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The latest comedy from director Frank Oz, Death at a Funeral unusually sets a funeral at the heart of a film that’s trying to generate laughs. It does prove to be quite a hurdle, but it’s to the credit of those involved that the film proves to be a worthwhile and diverting way to spend an hour and a half.
Starring Rupert Graves, Matthew MacFadyen and Peter Egan among a talented ensemble cast, Death at a Funeral ticks most of the boxes you’d expect of its concept, but does throw in a few twists of its own, too. There are family secrets, mix-ups, battling characters and the funeral itself to deal with, and Oz proves skilful at marrying the threads together.
Death at a Funeral manages to generate a good few laughs on the way to its fine ending, but it does have its problems. There are perhaps one too many contrivances to put up with, and the script doesn’t really do the director and his cast too many favours. In spite of its slight running time, it also manages to feel a little too long.
But Death at a Funeral is still, despite these problems, a perfectly competent British comedy, and a useful way to fill a night in. Don’t expect a masterpiece, and chances are you’ll have some fun with it. --Jon Foster
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Netherlands released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN, SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Daniel is a decent young man, married to Jane, still living at his father's home. When his father dies, it is up to him to organize his funeral. On this painful morning, the suitable grave expression on his face, Daniel is ready to welcome his father's friends and relatives. But preserving the dignity inherent in such a circumstance will be a hard task. Particularly with an undertaker who botches his work, the return from the USA of his famous but selfish brother, his cousin's fiancé who has accidentally ingested drugs, the presence a moron who takes advantage of the sad event to win back the heart (or rather the body) of a woman who is about to marry another, of a handicapped old uncle who is also the most unbearable pain in the neck. To cap it all, Daniel notices the presence among the mourners of a mysterious dwarf nobody else seems to know... ...Death at a Funeral ( Sterben für Anfänger )
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having seen a co-passenger on a flight to New Zealand rocking with laughter over this film, I chose it from the film menu and did exactly the same. I just had to watch it again on DVD at home as my laughter and that of my husband and friends would have disturbed the whole plane! It's entertainment was by no means diminished by watching it a second time. Be prepared for it with a box of tissues for the tears streaming down your faces and tummy aches from laughing so much. I have not enjoyed a film for such a long time. From the moment the film starts it is one catastrophe after another and the actors, all good British actors, play their parts extremely well. Why wasn't this film given more publicity first time round? It is certainly one of my all time favourites!
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By C. Brannan
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I originally watched this on an night flight plane journey from Heathrow to Houston. Aware of my fellow travellers, I tried hard to keep my laughter contained, but to no avail. Rarely do I laugh out loud to any comedies, but this film is so well cast, well paced and fundamentally well written it is hard not to split your sides. Watched again in the comfort of the living room, it didn't fail to please at the same original level. Quite a bit of 'language' so not one for the kiddies, or oldies with a sensitive disposition, but one of the best comedies I have ever watched. It has taken pride of place in my collection and I recommend it to anyone.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A man with a large family has just died, and the whole brood gathers at his home for the funeral. Among them: A son who feels inferior to his talented brother, a niece whose boyfriend was accidentally given a hallucinogenic drug, a lovelorn suitor, a hypochondriac, and a dwarf who has some very special photos of the deceased.
This hysterical Britcom is everything you could hope for - a superbly witty script, naturally funny actors who play deadpan with ease, and a director who knows how to do funny. The large ensemble cast features Matthew Macfadyen and Kris Marshall and everyone is outstanding.
This look at craziness behind a funeral's proper façade kept me giggling from start to finish. Highly recommended.
This hysterical Britcom is everything you could hope for - a superbly witty script, naturally funny actors who play deadpan with ease, and a director who knows how to do funny. The large ensemble cast features Matthew Macfadyen and Kris Marshall and everyone is outstanding.
This look at craziness behind a funeral's proper façade kept me giggling from start to finish. Highly recommended.
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Published 11 months ago by Ms. J. Mullins
1.0 out of 5 stars
death at a funeral
what a total waste of time never even raised a smile bad acting worse film i have seen in a long time people who liked this i failed to see why really scrappinng the barrel.
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