How to Get Rid of a Body (And Still Be Friends)

The dumb pregnant women was the only one that can act

I saw "How To Get Rid Of A Body (and still be friends)" last night and had a blast! It's a simple but oh-so-clever comedy filled with laughs. Three best friends – politician Maddie (Kristen Dattilo), ditzy-but-lovable Amy (Nicole Burch), and the mother hen Laura (Kristen Lynn) – reunite for a weekend in their hometown. Unfortunately for them, a mob hit man also comes to the town looking to whack somebody and… "Weekend At Bernie's" anyone? This is a comedy theme we've seen before, but the filmmakers delivered a fresh, smart, well-constructed variation of the theme that makes you laugh out loud even when you're trying not to. The true magic of the movie centers on the on-camera chemistry between the three lead actors Dattilo, Burch, and Lynn. Dattilo is a veteran ("The Chris Isaac Show", lots of movies) who knows how to carry a scene; Burch has all the makings of a rising star; and Lynn is exemplary as the grounded 'normal' girl of the trio, though she's hiding a BIG secret (sorry, can't say anymore without a Spoiler Alert). The supporting cast is solid. Pete (Angelo Bua), Mr. Dibble (Michael Dempsey, another Hollywood veteran), and Tamara Zook all deliver performances that keep you engaged and laughing. And James Sutorius is dead-on as Frank, the menacing and somewhat disturbed mob boss. Hats off to the writers Nevada Grey and Russell Gannon. This is a clever and smooth story that seems simple at first blush, and that's what makes it truly funny from beginning to end. Grey and Gannon crafted a comedic plot line that is often times surprising, sometimes outrageous, and just plain politically incorrect once in a while (the restaurant scene is sure to be a classic). Russell Gannon was also the Director, so here is a talented filmmaker who knows how to deliver. The movie flows seamlessly from start to finish, and the scenes are tight and well-paced. The cinematography is outstanding. The movie was shot in a beautiful lake town in New York, and it's a hidden jewel. The aerial shots alone remind us that there are still little places in America we haven't visited yet, but probably should. This is an indie film made without the money and marketing campaign of a large studio production, but it deserves to be seen. I truly enjoyed myself. And, even more importantly… the rest of the theater audience did to, because they were laughing right along with me.

I rarely laugh out loud in a movie but this one did it. There is one musical joke in particular that would make Monty Python proud. The story revolves around three good friends, one of whom is running for public office, who must overcome comical situations to dispose of the body of an incompetent hit man who dies on the job. The script is tightly written and the cast, who works beautifully together, delivers their lines with a snappy slapstick timing. The movie was shot in a small town in upstate New York and the filmmakers have used the location to maximum advantage as a setting for the three small town friends who have shared a lifetime of adventures. The script is snappy, the direction spot on and the cinematography first rate. The supporting cast is just as strong as the leads and the editing is seamless. This is not a big studio picture but rather a lovingly made independent feature that captures the best of independent filming.

It is embarrassing that this is labeled as a comedy. To anyone who appreciates comedy or watches a lot of comedy this is atrocious and just an embarrassment to the genre. This was clearly a watered down version of Rough Night which was already a terrible movie that came out a year earlier. Lame attempt at comedy this movie is about as good as most student films I have watched. I was looking for a way to get my money back but I can't find one if you are thinking about renting this movie just stare at a wall for an hour and a half cause that is the level of entertainment this provides. This is a small budget movie and should've been a no budget movie. I can't believe anyone hates money enough to give anyone money to make this garbage. DUMPSTER FIRE!!!

My girlfriend wanted to watch the movie, I thought a chick flick... but wow, what a real surprise! This was really a lot of fun to watch. There's no explosions or bloody shootouts or stupid Hollywood dialogue, just a couple hours of funny stuff. The movie doesn't take itself too seriously, and these girls are hilarious! If you want to just kick back for awhile and smile alot and laugh out loud a bunch of times, this is the movie for you. It gets two thumbs up from me!