Those Dear Departed (1987)

Overview
"Those Dear Departed" is a dark comedy film from 1987, directed by Ted Robinson and produced in Australia. The crucial cast consists of residents stars Garry McDonald, Pamela Stephenson, Su Cruickshank, and Brian Vriends.

Plot
The movie focuses on the peculiar life and events surrounding Frederick Dickens, an allegedly bankrupt poet. Frederick, portrayed by Garry McDonald, leads an eccentric way of life and counts the days until the anticipated death of his rich aunt Alice.

His plans for a grand inheritance are shattered when Alice all of a sudden changes her will before her death. Rather of Frederick, all her wealth is delegated her animal parrot, Leopold. Along with his sweetheart, Shirley, Frederick hatches a plan to get rid of Leopold and seize the inheritance.

Twists and Turns
Frederick and Shirley try many methods to get their hands on the cash. They attempt to falsify the parrot's death, scheme methods of getting rid of Leopold, and even forge Alice's will to fool the solicitor. However, their trials are packed with comic mistakes and failures. Will Mackie, a misaligned solicitor, is likewise after the inheritance; he views the couple closely, increasing the tension.

Climax and Culmination
As the movie approaches its climax, the comedy takes a darker turn. Frederick and Shirley's amateur criminal acts unfold, culminating in a graveyard chase where they attempt to double-cross Mackie and his tactic to collect the inheritance.

Style and Reception
In typical dark funny fashion, "Those Dear Departed" downplays major and mournful styles such as death, greed, and deception. The movie mostly satirizes the trope of the computing relative plotting to benefit from the dear departed, offering a comical reimagining of this familiar story.

Nevertheless, in spite of its special approach to comedy, the film got combined reception. Some reviewers commended the film's dark humor, while others criticized its absence of depth and character advancement.

Conclusion
"Those Dear Departed" is an eccentric dark comedy filled with twists, turns, and plot surprises. It uniquely links themes of death, inheritance, greed, and deception, resulting in an unique representation of complicated human tendencies. The film stands as an uncommon and amusing take on the descent into mayhem when lust for wealth subdues morality.

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