Death at a Funeral (2007)

Posted : 8 months ago at Mar 8 11:06

Death at a Funeral isn't the 'omg-you-gotta-watch-this' movie. The movie's slightly humorous, but I was grossed out by the toilet humor. XP It's hard to believe that a lot of exaggerated, unfortunate events can happen in one afternoon and even on a funeral. In real life, I think the funeral wouldn't be that bad if people would cooperate, listen, and show respect. So I say this is exaggerated. The only thing I liked from this movie is the ending when one of the sons gave the speech about their father.

Rating : 6/10

Posted : 1 year, 1 month ago at Sep 18 4:32

Jane: "Would you like a cup of tea, Sandra?" Sandra: "Tea can do many things, Jane, but it can't bring back the dead." Only the English filmmaking industry could exercise the concept of a sombre funeral service as a foundation on which to build an eccentric black comedy. Death at a Funeral is the latest comedy from American director Frank "voice of Yoda" Oz. Regardless of being directed by the said American, the film encompasses a distinct English flavour as it's blessed with a wonderful English country setting, mostly English actors, and a reasonably clever script courtesy of Dean Craig. At times the film is reminiscent of an episode of Fawlty Towers with its frenetic antics and oddball scenarios, but minus the comedy genius of John Cleese. Director Frank Oz is recognised for his p...Read more

Posted : 1 year, 9 months ago at Jan 27 4:55

The BBC website describes 'Death At A Funeral' as a desperate bid to marry a Richard Curtis comedy of middle-class manners with the taste-free gross-out style of the Farrelly Brothers. I can't say I really like those directors, but I can say I enjoyed this. Any film that can combine midget wrestling, hallucinogenic drugs and scatology at a funeral and still retain some class deserves some praise. The cast on paper we're not a huge pull in my decision to watch the movie, but there were a few surprises, mainly Daisy Donovan whom I thought was excellent here. Death At A Funeral is a welcome return to the British farcical comedies of old.

Rating : 7/10