Death At A Funeral DVD > Reviews

Advantages: A good, fresh and original comedy
Disadvantages: Isn't as funny the second time round

The death of a family member isn't exactly the easiest of times but for Daniel (Matthew Macfadyen) his Father's funeral is going to go beyond upsetting. If something could go wrong it certainly does for Daniel, from an Undertaker who can't do his job properly to the return of his famous, author brother, who is perhaps the most selfish man alive. The real mystery though is a Dwarf whom no one recognizes amongst the congregation, who seems particularly ... Read review

Advantages: Funny, black humour
Disadvantages: Didn't get it the first time

Daniel is devastated when his father dies, but his stiff upper lip prevails and he arranges the funeral, carefully planning everything. Unfortunately, the funeral home doesn't take as much care, because when the coffin is delivered, the body inside is not the right one...After this fiasco, everything else goes wrong too. Daniel's successful author brother, Robert, turns up, claiming that he has no money and cannot afford to pay for his half of the ... Read review

Advantages: Quirky and slightly traditional comedy
Disadvantages: Missed at cinemas by most

...in a hurry to watch Death At A Funeral due to the fact that annoying BT advert boy and My Family star Kris Marshall was in it, the discovery yesterday morning that the movie is the work of Yoda star Frank Oz made me suddenly want to find the DVD. Best of all I was glad that I did, because with the odd minor exception I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Even the annoying Kris Marshall did a good enough job here and luckily stayed hidden for much of the ... Read review

Advantages: Its pretty funny, Cast/performances,
Disadvantages: A bit similar to TV shows like the worst week of my life

...find the official website for Death at a Funeral here:- http://www.deathatafuneral-themovie.com/ Here you'll find a synopsis of the movie, info. on the cast, the movie trailer, production notes and a photo gallery. - Conclusions - This is a movie that gets its laughs from absurd and embarrassing situations, with characters disgracing themselves and finding themselves in difficult situations. There is a crudeness to it, of course, it is ... Read review