Review: Death at a Funeral
Filed Under (Reviews) by myjaxon on 19-04-2008
Jesse and I borrowed Death at a Funeral from the library this weekend and it was really good. It’s a British comedy that takes place during the funeral service of the patriarch of a dysfunctional British family. One would think a funeral wouldn’t be a comedic experience, but once you factor in a midget with a secret, a fiancée who is acting weird, and two brothers who have their own issues, interesting chaos ensues.
While I’m not familiar with the majority of the cast, I am a huge fan of Alan Tudyk. For those who may not know him, he played Wash in Joss Whedon’s series, Firefly. This guy is such a fabulous actor that he was the reason I wanted to see this movie in the first place.
Overall, the rest of the movie was spectacular. The entire cast was hilarious and there was never a dry moment. The story never really became dull or slow paced, but kept the watcher interested and wanting to know more. Seriously, if you haven’t seen this movie yet, and you like British comedies (even if you don’t like British comedies), then go out and rent this one. Here’s a trailer if you’re interested.
Director: Frank Oz
Writer: Dean Craig
Release: 11 July 2007
Cast: Matthew Macfadyen, Keeley Hawes, Andy Nyman, Ewen Bremner, Daisy Donovan, Alan Tudyk, Jane Asher, Kris Marshall, Rupert Graves.
