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Undertaking Betty (Plots with a View) (2002)

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Average Rating: 4.9/10
Reviews Counted: 5
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Release Date: Jan 1, 2003 Wide

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Directed by Nick Hurran, Undertaking Betty revolves around the competitive world of undertaking in the Welsh countryside. One of the most respected names in the biz -- Plotz Funeral Homes -- is directed by Boris Plotz (Alfred Molina), whose youthful dreams consisted of two decidedly cheerier concepts than the embalming process: dancing and marrying his childhood crush, Betty Rhys-Jones (Brenda Blethyn). Unfortunately, the pressure to take over the family business became too much for Boris to

R, 1 hr. 28 min.

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Directed By: Nick Hurran

In Theaters: Jan 1, 2003 Wide

On DVD: Mar 7, 2006

Miramax Films

Cast

Brenda Blethyn
Betty Rhys-Jones
Alfred Molina
Boris Plotz
Christopher Walken
Frank Featherbed
Naomi Watts
Meredith
Lee Evans
Delbert Butterfield
Robert Pugh
Councillor Hugh Rhys-Jo...
Miriam Margolyes
Thelma and Selma
Robert Page
Bob Murdock
Ena Cohen
Candace
Howell Evans
Dr. Owens
Beverly Hotsprings
Andrea Cass
Padrig Owen Jones
Willie
Stan Stennet
Albert Edwards
Menna Trussler
Dilys Rhys-Jones
Clinton Noel Williams
Rev. Price
Jerry Springer
Hannah Higgins

Critic Reviews for Undertaking Betty (Plots with a View)

All Critics (8) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (3) | DVD (8)

The flick feels like Six Feet Under meets Waking Ned Devine written on a 5th-grade reading level.

March 29, 2006 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com

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Scott Weinberg

DVDTalk.com

...a charming, low-key romantic comedy...

March 17, 2006 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

one of the warmest, sweetest dark comedies I've seen

March 11, 2006 Full Review Source: 7M Pictures

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Kevin Carr

7M Pictures

It's rarely a good sign when a movie feels obliged to add the words 'a fable' beneath its main title -- and Undertaking Betty is no exception.

November 10, 2005 Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly

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Scott Foundas

L.A. Weekly

It all feels rather by the numbers.

July 29, 2004 Full Review Source: european-films.net

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Boyd van Hoeij

european-films.net

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Here's an interesting movie that follows two individuals whom have loved each other for many years, and one day Boris's love interest decides to take matters into her hands and fake her own death so that she could be with Boris. Fascinating story plot that is filled with some intriguing sense-of-humor. Great cast-

December 30, 2007