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| Movie Review: Death at a Funeral Alternate Title: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way
to a Funeral
Story: Turning a funeral into
comedy takes a deft directing hand and Frank Oz (In
& Out, Bowfinger) has what it takes. When you combine those
quirky English types that we have come to adore over the past few years,
add some physical comedy, scatological humor and a little person you
would have to have no sense of humor to not get some good hearty laughs.
The screenplay by Dean Craig blends just enough of
a story with all of the laughs that build to a hilarious conclusion.
The previews spoil enough of the plot without
me adding to any spoilers for you. Just trust me that if you need a
summer laugh or two, check out this breezy, silly romp and watch England's
upper crust go boink. Acting: The terrific ensemble cast includes Matthew
Macfadyen, Keeley Hawes, Andy Nyman, Ewen Bremmer, Daisy Donovan, Alan
Tudyk, Jane Asher, Kris Marshall, Rupert Graves, Peter Vaughan, Peter
Egan, Peter Dinklage. Predilection: I like good comedies and I really liked
In and Out and Bowfinger. Critters: Surprisingly none.
Sex Spectrum: Sex? Please, it is an English comedy.
However, you do get a male bare butt or two and some sexual content
photos that we do not see.
Blatant Product Placement: None
Opening Titles: A whimsical graphic showing a coffin
being delivered over a highway map.
Visual Art: Lots of nice safe art in this upper class
estate - except in the dead person' study.
Theater Audience: A handful of laughing people.
Weather: It was a nice day for a funeral.
Sappy Factor: 0
Quirky Meter: Anything with a little person always
gets at least a 1 for quirky.
Squirm Scale: 0
Drift Factor: It was funny enough for me not to drift.
Predictability Level: High
Tissue Usage: 0
Oscar Worthy: No
Big Screen or Rental: Rental would be fine unless
you need an immediate laugh or two.
Length: 100 minutes.
LOBO HOWLS: 7
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