Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron.... Review on Death at a Funeral Movie

Its been a real topsy turvy past month for me, both at work and at home. Missed out on so many movies, shows, matches, etc.

This was the weekend that I was looking for, I guess. I really wanted

to sleep at least 25 hours, eat a whole lot of desserts and njoy a movie a day. I slept so much that could watch only one movie. Glad I watched this one. Although I was waiting for the Telugu movie VANAJA( http://www.vanajathefilm.com) which has been making waves at International Film Festivals that was supposed to be released here this weekend. But it didn;t;-(

Coming back to the movie "Death at a Funeral", the moment I saw the title of this movie in one of the local theatres, I was like.

Death at a Funeral

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"this should be a real good movie". Found the rating to be 4 and thot. lets go for it.

This was a private theatre with a capacity of hardly 30 seats. What a cozy homely atmosphere? Just in time for the movie. Right from the first scene, the director makes it a point to capture the viewers. I do not want to disclose any of the events in the movie. But if you like to laugh out loud without any inhibitions for disgusting scenes(somebody said disgusting ideas as well, WHo Cares?), go for it. I loved it.

Frank Oz is an American director but has done an excellent job in bringing the best out of the all new British cast(at least for me).

The movie revolves around a funeral event in a typical disorganized family with the usual jealousy, love, scandals, hatred, annoyance among the members in a family. Overall the movie seems to be hilarious but at the same time, there is a family story going behind the scenes with strong emotions.

Humour has been the same with Hollywood or Indian movies over the last few years(with some exceptions like the "Khosla ka Ghosla") more slapstick at times drifting to uncomfortable adult language to be enjoyed with Family. For once this one seems to be different like yesteryears, "Russians Are Coming. " or "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron. "

The best scenes I felt were the disgusting scenes of the annoying uncle. For me the touching scene was the one where the elder brother(well supported by his better half) gives the speech that deserves to any human being who led a decent life of responsibilty, no matter what he did for himself to njoy. THe second best touching scene was Martha trying to convince Simon of not jumping of the terrace during his hallucination experience.

The first thing that struck me was. does it not sound like "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron"? The coffin and the whole affair around it. Refrain from relating to JBDY but enjoy the hallucinations.

The hallucinations reminded me of some of the drunken hostel mates who used to talk and do some of the most weird things:-)

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