Average Rating: 4.9/10
Reviews Counted: 5
Fresh: 2 | Rotten: 3
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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
Jan 1, 2003 Wide
Mar 7, 2006
Miramax Films
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.
...a charming, low-key romantic comedy...
one of the warmest, sweetest dark comedies I've seen
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.
It all feels rather by the numbers.
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, 2007Super Reviewer
A quirky, charming comedy. Highly recommend.
March 26, 2007Super Reviewer
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