I love this movie so much

Such a frustrating disappointment

The film was still a fun one that will make you laugh and have you leaving the theater feeling like you just stole something valuable and got away with it.

The movie is surprisingly subdued in its pacing, its characterizations, and its go-for-broke sensibilities.

A amateur drug maker "hides" his latest batch in an empty valium bottle then leaves the room. Two people enter the room and one person gives the other a pill from the valium bottle. They go to a funeral where the taker has hallucinations and very predictable stuff happens. Then at the end there is the compulsory morality speech. It is tripe and I would really like to see the notes that must have been made at the production meeting where someone agreed to stump up the money for this unfunny, drivel. It might be worth noting that Jane Asher has a range of own-brand cooking products that can be bought only at Poundland, for £1 each. And, because of the vapid nature of the writing quality used to make this production, Rupert Graves could easily be tempted to bring out an exclusive range of bin liners for sale in 99p Store or Matthew Macfadyen wouldn't say no if he was asked to be the front man for a range of one-use plastic food boxes.

At first, I didn't think that I would watch this movie as it wasn't that famous in our country. But then I want to give a try. The first part of the movie was quite boring as it mainly talks about characters and the situation. But then it got better. The scenes was amazing. Great lines, great acting. The cast really stands out. Every situation was set up amazingly and logically. British have done a great job in this and far more better than the American ver. Not like other stupid comedy films which I hardly laugh, this movie made me laugh so hard. Great plot and shocking scenes. Definitely the example of what people should watch in their weekends. Highly recommended ! And I only give it a 9 as the first part was quite confusing.

Yup, I give this film a 10! I absolutely adored it. Incredibly funny, wonderfully acted, amazing cast and a simply brilliant screenplay. It is a farce but never goes over the top and I found myself laughing out loud, something I seldom do. I love, love, LOVE Peter Dinklage! I discovered him in the "Station Agent" (another excellent film that I highly recommend) and I intend to check out all his films, but the entire cast is marvelous. The story is one that easily could have devolved into slapstick but never does and the results are hilarious. This is a clever, well acted, well directed film that not only leaves you smiling but ready to watch it again and again and again because it is simply so much fun. All the characters are charming in their own way, even the villainous Dinklage, who is certainly the "dark" character but who is far less villainous, if you listen to his reasoning, than he might initially seem. How often are viewers given the chance to watch an utterly engaging comedy that portrays people as they so often are, a muddle of good qualities and not so good qualities, the stuff that makes us all human. This is a quirky, offbeat film that I would recommend to anyone in need of a good, light hearted laugh and aren't we all?

Wonderful dark comedy / farce, written and performed to perfection, with an endearing and convincing British cast making the most of the material by screenwriter Dean Craig. Deftly handled by American director Frank Oz, it puts a dysfunctional bunch of relatives through some very trying times during the funeral for a patriarch. It might not always be truly laugh out loud funny, but it's twisted enough - and relatable enough - to put a smile on your face and keep it there. The setting is ideal because who better than the Brits could deliver lines in such a hilariously deadpan way and try to keep a stiff upper lip while chaos reigns?Among the story threads here are the dead mans' son Daniel (Matthew MacFadyen) having to live in the shadow of his brother Robert (Rupert Graves), a successful novelist, Simon (Alan Tudyk) being given a "Valium" to help him calm down when in reality the pill he took was a hallucinogen, a diminutive blackmailer (Peter Dinklage) showing up at the funeral with a shocking revelation for one and all, and poor, put-upon Howard (Andy Nyman) being forced to repeatedly deal with a cantankerous, wheelchair-bound senior named Uncle Alfie (Peter Vaughan). Things just get more and more out of control until the frantic climax, and that's when Daniel finally tries to get things back on course with a eulogy that is improvised but completely heartfelt.While typing this review, this viewer is reminded of that old adage that "everybody grieves in their own way", and what you won't see watching this is excess sentiment. The mourning is believable, no matter if people aren't doing that much crying. The humour, of course, is priceless. The film does go for the grossout in a big way at one point, but this provide worry wart Howard something to fret over that's worse than any mild skin discolouration. The cast is a treat to watch. Also included in this talented ensemble are lovely ladies Keeley Hawes, Daisy Donovan, and Jane Asher, as well as Ewen Bremner, Kris Marshall, Thomas Wheatley, and Peter Egan. Knowing that Tudyk is actually a Texan, it makes his performance that much more impressive as he fits right in among this crowd.Oz eases his audience into the film with a modest chuckle to begin with, and he and his actors do a fine job of making the pace pick up bit by bit. The ending is particularly funny.All in all, a bright and refreshing comedy; remade for American audiences three years later under the same title.Eight out of 10.