Chaos reigns when members of a dysfunctional family gather to bury a loved one. Son Daniel (Matthew MacFadyen) anticipates a face-off with his famous brother Robert (Rupert Graves), while cousin Martha (Daisy Donovan) and her fiance Simon (Alan Tudyk) are desperate to make a good impression on her father. In the midst of the family turmoil, a mystery guest (Peter Dinklage) ]threatens to bring the deceased's skeleton out of the closet.
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Lest we forget that the Brits once revolutionized the art of lowbrow entertainment, there's "Death at a Funeral," a terrifically rude black comedy set during that most solemn of gatherings. Contrary to appearances, the modern British palate is not satisfied by bimonthly Jane Austen remakes and "Masterpiece Theater" alone – if this film is any indication, there are moments when only a good poop-on-the-hand joke will do. (Full review)