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Though it doesnt hit the same comic heights as
Bowfinger,
Death at a Funeral is a fun little romp. Granted, not all of the characters are meant to be humorous, like Daniel (Matthew Macfadyen,
Pride & Prejudice) and his wife, Jane (Keeley Hawes,
Tristram Shandy), straight-faced foils for the more over-the-top performers. After Daniels father passes away, the couple offers to host the funeral, so all his relatives descend on the family abode, including Daniels estranged brother, Robert (Rupert Graves,
V for Vendetta). The mood is already tense when their cousin, Martha (Daisy Donovan), arrives with her nervous fianc, Simon (Alan Tudyk,
Serenity). On the way over, Simon takes a Valium thats actually a hallucinogenic concoction cooked up by Marthas pharmacology student brother. By the time they arrive, Simons inhibitions are gone with the wind. Other guests include Uncle Alfie (Peter Vaughn) and an uninvited American mourner (Peter Dinklage). By the end of the movie, one of these individuals will be dead. Though hes worked in the States for several decades, director Frank Oz was born in the UK, and
Death at a Funeral feels like the work of a British filmmaker. As drawing room comedies go, it may not rival
Arsenic and Old Lace, but its still funnier than most. If the film has a flaw, its one misjudged moment of scatological humor, which is sure to induce more cringes than giggles. Fortunately, its over quickly, and Tudyks hilarious performance provides ample compensation. --
Kathleen C. Fennessy Beyond Death at a Funeral
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Stills from Death at a Funeral Description
From acclaimed director Frank Oz (In & Out, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) comes "a fast, furious and riotously funny farce" (Maxim) thatll have you dying with laughter!
As the mourners and guests at a British country manor struggle valiantly to "keep a stiff upper lip," a dignified ceremony devolves into a hilarious, no-holds-barred debacle of misplaced cadavers, indecent exposure, and shocking family secrets. Packed with extras including audio commentaries and an uproarious gag reel, Death at a Funeral blows the lid off the proverbial coffin as "the films delicious comic flourishes... sight gags, slapstick, flawless timing... are served up by an outstanding cast" (O, The Oprah Magazine).
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :DVD
Brand :TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
Label :MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer :MGM (Video & DVD)
MPN :MGMDM110028D
ProductGroup :DVD
Studio :MGM (Video & DVD)
Publisher :MGM (Video & DVD)
UPC :883904100287
EAN :0883904100287
Price :$19.98USD
Lowest Price :$10.18USD
