Death at a Funeral

Name: Death at a Funeral
Genre: Comedy
Released: April 16, 2010
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 51
Cast: Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence

2010

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Screen Gems | Release Date: April 16, 2010 | R

Starring: Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence

Summary: Directed by Neil LaBute, Death at a Funeral is a hilarious day in the life of an American family come together to put a beloved husband and father to rest. As mourners gather at the family home, shocking revelations, festering resentments, ugly threats, blackmail and a misdirected corpse unleash lethal and riotous mayhem. (Sony Pictures)

Director: Neil LaBute

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 92 min

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Roger Ebert

I laughed all the way through, in fact. This is the best comedy since "The Hangover," and although it's almost a scene-by-scene remake of a 2007 British movie with the same title, it's funnier than the original. Read full review

Matt Zoller Seitz

Death at a Funeral works and then some. The movie is labored, overly familiar and about 10 miles away from deep -- an elemental, sometimes excremental comedy about petty twits behaving badly. As totally unnecessary remakes go, it's one of the best. Read full review

Ty Burr

The new version is completely unnecessary and sloppier than it should be. It’s also still funny, partly thanks to smart casting in a few key roles and partly because farce this ironclad cannot be denied. Read full review

Melissa Anderson

Rock's interventions can't compensate for excessive fealty to dumb gags involving watery poop and designer hallucinogens. Read full review

Betsy Sharkey

The movie version of karaoke. It sings the same tune as the 2007 British underground hit, but it's a little, and at times a lot, off-key. Read full review

Stephen Holden

Think of Death at a Funeral as a comic quickie. As it presses buttons, a few laughs come out, but that’s all there is to it. Read full review

Walter Addiego

You can get away with almost anything in a farce except failing to be funny, and that's what kills Death at a Funeral. Read full review

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DanH

Apr 23, 2010

I may have not seen the original 2007 film, but I say this film is probably the best comedy I have ever seen. Honestly, I think it's just a little bit better than The Hangover.

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Tss5078

Apr 20, 2014

Death At A Funeral is a remake of a 2007 British comedy by the same name, and is usually not the type of film I go for. For starters, I hate Chris Rock, and I really couldn't see a film about a funeral being all that funny. The previews were a riot and I love Martin Lawrence, so I decide toDeath At A Funeral is a remake of a 2007 British comedy by the same name, and is usually not the type of film I go for. For starters, I hate Chris Rock, and I really couldn't see a film about a funeral being all that funny. The previews were a riot and I love Martin Lawrence, so I decide to give it a try and was once again was taught that you can't judge a book by it's cover. This film turned out to be one of the funniest I've seen in a long time. It's a solemn day for Aaron and Brian, as they prepare to lay their father to rest. They expect it to be a small, simple ceremony, but they are soon reminded of why their family only gets together at weddings and funerals. A series of unbelievable and hysterical events keep disrupting the service, which include, but are not limited to, a gay midget, a guest tripping on acid, and a crotchety old man that really has to poop. I'm not surprised that I liked this film as much as I did, but I was surprised by the reasons why I liked it. You'd think an R rated film staring Chris Rock and Martin Lawrence would be raunchy as hell and way over the top, and it was, but not because of either of them. Rock and Lawrence were actually fairly toned down in this film and it was the large cast of supporting characters who really make the film. Danny Glover is amazing as Uncle Russell, an old timer who hates everyone and isn't afraid to run his mouth. James Marsden is equally as good, as the hated white boy friend, who takes what he thinks is Valium to calm down before the service. Death At A Funeral is absolutely hysterical and full of non-stop ridiculousness, if this film doesn't make you laugh, there is most definitely something wrong with you.… Expand

