Funeral Day

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"Sometimes you gotta grab life by the ball"
  • NR
  • 2018
  • 1 hr 19 min
  • 5.9  (99)

Funeral Day is a 2016 comedy-drama movie directed by Jon Weinberg. The film focuses on the story of Scott, played by Tyler Labine, who reunites with his childhood friends after many years for the funeral of their high school friend. The movie also stars Suzy Nakamura as Judy and Jed Rees as Bono. The plot of Funeral Day revolves around six childhood friends, Scott, Judy, Bono, Hinkle, Woody, and T-Boy, who reunite after 20 years for the funeral of their high school friend. The group comes together in their hometown to say their final goodbyes to their friend and to reminisce about old times. As the day goes on, the group becomes more and more inebriated and begins to make questionable decisions.

Scott, who is now a successful businessman, has a tough time dealing with the death of his friend, and he begins to regret not staying in touch with his old friends. Judy, on the other hand, is living a happy and contented life with her husband and kids, but she still feels that something is missing. Bono is a gay man who is struggling with the fact that none of his old friends know about his sexuality. Hinkle is now a preacher who is trying to keep the group on a righteous track. Woody and T-Boy have both faced their share of problems in life and are just happy to be back with their old friends.

As the day progresses, the group indulges in drug use, alcohol consumption, and all sorts of questionable behavior. They bicker, fight, and make up as they struggle to come to terms with the loss of their friend and their own personal issues. The movie is a poignant and funny portrayal of the ups and downs of friendship.

The acting in this movie is top-notch, with Tyler Labine giving an outstanding performance as Scott. He portrays the character's insecurities and regrets beautifully and manages to make the audience empathize with him. Suzy Nakamura is also excellent in her role as Judy, bringing a sense of calm and groundedness to the film. Jed Rees as Bono provides a funny yet poignant portrayal of a man struggling to come to terms with his sexuality.

The movie is shot in a very realistic style, with a gritty look that complements the subject matter. The filmmakers manage to capture the essence of small-town America perfectly, with the various locations and settings providing an authentic feel to the film.

One of the strengths of Funeral Day is its ability to balance comedy with drama. The film manages to be funny without detracting from the serious subject matter. It is a movie that will make you laugh, but it will also make you cry.

Overall, Funeral Day is a poignant and funny movie that portrays the complexities of friendship and the struggles of adulthood. It is a movie that will stay with the viewer long after the credits have rolled. If you are a fan of indie films or enjoy movies that explore the human experience, then you should definitely give Funeral Day a watch.

Funeral Day is a 2018 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 19 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.9.

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  • Release Date
    2018
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 19 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.9  (99)