Theo-155-171179 Was watching and cancelled after the Lord's name (J----) was taken in vain. This ruins "entertainment" - why can't we enjoy a story without having the Lord's name misused?When we sit down to watch a PG movie we expect to have a family friendly story if the official rating is PG. Why does the movie industry insist in writing blasphemy into the dialog? This is not OK -- surely the writers can find other expletives that are not offensive to around 2 billion people that call themselves Christians. This is disappointing and amounts to a waste of time when we end up stopping a movie part way through because the writers have not learned to fear God and can't think of better ways to have characters express surprise than misusing the name of the Son of God.Two thumbs down for both the blasphemy and the inaccurate rating.

Mojochi I hadn't even heard of this film, but basically, anytime I see Robert Duvall show up in a film , I choose to give him a chance, because he's almost certainly got something interesting to deliver. So, for him to surface in something, and then for Bill Murray and the wonderful Sissy Spacek to be attached to it as well, it had to be worth my time. So it was. In reference to my title summary, Murray is that charm the film offers. The story & the ensemble cast was what engaged, Duvall himself managed to give us something touching yet again, & every single cast member gives wonderful performances. As period pieces go, it delivers on many levels. It is what an independent film should aspire to be

Krists . Art direction, photography and costumes are close to excellent. The cast is perfect and actors do incredible job. Now the "movie". It's terrible. For all those aspiring graduates you absolutely have to analyze this "piece of art" it's a perfect example of how to not edit the movie. I don't know, maybe they lost some footage one the way, or there was nobody to supervise the investment, or they where out of time to review the golden, who cares. The point is that it's out there to be amaze the audience. If you like great cast movies you have to see this one! Because it is truly amazing how someone can throw a Disney party with couple of millions and super hi-tech cameras!

billcr12 A great cast led by Robert Duvall as Felix, a man alone against the world, with a strange request, is a good concept which disappointed me after a compelling build up. Felix is a recluse who is thought to be an evil man and possible murderer who others avoid. He comes up with the idea to hold a funeral party for himself while he is still alive. Bill Murray is perfect as the owner of a funeral parlor who agrees to stage the event, even selling lottery tickets to attendees for a chance to win the hermit's property. Felix reveals a long ago relationship with a town widow, Mattie(Sissy Spacek) before her marriage, and discloses a secret affair with her married sister, Mary Lee; unfortunately, the final part of the story goes off the rails, ruining three great performances by Duvall, Murray, and Spacek.