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Death at a Funeral
2010 92 min United States of America R 18+
★5.6
Comedy
Director: Neil LaBute
🎭 Based on
«Death at a Funeral»
Trailers
Description
Aaron's father's funeral is today at the family home, and everything goes wrong: the funeral home delivers the wrong body, his cousin accidentally drugs her fiancé, and Aaron's successful younger brother, Ryan, flies in from New York, broke but arrogant. To top it all off, a mysterious stranger wants a word with Aaron.
Budget:
$21M
US Gross:
$42.74M
Worldwide:
$49.05M
Starring
Chris Rock
Actor
Martin Lawrence
Actor
Keith David
Actor
Awards
6 nominations total
Key opinion
The 2010 remake of Death at a Funeral is a polarizing film that functions as a near-verbatim adaptation of the 2007 original. While some audiences find the ensemble cast and farcical energy to be a source of genuine, lighthearted entertainment, others view it as an unnecessary and inferior copy that trades the nuance of the British predecessor for cruder humor.
| Adaptation | The film utilizes a near-identical script to the 2007 original, leading to widespread debate over the necessity and creative value of the remake. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast features strong, recognizable comedic talent, though performances range from standout comedic efforts to perceived overacting. | |
| Acting | James Marsden provides a widely praised, physically comedic performance that serves as a highlight for many viewers. | |
| Humor | The humor is a point of deep division, with some enjoying the chaotic, slapstick, and occasionally vulgar tone, while others find the added sexual jokes forced and crude compared to the original. |