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***Quirky crime/dramedy with loads of black humor tries a little too hard*** The owner of a small travel agency in Alaska (Robin Williams) loves his wife with Tourette Syndrome (Holly Hunter), but he’s financially strapped and needs fund...
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The Big White
2005
Movie
100 min
English
To remedy his financial problems, a travel agent has his eye on a frozen corpse, which just happens to be sought after by two hitmen.
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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users64%
Director: Mark Mylod•Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Plot Summary
A struggling funeral director in Las Vegas finds his life spiraling into chaos when he tries to cover up the disappearance of his wife's body. He resorts to increasingly desperate measures, involving a shipment of dead bodies and a pair of dangerous hitmen, to keep his secrets buried.
Critical Reception
The Big White received mixed reviews from critics, who often cited its dark and often absurd humor as a polarizing element. While some appreciated its unique take on the black comedy genre and the performances, others found its tone uneven and its plot overly convoluted.
What Reviewers Say
The film's dark humor and unique premise were often praised.
Performances, particularly from the lead cast, were generally well-received.
However, many found the plot convoluted and the tone inconsistent.
Google audience: Audience reviews were split, with many enjoying the quirky and unconventional humor, while others found the plot too bizarre or the dark themes unsettling.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended for a 2005 release but was delayed until 2007 in the United States.
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