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Death at a Funeral | 
 enlarge | Actors: Jane Asher, Peter Egan, Rupert Graves, Peter Vaughan, Peter Dinklage
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Rating:  122 reviews
Sales Rank: 1055
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 91 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: MGMDM110028D
UPC: 883904100287
EAN: 0883904100287
ASIN: B0011KQSZ4
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: February 26, 2008
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Product Description
Studio: Tcfhe/mgm Release Date: 09/23/2008 Run time: 91 minutes Rating: R
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Though it doesn't hit the same comic heights as Bowfinger, Death at a Funeral is a fun little romp. Granted, not all of the characters are meant to be humorous, like Daniel (Matthew Macfadyen, Pride & Prejudice) and his wife, Jane (Keeley Hawes, Tristram Shandy), straight-faced foils for the more over-the-top performers. After Daniel's father passes away, the couple offers to host the funeral, so all his relatives descend on the family abode, including Daniel's estranged brother, Robert (Rupert Graves, V for Vendetta). The mood is already tense when their cousin, Martha (Daisy Donovan), arrives with her nervous fiance, Simon (Alan Tudyk, Serenity). On the way over, Simon takes a Valium that's actually a hallucinogenic concoction cooked up by Martha's pharmacology student brother. By the time they arrive, Simon's inhibitions are gone with the wind. Other guests include Uncle Alfie (Peter Vaughn) and an uninvited American mourner (Peter Dinklage). By the end of the movie, one of these individuals will be dead. Though he's worked in the States for several decades, director Frank Oz was born in the UK, and Death at a Funeral feels like the work of a British filmmaker. As drawing room comedies go, it may not rival Arsenic and Old Lace, but it's still funnier than most. If the film has a flaw, it's one misjudged moment of scatological humor, which is sure to induce more cringes than giggles. Fortunately, it's over quickly, and Tudyk's hilarious performance provides ample compensation. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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| Customer Reviews: Read 117 more reviews...
 Gave up at 37 minutes into it October 27, 2008
babycull (Green, OH)
I borrowed from my library as I do many movies. I tried to watch it but I, too, did not find any amusement and I checked the display and had already watched 37 minutes of it without the hint of a laugh. Does this movie start out REALLY slow because it just wasn't funny to me at all. I consider myself to have a pretty good sense of humor and I laugh easily at funny, witty lines. The bit with the guy who was under the influence of some drug was to me, something only young immature boys would find amusing. I found myself watching this like it was an assignment that I had to complete and I finally just stopped the DVD and gave up.
Not my "cup of tea", I guess.
 very funny October 12, 2008
W. Watson (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)
This is one funny movie. Just when I thought I had seen everything, something new came up. I laughed just as much the second or third time I watched it.
Finally, a comedy to laugh October 9, 2008
Kanibal (Canada)
This is a very funny comedy. Fantastic, wonderful and it also has some serious parts. I really enjoyed! I wish I could find more comedies like this one. Highly recommended.
Death can Make you Laugh till you Cry October 8, 2008
GreenIsle
If you're apprehensive about this movie, I would banish that right away. This is something you could buy without a recommendation and it would instantly be one of the best comedies in your movie colllection. The cast is dynamite and the storyline is stomach aching funny.
Dark Comedy ~ Very Entertaining October 6, 2008
C. M. Reinhard (Texas)
This movie takes place at a Funeral. Hence the description, DARK COMEDY ~ If you are unable to find humor in this situation, then you will NOT like this movie. HOWEVER, if you realize that in every situation, humor can and does exist, then you will be in for a very enjoyable 91 minutes.
The parts are expertly played by a superb cast. The script is witty and smart and the story is very well presented. This movie was recomended to me, while at the same moment, someone else who watched it, told me it was terrible. So, to qualify my taste, these are Dark Comedies that I have enjoyed watching in the past: "Head Above Water" ~ "Death Becomes Her" ~ "Little Nicky" ~ "Daddy's Dying".
So, if you share my taste, you will want to watch this movie. And if you liked this movie, you'll probably enjoy the ones listed above... Have fun!
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