This is a contemporary drama and contains language and/or attitudes that some viewers, particularly those of a more mature generation, the Silent Majority, will find offensive.
I have often wondered what one of these modern dramas full of expletives would sound like if they were dubbed over.
Well, by chance the opportunity presented itself on a long haul flight as this film was featured even though it had not been on general release.
There was a dinner scene early on where it was impossible to understand what was being said because so many words were dubbed out. It continued throughout the film, a real profanity fest. It is supposed to be funny, well, I think it is, but unless you like laughing at profane exclamations it really isn't that amusing.
The central characters are well known and let down by a bad script. The two policeman are awful.
The late octogenarian and nosey neighbor (Anne Reid) signs off with the worst of profanities. What a milestone in the history of cinematography. Absolute class!!
The actual story line reminds me of Weekend at Bernie's, only that was funny.
Also, Fawlty Towers proved you can have a similar scenario without resorting to crude humour.
Sarah and Tom are in deep financial trouble. Their situation takes a terrifying nosedive with the shock-ing behavior of uninvited dinner guest, Jessica.
I have often wondered what one of these modern dramas full of expletives would sound like if they were dubbed over.
Well, by chance the opportunity presented itself on a long haul flight as this film was featured even though it had not been on general release.
There was a dinner scene early on where it was impossible to understand what was being said because so many words were dubbed out. It continued throughout the film, a real profanity fest. It is supposed to be funny, well, I think it is, but unless you like laughing at profane exclamations it really isn't that amusing.
The central characters are well known and let down by a bad script. The two policeman are awful.
The late octogenarian and nosey neighbor (Anne Reid) signs off with the worst of profanities. What a milestone in the history of cinematography. Absolute class!!
The actual story line reminds me of Weekend at Bernie's, only that was funny.
Also, Fawlty Towers proved you can have a similar scenario without resorting to crude humour.
Sarah and Tom are in deep financial trouble. Their situation takes a terrifying nosedive with the shock-ing behavior of uninvited dinner guest, Jessica.