Nov 16, 2007 11:11 AM
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The first thing I decided to do, when I was packing for this vacation was to chuck my notebook and handheld into the cupboard and decide I would stay away from a computer for the week. Then I went rushing right back into my home and grabbed the stuff, because I realized I had no source of entertaiment on the trip..... What I did not do, was get some stuff to watch and when I booted up in flight, I was hoping there was something hidden in some corner of my notebook that would keep me amused and that was when I stumbled on my DVD image of this movie (I tend to rent out movies and rip them to the hard drive and then watch and delete them, this way I can save my renatl on the disc, because I am never sure when I get to watch the stuff)
This was a great watching experience and I really would not mind watching it in a theatre. The comedy is simple, situational and it is a riot in it's own rights. The story is about a funeral. The head of the family passes away and the movie starts with the elder son, waiting for his coffin to arrive at home. The initial minutes pass, as things get mixed up and the elder brother patiently waits for his younger brother and the rest of the family and friends to arrive. Matthew Macfadyen as Daniel the elder brother, fits the role like a glow, playing the sombre persona and Keeley Hawes as Jane, his wife plays her part flawlessly. However, I found Alan Tudyk as Simon, to be the funniest in the movie, for his mindless antics after he is accidentaly administered a drug instead of vallium. Let me not reveal the plot, more than this, all I can say is the movie is fun and it has nothing that makes you feel bored.
The entire movie has been shot in the confines of a single home, however this is one of those rare movies where the set of a single house actually makes it feel refreshing. I am sure my co-passengers had thoughts about me, as I broke into laughter on the flight. The length of the movie was just too right, so I started it after clicking of my seat belt and ended the show, right when the P.A. system announced the landing.
End Comment : Watch This Movie ! It sure is funny
