Fackham Hall

If you want to have a serious night then don't watch this movie. It's pure silliness which is what I was looking for in a movie tonight. I enjoyed the dry humor and puns. The murder mystery was a nice addition, but it didn't take itself too seriously either. All in all I feel confident in saying that you should Fackham Hall if you can.

This film did have some clever and funny moments but it also had some really crass and gross moments that really spoilt the film for me. I felt it could have done with some editing or someone to tell the writers that some of the scenes just weren't funny and a couple were downright disgusting. It's a shame as it could have been really funny.

I saw this in a busy, raucous theater in NYC, and I think that's the best way to experience this film. We laughed and giggled for pretty much the entire runtime, so it gets a 9/10.

It is such a fun, silly movie. If you're willing to take it on its own terms and have a good time, it can be an instant comfy classic comedy. Some jokes are clever and smart, some are slapstick and stupid, but the film is always funny. It's a good lampoon, not really a cutting satire at all, and I'm a bit surprised at that expectation. It pokes fun at Downton Abbey, Knives Out, and even a bit of Atonement in the silliest ways.

J. R. R. Tolkien is so delightfully funny as a side character - my whole theater just endlessly giggled anytime he appeared. I'll probably watch it again just to pick out all the insane little things with him.

For me, this sits on the shelf with The Princess Bride, History of the World, and The Meaning of Life. I'm content with that. It does what it sets out to do. Endlessly quotable, immediately rewatchable - just don't go in expecting a cutting, critical darling of cinema. Go in looking to laugh for a couple hours and wonder how something so stupid could be so brilliant. Have fun. Bring friends.

The Davenports face possible eviction from Fackham Hall unless one of their daughters is wed and continues the family line.

This period-piece spoof of Downton Abbey has all the elements of a classic parody. It has all the spoof comedy styles: slapstick, innuendos, dirty jokes, and general corniness. The one hour and thirty-seven minute runtime is mindless fun and requires little thought. Check your brain at the door and stream this comedy for an old-school laugh.

I honestly hate these type of movies usually, but this one was a banger! It gave me a good laugh when I needed one and delivered on the comedy. It never felt like it went to far and had taste compared to others in this genre. Im not sure how it would hit the second time of watching this, but i truly enjoyed watching it this time. Happy it made it to my local big screen, with one time slot a day.

Watched at AMC with Heather on 12-5-2025.