- Actors: Andrew Scott, Kelly Reilly, Darren Healy, Katy Davis
- Directors: Robert Quinn
- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Cest La Vie
- DVD Release Date: 21 Mar 2005
- Run Time: 56 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0007MSQ7U
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 68,268 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It's quite a slick enjoyable ride of a film. There are some twists and moments of comedy and it kept me interested throughout. Comparisons have been made with Shallow Grave, if I'm being honest I would say that it lacks some of the quality & drama of Shallow Grave, but it is still worth watching on it's own merits. Not a classic, but it's a decent enough film and is a good evenings entertainment for just a few pounds.
It's worth noting that Amazon lists the film as lasting 58 minutes, whereas the DVD states a running length of 88mins which is much more accurate.
A real bonus here is the DVD extras, where there is the inclusion of a 30 minute subtitled short film about an assasination at a hotel, the mystery unravels & it's a good little story which I enjoyed as much as the main feature. I don't always look at the extra's, but if you buy this DVD it really is worth a look at this one.
It's worth noting that Amazon lists the film as lasting 58 minutes, whereas the DVD states a running length of 88mins which is much more accurate.
A real bonus here is the DVD extras, where there is the inclusion of a 30 minute subtitled short film about an assasination at a hotel, the mystery unravels & it's a good little story which I enjoyed as much as the main feature. I don't always look at the extra's, but if you buy this DVD it really is worth a look at this one.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Quite a good black comedy aided by an interesting and attractive female lead. The story has some good twists. The acting is very good. There would have been five stars but the sound track was overbearing and not necessary. It took some of the enjoyment away (as was the case in another qulaity production 'Proof'). There was just no need for the excessive noise.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I'd give it a "C"
21 Feb 2008
Format:DVD
The first 45 minutes had all the excitement of a Beverly Hills 90210 episode. Maybe not that much. When the main guy goes to bury his dead girlfriend and lo-and-behold finds another dead body in the ditch he's just dug, you know believablity is not going to be a high point in this movie. The series of unbeleivable scenarios is just beginning to unfold however, and at a rate that's much quicker than the first 45 minutes. The unbeleivablity would have been more forgivable if other elements had been more interesting, but those other elements were missing for me. OK, the second half was at least an improvement on the first in terms of generating interest. Not a terrible movie, but not a great one either.
A little of this, a little of that (and some dead bodies, too)
19 May 2011
There are a coupla different styles in this movie, which I guess some viewers may find disjointed ... but it worked for me.
The first 20 minutes are just plain funny, highlighted by Katy Davis as Jean, the most amazingly self-obsessed, annoying and hilarious character I've seen in a while. But, after Jean has a little accident, the movie becomes more serious ... though with some moments and dialogue that reminded me a bit of Guy Ritchie.
The last half of the flick is pure thriller, very well done and not at all predictable. You will NOT be bored.
You also get to see the wonderful Kelly Reilly (Viv) in a fairly early role ... she's beautiful, and she definitely can act. Sadly, I suspect her days of low-budget thrillers now is past, so you'll have to settle for this one. For later roles, check her out in "Eden Lake" and "Sherlock Holmes."
Enjoy!
The first 20 minutes are just plain funny, highlighted by Katy Davis as Jean, the most amazingly self-obsessed, annoying and hilarious character I've seen in a while. But, after Jean has a little accident, the movie becomes more serious ... though with some moments and dialogue that reminded me a bit of Guy Ritchie.
The last half of the flick is pure thriller, very well done and not at all predictable. You will NOT be bored.
You also get to see the wonderful Kelly Reilly (Viv) in a fairly early role ... she's beautiful, and she definitely can act. Sadly, I suspect her days of low-budget thrillers now is past, so you'll have to settle for this one. For later roles, check her out in "Eden Lake" and "Sherlock Holmes."
Enjoy!
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Don't Let This One Get Buried
15 Sep 2006
Format:DVD
This is a gripping drama in which the various characters keep revealing deeper, darker layers to their personalities.
The main characters are of the "trainspotter" generation - involved in partying hearty. But mature viewers who enjoy an Agatha Christie mystery will find just as much to identify with here.
All the acting is superb. The lead actor sets the dark chain of events in motion when he confesses to his buddy that he killed his girlfriend - accidentally, during one of their regular bouts of disaffection. He enlists his buddy's help in disposing of the body. When he finds that the secluded spot he picked as a burial site is already occupied - by another corpse - things get dangerously complicated for everyone involved.
There are surprises and jolts all along these characters' paths. Although the script is generally literate and well-crafted, there are several loose ends to contend with.
I think though that the main loose end was left dangling intentionally. That is the introductory voice-over narration the main character delivers. He refers to the grisly death of his dog in the opening sequence. This revelation, alluding to dark motives and indifference, sets the tone for the whole movie. However, it constitutes perhaps the biggest mystery of all. It will leave you guessing exactly how this little death fits into the larger, pervasive villainy that's the subject of "Dead Bodies."
The main characters are of the "trainspotter" generation - involved in partying hearty. But mature viewers who enjoy an Agatha Christie mystery will find just as much to identify with here.
All the acting is superb. The lead actor sets the dark chain of events in motion when he confesses to his buddy that he killed his girlfriend - accidentally, during one of their regular bouts of disaffection. He enlists his buddy's help in disposing of the body. When he finds that the secluded spot he picked as a burial site is already occupied - by another corpse - things get dangerously complicated for everyone involved.
There are surprises and jolts all along these characters' paths. Although the script is generally literate and well-crafted, there are several loose ends to contend with.
I think though that the main loose end was left dangling intentionally. That is the introductory voice-over narration the main character delivers. He refers to the grisly death of his dog in the opening sequence. This revelation, alluding to dark motives and indifference, sets the tone for the whole movie. However, it constitutes perhaps the biggest mystery of all. It will leave you guessing exactly how this little death fits into the larger, pervasive villainy that's the subject of "Dead Bodies."
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