Movie

Big Shot's Funeral

2001 · 100 min

A wry, bustling satire that turns a funeral into a circus of commerce, leaving a bittersweet aftertaste.

Overview: Don Tyler, a famous film-maker, falls ill on the sets of his movie. Fascinated by the funereal traditions of China, he requests a cameraman named Yoyo to arrange a grand, comedic funeral for him.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical, absurd and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Greed, media, celebrity, corruption
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: greed
media
celebrity
corruption
death
Places: big city
workplace
hospital
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild