Product: Death At A Funeral [Blu-ray] (2007)
Rating: 4.0
Refreshing and entertaining funeral humor
Death at a Funeral, directed by Frank Oz, is a well made entertaining comedy, even if it about the odd circumstances around a family funeral. The film is about a funeral of a senior member of a wacky family. The comedy is full of misunderstandings, mistaken identities, slap-stick, and odd twists of fate. The cast is excellent. Playing the role of one of the sons of the deceased, Matthew MacFadyen, is the anchor for the entire movie. He is the son whom everyone depends upon and thus when things start to fall apart at the funeral, it is to this son that everyone looks for help. A second playboy brother, played by Rupert Graves, is soon involved in the plot twists. A mysterious visitor to the funeral, played by Peter Dinklage elevates the mishaps and intrigue. Probably the most unique performance is that of Alan Tudyk, who mistakes a hallucinogen for valium and provides some of the most unusual scenes in the film, including climbing on the roof while nude. The film is 88 minues long which is just enough to keep the humor fresh.