Eulogy

Eulogy

2004 "A comedy that puts the *fun* back in funeral."
Eulogy
Eulogy

Eulogy

6.4 | 1h31m | R | en | Drama

A black comedy that follows three generations of a family, who come together for the funeral of the patriarch - unveiling a litany of family secrets and covert relationships.

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6.4 | 1h31m | R | en | Drama , Comedy | More Info
Released: October. 15,2004 | Released Producted By: Myriad Pictures , Artisan Entertainment Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
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A black comedy that follows three generations of a family, who come together for the funeral of the patriarch - unveiling a litany of family secrets and covert relationships.

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Hank Azaria , Jesse Bradford , Zooey Deschanel

Director

Marc Dabe

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Myriad Pictures , Artisan Entertainment

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SnoopyStyle Kate Collins (Zooey Deschanel) receives news of her grandfather's death from her grandmother Charlotte Collins (Piper Laurie). The various members of the family gather for the funeral in Rhode Island. Her father Daniel Collins (Hank Azaria) was a child star reduced to porn acting. Her uncle Skip (Ray Romano) and Lily (Paget Brewster) have rambunctious twin boys. Her aunt Lucy (Kelly Preston) is a lesbian with girlfriend Judy Arnolds (Famke Janssen). Her angry aunt Alice (Debra Winger) dominates her submissive husband with their three silent kids. Charlotte asks Kate to deliver an eulogy at the funeral. Kate tries to avoid childhood love Ryan Carmichael (Jesse Bradford). After Charlotte's suicide attempt, they meet Alice's old friend nurse Samantha (Glenne Headly).This is written and directed by newcomer Michael Clancy. I love many of the great actors in the cast. Zooey Deschanel is super adorable. The homophobic Alice is probably the most hateful. It's a lot of quirky darkness but it's not always that funny. It rambles a bit but I still love the actors.
Raul Faust It's one of the few cases that Brazilian's title, even thought doesn't translate properly, does it in a way that fits in the movie. "Eulogy" is a black humor comedy that makes you feel like you have a normal family. You see, families in general usually try to pretend everything is okay, even thought it is not. However, the family portrayed in this film say what they mean all the time, making you feel sorry for the character that is being offended. The lesbian couple is the most insulted, while Alice is the meanest character of the family. In many scenes I assumed that it was an English movie, albeit none of the characters had such accent or anything, which makes me wonder how did I see that coming. There are moments unintentionally funny, like the smoking weed scene. The most ironical scene is the last twist, when they find out the grandfather hasn't left any money for them, considering he spent everything in order to enjoy life. It is not a beautiful movie to see with a respectful message, but it's professionally well done and entertaining, with cleverness. Thumbs up.
mlevans When I first discovered Eulogy at a video store three or four years ago, it quickly became one of my favorite newer films. In fact, I would have sworn I had reviewed it here long ago.Michael Clancy, who must have a heck of a day job, showed potential to possibly be another Lasse Hallstrom, Wes Anderson or Jean-Pierre Jeunet in this little gem, then disappeared as quickly as he had come. Other than a highly touted short film in 1996, this has been Clancy's only film. This is a true pity. One aches to see whether or not he could have followed Hallstrom and Anderson's footsteps and made the transition from small indie success to studio success. He certainly seemed to have a deft hand in writing and directing Eulogy.Eulogy is a quirky little dark comedy in the Royal Tenenbaums, Amelie, Garden State, Gilbert Grape family. It combines some very subtle humor with some relatively course slapstick laughs. This, combined with the bizarre but lovable family, makes a satisfying whole.The lovely Zooey Deschanel is the solid glue that holds the frantic elements of the movie together, just as her character, Katie, performs the same duty for the dysfunctional family. She is actually the story's narrator and her attempt to carry out her late grandfather's wishes and pass on the news of his passing – and how this effort pans out – provides the basis of the story and an extra slice of irony.Without giving away the ending, let us just say that things just keep getting more bizarre as the story moves along. Edmund Collins (Rip Torn) has just died – apparently via suicide – and his estranged children Daniel (Hank Azaria), Lucy (Kelly Preston), Skip (Ray Ramano) and Alice (Debra Winger) return home to help their mother, Charlotte (Piper Laurie) tend to the arrangements.The reunion is memorable. Lesbianism, wise-guy kids, some romances, suicide attempts and a very bizarre funeral service are just a few of the events that will keep most viewers laughing. It is a dark comedy and not one for everyone. Generally speaking, most anyone who loved The Royal Tenenbaums, Garden State or Amalie will probably love Eulogy. Anyone who didn't get those films need not bother watching this one either.Laurie is very good as the depressed widow, while Azaria, Ramano, Winger and Preston are hilarious as the maladjusted siblings who have to come to terms with their late father's frequent absences during their childhoods. Jesse Bradford is solid as Katie's unlucky love interest, while Famke Janssen and Glenne Headly are great as Lucy's lesbian life partner and a helpful nurse respectively. Mark Harelik, Matthew Feder, Allisyn Ashley Arm and Jordan Moen are fun as Alice's silently suffering family, while Rene Auberjonois is tremendous in a brief appearance as a local clergyman. Brian Posehn makes a nice addition as the video store clerk. Real-life twins Curtis and Keith Garcia, meanwhile, nearly steal the show as wise-guy twins Ted and Fred.This is an enjoyable dark comedy with a little bit of everything, including a good soundtrack. I hope Clancy gives up his day job again soon and tries another movie. He definitely made this one a keeper.
Mike Boyd Unlike Tom from Santa Monica (the other reviewer), I didn't read any newspaper reviews - I just sat through the first 45 minutes and couldn't take any more.The actor Ray Romano was irritating in the extreme and the storyline totally unbelievable and unfunny. For example, a girl puts on a video which is of her mother in a sex movie, the doorbell rings and she doesn't want to answer it because the visitor is an old boyfriend, so she hides without turning off the video. Guess what happens. Ridiculous.Example no. 2: a father is smoking a joint in his locked bedroom. His daughter knocks on the door and he tries to get rid of the smoke and upsets a flower pot on a bed. He then answers the door with the joint still in his mouth. So funny. Not. Truly an awful film.