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Really, the dialogue in this movie by Granger drove me crazy. You could have a drinking game where you take a shot whenever he says he wants his mother to have a fine funeral. Oh yeah, and don't forget the flowers. The actor is also unconvincing in his love for his mother - there's no real heartfelt feeling. It's as if he's in love with the idea of the funeral more than he actually cared for his mother. The rest of the issues with this movie are pretty well covered by others here. As for me, I only made it through about 70 minutes, and yes, he's still in "fine funeral" mode after all that time. NOTE: When I don't finish a movie, I give it a single star rating. It probably deserves more than that, but it is my way of reminding myself not to try again!

Too violent for young children. Also, not recommended for dog lovers because of animal cruelty that does not advance plot. // Glenda and EEH are great as usual, but can't rise above mediocre story.

If you can handle the sudden switch in tone midstream, this is an unconventionally enjoyable rom-com. Jean Muir overdoes the melodrama, but we're more than compensated by Loraine Day's strong and sympathetic character. Bonus: I learned to always sit on the coconuts, not the tomatoes.