Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

I love the oldest daughter with the notepad and the comment she made to her dysfunctional parents, 'I'm ready to document all the lies you're going to tell me, so I can remember them'...something of that nature. I loved how the kids took charge and made decisions for themselves albeit they were choices that they heard coming from their grandfather's mouth. They wanted to respect his wishes. In the end, I liked the fact that they said 'nothing really matters' and I can relate because it's where we've been to where we are going. Nothing in between matters if it is not a fond or cherished memory. Let's see how far we've come and how far we go. Their accents were from Europe, so a bit challenging here in America.

I have submitted several reviews to this site, all accepted, but never before have I rated a film nought out of ten.K... so the concept not of reporting the death of your grandfather to you parents etc. but giving him a Viking burial, because one of the children has, however they came by them, Viking values, should not have legal consequences is improbable enough but it is also in my view perverted. The only good thing I can say about this film is that it is about the best argument for staying single and without children I have ever come across. Or at least staying away from becoming entangled with middle- class London women, even if they are as pretty as Rosamund Pike. Nuff said.

I didn't know anything about this movie, but saw it on iTunes. I knew and liked most of the actors. So I rented it. I was sold within the first five minutes. And it didn't fail to get me more involved throughout. There's no big arc, great plot, fantastic action, or slap stick comedy. I mean, it's all there but not in a big, in your face way. And I love that. It's a story that anyone who has a heart, and has been through rough patches with his or her family can relate to. The script contains many really great lines, especially the kids' parts. It's masterful edited and well paced. There are a ton of short shots that create extra texture. Some stunning wide shots of the environment. Lots of use of indirect storytelling inducing your imagination, good acting, and incredible acting by the three kids. I was moved and welled up, laughed a lot, was in awe and progressively more engaged. If you're in the mood for action, big laughs, a thriller or a big drama, don't pick this one. But if you feel mellow and like good storytelling, then sit back, relax and watch this one.

When I read about this film I thought it would be rubbish in all honestly... but I absolutely loved every minute of it and haven't stopped singing its praises to everyone since! I was crying with laughter within 5 minutes and found the whole film incredibly funny. The characters are all brilliant, especially the kids. It may not be a high brow film but its a real good, feel good comedy. I spent pretty much the whole film thinking "no, they're not going to do that" and they pretty much did it all! I would advise anyone who wants to laugh watch this as its my favourite film of the year! Its just such a shame that its pretty much unheard of by most people.