UK, and this is his by far his funniest and best work.
Highly, highly, highly recommended.