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Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

When I first discovered Eulogy at a video store three or four years ago, it quickly became one of my favorite newer films. In fact, I would have sworn I had reviewed it here long ago.Michael Clancy, who must have a heck of a day job, showed potential to possibly be another Lasse Hallstrom, Wes Anderson or Jean-Pierre Jeunet in this little gem, then disappeared as quickly as he had come. Other than a highly touted short film in 1996, this has been Clancy's only film. This is a true pity. One aches to see whether or not he could have followed Hallstrom and Anderson's footsteps and made the transition from small indie success to studio success. He certainly seemed to have a deft hand in writing and directing Eulogy.Eulogy is a quirky little dark comedy in the Royal Tenenbaums, Amelie, Garden State, Gilbert Grape family. It combines some very subtle humor with some relatively course slapstick laughs. This, combined with the bizarre but lovable family, makes a satisfying whole.The lovely Zooey Deschanel is the solid glue that holds the frantic elements of the movie together, just as her character, Katie, performs the same duty for the dysfunctional family. She is actually the story's narrator and her attempt to carry out her late grandfather's wishes and pass on the news of his passing – and how this effort pans out – provides the basis of the story and an extra slice of irony.Without giving away the ending, let us just say that things just keep getting more bizarre as the story moves along. Edmund Collins (Rip Torn) has just died – apparently via suicide – and his estranged children Daniel (Hank Azaria), Lucy (Kelly Preston), Skip (Ray Ramano) and Alice (Debra Winger) return home to help their mother, Charlotte (Piper Laurie) tend to the arrangements.The reunion is memorable. Lesbianism, wise-guy kids, some romances, suicide attempts and a very bizarre funeral service are just a few of the events that will keep most viewers laughing. It is a dark comedy and not one for everyone. Generally speaking, most anyone who loved The Royal Tenenbaums, Garden State or Amalie will probably love Eulogy. Anyone who didn't get those films need not bother watching this one either.Laurie is very good as the depressed widow, while Azaria, Ramano, Winger and Preston are hilarious as the maladjusted siblings who have to come to terms with their late father's frequent absences during their childhoods. Jesse Bradford is solid as Katie's unlucky love interest, while Famke Janssen and Glenne Headly are great as Lucy's lesbian life partner and a helpful nurse respectively. Mark Harelik, Matthew Feder, Allisyn Ashley Arm and Jordan Moen are fun as Alice's silently suffering family, while Rene Auberjonois is tremendous in a brief appearance as a local clergyman. Brian Posehn makes a nice addition as the video store clerk. Real-life twins Curtis and Keith Garcia, meanwhile, nearly steal the show as wise-guy twins Ted and Fred.This is an enjoyable dark comedy with a little bit of everything, including a good soundtrack. I hope Clancy gives up his day job again soon and tries another movie. He definitely made this one a keeper.

It's a comedy about a dysfunctional family which has to do the ceremonial burial of their patriarch and don't even know very well how to do it… The last part of the movie is a bit calmer but the first 45 minutes are just hilarious, with plenty comical scenes about this dysfunctional, but extremely comical, family. Almost all characters are funny and well conceived, but I would like to mention the twin brothers! God, those kids are hilarious! They play very funny roles and do a good acting job. The guy who plays their father's role is also very comical. But a special mention must be done to Zooey Deschanel! I love that actress! In fact I bought this DVD because of her and I wasn't disappointed! She's gorgeous and she has such a tender and sweet expression (to not mention those big and beautiful blue eyes!). Besides, she's a good actress too!:) Anyway, it's a very well humoured film in spite of having a funeral as plot's background, so my vote is 7/10!

Unlike Tom from Santa Monica (the other reviewer), I didn't read any newspaper reviews - I just sat through the first 45 minutes and couldn't take any more.The actor Ray Romano was irritating in the extreme and the storyline totally unbelievable and unfunny. For example, a girl puts on a video which is of her mother in a sex movie, the doorbell rings and she doesn't want to answer it because the visitor is an old boyfriend, so she hides without turning off the video. Guess what happens. Ridiculous.Example no. 2: a father is smoking a joint in his locked bedroom. His daughter knocks on the door and he tries to get rid of the smoke and upsets a flower pot on a bed. He then answers the door with the joint still in his mouth. So funny. Not. Truly an awful film.

My sister recommended this flick. "Just like us," she promised. Well, not really, but the Collins' gathering for their father/grandfather's funeral does put the "fun" in dysFUNctional family.I love dysfunctional family flicks. There is always someone to recognize and you always come away feeling that at least your own family isn't that bad.With Eulogy you come away with that, and so much more. There are "stop the DVD" moments throughout that demand an immediate replay. I don't think I'll ever be able to hear "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" again quite the same way. And the twins? The twins steal almost every seen they are in.I have no idea why the paid critics trashed this movie -- maybe the director didn't slip them enough perks. But ignore them. This is yet another great small movie, with a wonderful ensemble cast, that you'll love, the critics opinions notwithstanding. I swear, you just can't trust the mercenary reviewers anymore.While the butt-headed critics tried to bury Eulogy, it is clear from these postings on IMDb that the only critics whose opinions matter, the movie-goers, are delivering a much kinder and truer eulogy for this fine flick.