Death at a Funeral
Death at a Funeral

Death at a Funeral

2010Movie92 minEnglish

Aaron's father's funeral is today at the family home, and everything goes wrong: the funeral home delivers the wrong body, his cousin accidentally drugs her fiancé, and Aaron's successful younger brother, Ryan, flies in from New York, broke but arrogant. To top it all off, a mysterious stranger wants a word with Aaron.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic49/100
Google Users63%
Director: Neil LaButeGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

When the patriarch of the family passes away, his sons attempt to organize a funeral fitting for him. However, their plans quickly descend into chaos as secrets, misunderstandings, and an unexpected guest threaten to unravel the somber occasion.

Critical Reception

This American remake of a British film garnered mixed reviews, with many critics finding it less sharp and funny than its predecessor. While some praised the comedic performances, others felt the humor relied too heavily on slapstick and a few predictable gags. The film was not a major box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's humor often feels forced and relies on physical comedy rather than witty dialogue.
  • While some performances are noteworthy, they can't fully salvage the predictable plot and less effective gags.
  • It's considered a less successful remake, lacking the charm and comedic timing of the original.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a passable comedy, with some enjoying the chaotic situations and performances. However, many agreed that it didn't live up to expectations and felt derivative, with some finding it downright unfunny.

Fun Fact

Daniel Craig, who plays the mysterious and imposing Uncle George, took on the role for free as a favor to director Neil LaBute.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. This is a remake of the 2007 "Death at a Funeral" which was English where as this is the black / american version. Personally, this was very large shoes to fill only 3 years after...