Movie #189 "Death at a Funeral" (2010) is not quite as good as the British film --- mostly in the believability category. Because it is played in all seriousness the first time, it's funnier. This one is played for the laughs, and although it shows (esp. with Martin Lawrence and Chris Rock scenes), it IS funny, and the group I was with laughed through the whole thing. Hats off to James Marsdan who was able to be AS good as the British actor Alan Tudyk who played Oscar the first time around. The director of the British farce was Frank Oz, and I noticed that Neil Labute (the director for this one) thanked Oz in his credits. Good idea! I would recommend either one. The story is funny. It shows funerals don't necessarily bring out the best in our families.
Average rating: 3.32
I gave it 4 stars
Death at a Funeral
(2010) R
Put-upon Aaron (Chris Rock) is always plagued by drama and dysfunction, but he encounters more than he can handle while attempting to plan his father's funeral. What's a family gathering without jealousy, tension and blackmail? Martin Lawrence, Tracy Morgan, Danny Glover, James Marsden, Luke Wilson, Zoe Saldana, Regina Hall and Columbus Short round out a stellar ensemble cast. Neil LaBute directs.
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