The Estate

This movie is low brow humor at it's best. It's a good, rather original, story with an ensemble cast that works well.

Frankly, I'm rather shocked at the rather low collective rating this gets.

There are genuinely laugh out loud scenes.

The direction is great and the story -- over -- all works.

Cudos to Katheleen Turner for her over the top tubsta perfornance.

David Ducoveny is pretty good too as the pervy cousin who is obsessed with deviant sex.

Actually, everyone is really good in their roles and the comedic timing is simply wonderful.

It's not a movie that will change your life, but it's a very funny diversion from the world.

After reading the reviews, I still decided to check it out. As a huge fan of so many in the cast, I was extremely disappointed. "How could so many of these actors I admire, make a poor choice on a script so let's give it chance." The possibilities for a good film were there - incredible cast (Among them Toni Collette and Kathleen Turner being favourites of mine), and a fun script premise. But nothing worked for me. I found the script very crass versus funny. The characters felt one dimensional and that became annoying. I wish they could have a do over - same cast (well, mostly), same premise, different script.

Aunt Hilda is dying, and her greedy relatives all arrive, and attempt to get her to favour them in her will, leaving them her estate.

For such a bitter and twisted scenario, it's a little too light, it doesn't quite hit the spot, there are a couple of amusing moments, a few dark laughs, but it doesn't quite work.

I don't think it's as bad as some of the reviews would suggest, but given the basic plot and the list of names, I really did hope for more.

There's definitely some pedigree here, Toni Collette, David Duchovny and Anna Faris are all pretty good, I thought Kathleen Turner was perhaps the standout as grumpy Aunt Hilda.

Richard, only David Duchovny could make a moustache and a Kappa tracksuit look super cool.

It should have been ten times better.

5/10.

: Oh my gosh, I cannot believe the people who gave this funny funny movie such a poor rating. Good acting and some really really funny scenes are the highlights of this one. I found myself laughing out loud on so many occasions. The premise is of course unethical but hardly untrue unfortunately. All of the characters nail their roles and are so funny. I honestly don't know what some people are expecting from such a movie to be honest. If you need a comedy break in your viewing schedule, i highly recommend seeing this film, you won't be disappointed.

To IMDb reviewers. Why have you rejected this review? It has nothing insulating to anyone in it!!!

What is wrong with people these days?? No, but seriously... what do you expect in a movie?! If a movie like this which is good, hilarious, well-made, well-written, well-acted, etc gets such low reviews what does that say about today's audience? All the Marvel and Disney movies must have really messed with your head because you clearly have lost all sense of judgement. This movie is a total gem! The situations are ridiculous, the actors are hilarious, the writing is great... I mean what more could you ask for? I love Anna Farris and Toni Collette but the real MVP here was Rosemarie DeWitt. She absolutely stole the show.

Please don't listen to the negative reviews. These people need professional medical help. Enjoy!