Directed by:
Frank OzScreenplay:
Dean CraigCinematography:
Oliver CurtisComposer:
Murray GoldCast:
Matthew Macfadyen, Rupert Graves, Alan Tudyk, Andy Nyman, Daisy Donovan, Jane Asher, Keeley Hawes, Peter Vaughan, Ewen Bremner, Peter Dinklage, Kris Marshall (more)VOD (2)
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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. (Verve Pictures)
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This is the perfect concentrate of all the positions of dryly black humor that perhaps only the British can boast of. That it will screw itself into absurdity will surprise no one at the first peek into the coffin; however, the fact that it manages to handle both the drugged participants and all the terrifying family secrets is an absolute mystery to me. 4 ½.
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A hackneyed premise boosted with hits of LSD and a gay dwarf. The successful comeback of former comedy master Frank Oz has juice, is properly British, morbid and cynical, and maintains its quality even when one of the main characters gets feces on his face. Plus it has a not entirely mainstream cast, which is all the more interesting for that. I recommend serving this up after a weekend breakfast.
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Excellent British humor, which will not suit everyone. It launches into an absurd drama that gradually builds up, but maintains a good level throughout. All the while, you know it's on a lighter note and it works. Entertainment from start to finish that never gets boring. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, that much I'm sure of, but give this comedy a chance. Some of the characters and scenes are absolutely excellent.
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I instantly liked this film the first time I saw it. I’m really keen on dry English humor, and there was plenty of it here. I enjoyed the perfect concert of the various little complications that turned the originally planned funeral into something completely different. I also liked how the individual roles were cast. The role of Simon, in particular, must have been tailor-made for Alan Tudyk. He is excellent at playing these unfortunate characters who always end up taking the fall for things that weren’t their fault. To mention a negative, I could definitely do without the toilet scene with Uncle Alfie – perhaps a German influence?
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A superbly cast black comedy (like death) from the reliable Frank Oz that continually builds, surprises, entertains and amuses from the opening to the closing credits. Although I was really disgusted by one toilet moment, I laughed practically all the time. And the cast is so great, I don't know who I should praise first. An inconspicuous gem.
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