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StevenF

Apr 16, 2013

Yeah, so what, I really enjoyed this film. It was always crude without even trying its hardest to be, and the cast did a wonderful of job of making me laugh for the best part of this film.
Aaron (Chris Rock) is getting ready to bury his father, and is nervous in delivering his eulogy, moreYeah, so what, I really enjoyed this film. It was always crude without even trying its hardest to be, and the cast did a wonderful of job of making me laugh for the best part of this film.
Aaron (Chris Rock) is getting ready to bury his father, and is nervous in delivering his eulogy, more so because his brother Ryan (Martin Lawrence) is the writer of the family, and he's quite the pompous brother as well.
Of course many situations arise which turn this family affair into a disaster of a funeral, people mistaking hallucinogen pills for valium, the four foot male lover of the deceased father showing up and blackmailing the two sons, or that crazy old uncle who tells it like it is, and also has a spot of bother on the toilet.
Chris Rock opens proceedings with plenty of jokes that help set the tone for the film, but its the events and situations that make this way better than it really should have been. all squeezed into 90 minutes.
Tracy Morgan has to be the highlight of the show, is wonderful rambling and exaggerated concern for a rash on his hand elevate him above the rest of the cast, a cast which thankfully has not been given a job of waiting for something to happen, they all play a part in the hilarity and absurdity of Death at a Funeral, and of course there was Peter Dinklage.
Dinklage reprises his role from the 2007 original (yes, only three years between a remake) and he certainly perfects the serious role he continuously tries to go with, playing the lover of the deceased, but what was surprising and welcoming for me was the lack of jokes about his height, too many times do films take advantage of a situation like this, but i only counted two very mild-mannered quips, which was refreshing to see.
Of course the wider cast includes the hilarious combination of James Marsden, Zoe Saldana and Luke Wilson, which makes for a particularly funny scenario of Marsdens character being the guinea pig for the hallucinogen drug. Danny Glover pokes fun at himself but also shows great chemistry with Tracy Morgan as they argue continuously throughout the film to the viewers amusement.
I shouldn't have liked this film, but for something so silly and crude, and the crude parts being the most hilarious parts, why not enjoy something like this more often, especially with the ensemble cast it boasts.… Expand

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Robwinz

Aug 7, 2020

Death At A Funeral isn't a good movie. The movie's got so many plots going on, I feel like it just shows the movie's got no time to get into more depth for these characters.

The funny moments from Frank (Peter Dinklage), Aaron (Chris Rock), Ryan (Martin Lawrence), Oscar (James Marsden),Death At A Funeral isn't a good movie. The movie's got so many plots going on, I feel like it just shows the movie's got no time to get into more depth for these characters.

The funny moments from Frank (Peter Dinklage), Aaron (Chris Rock), Ryan (Martin Lawrence), Oscar (James Marsden), Norman (Tracy Morgan) and Uncle Russell (Danny Glover) are quite funny, some can be hit and miss but they all do pretty well.

Also, the movie can start to feel quite boring at times because sometimes they try a bit too hard to make you laugh throughout this movie.

Overall, Death At A Funeral isn't a good movie. I wouldn't recommend this one, if you're wanting to watch a really good comedy movie.… Expand

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dev92

Aug 24, 2012

This film has a lot of potential but it just falls down in every category. I feel as if the film tries just a bit too hard to be funny and I laughed maybe three times throughout the film as a result. Also, the advert used the majority of the comedic moments meaning that we had already seenThis film has a lot of potential but it just falls down in every category. I feel as if the film tries just a bit too hard to be funny and I laughed maybe three times throughout the film as a result. Also, the advert used the majority of the comedic moments meaning that we had already seen many of the jokes. Puts me off watching the original but at some point I will sit down and watch it to compare.… Expand

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MikeB.

May 3, 2010

One of the worst movies I have ever seen. I don't know what any of these writers, producers, directors, or actors were thinking. unbearable.

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JacobN

Apr 20, 2010

actually one of the worst movies i've ever seen...and thats saying a lot because i see many many movies. no where near as good as the brittish original. my advice to everyone is to save ten bucks at the box office and go to rend the good version and save money and time. Not. Worth. Seeing.

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