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The Living Wake

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I was very please with this movie. I wasn't sure.
I'm a Film Festival worker, photographer, fan, and attender.
I'm also a huge movie-buff, and not in the 'fan girl' way/s.

And, I find that.. despite both of the above.. I'm not always impressed with some of these films, and certainly don't always agree with the reviews/critics. However, in this case, I was very happy. I don't have any complaints, really. I know that doesn't sound "oh, no complaints, I MUST see this, then". But really, this was a very-well done movie, in all aspects. You didn't end the movie on a note that you dislike - you are satisfied with the ending. And, sometimes, that's one of the biggest downfalls of many Festival favourites. I bought this used, and was more-than-okay with the condition - it was not worn at all, and was truly a bargain. However, I buy movies in 'bulk', really, and don't like paying more than 5$ per movie, considering I buy them dozens/hundreds at a time; so this was excellent for me.

I recommend a watch of this film. Even if you don't decide to buy.

When I first saw this at a special screening in Chicago a few years ago I was blown away by how incredible it was. Too bad I had to wait until late 2010 to get my hands on a copy. I recommend everyone catch this genre defying epic

I agree that this movie is similar to Wes Anderson. It's a great dark comedy, for me it had many laugh-out-loud moments. It's wonderfully absurd. And on Netflix right now! I'll probably buy it because I love it so much, but if you already have Netflix and you don't feel like spending $20 I would do that :)

This movies is really excellent. It has an interesting premise, has loads of dark humor and is infinitely quotable. If you like quirky dark comedies you will like this one. It is in the ball park of a Wes Anderson or Cohen Bros. movie. Certainly worth your time and money. It is just a shame that the movie is so small most people won't ever see it. It has cult classic written all over it.

Mike O Connell is a little too over-the-top for my taste; Jesse Eisenberg was spot on. I was drawn to the quirkiness of it, but was somewhat disappointed. I think I'll have to watch it again. My three friends fell asleep about 1/3 of the way through; a poor testimonial.

Sucked, Avoid, Mundane, horrible accents that get intolerable! The Social Network kid (Jesse Eisenberg) is in this and he does about as horrible of an acting job from The Social Network, also garbage! Sorry kiddies. Although he was Great in Holy Rollers.