Réalisation:
John LandisPhotographie:
John MathiesonMusique:
Joby TalbotActeurs·trices:
Simon Pegg, Andy Serkis, Michael Smiley, Bill Bailey, Isla Fisher, Tom Wilkinson, David Schofield, Christian Brassington, Tim Curry (plus)Résumés(1)
Pauvres et vivant d'arnaques, deux compères William Burke et William Hare découvrent par hasard qu'un cadavre frais peut leur rapporter beaucoup d'argent. A cette époque, Édimbourg est un haut lieu de la médecine en Europe et les chirurgiens cherchent désespérément des cadavres humains pour pratiquer leurs dissections et faire ainsi avancer leur science. La demande en produits frais ne manque pas ! Elle augmente. Appâtés par l'argent et désireux avant tout d'assouvir les envies matérielles de leur bien aimées, Burke et Hare ne vont pas tarder à orchestrer des "accidents" pour obtenir toujours plus de cadavres frais pour la Science. (La Fabrique 2)
(plus)Critiques (4)
I wish Simon Pegg had contributed to the screenplay. I’m sure it would have added a lot of black humor and cynicism. The film could definitely use some. I found it a bit bland and slightly boring. The story is based on real events in which both men killed quite a few people, so I think the filmmakers didn’t make the most of the potential.
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Comparing the two most recent films starring Simon Pegg, I can safely say that what I didn't get from the Alien Paul, Mr. Burke and Mr. Hare gave it to me in spades. This cute black-humored plaything about stealing, selling and, of course, making corpses was successful. John Landis doesn't mince his words, he's obviously still in touch with the comedy genre and his humor is often pleasantly old-world, as some of the scenes seem to have fallen out of the heads of the Monty Pythons. Add to all this a great period atmosphere and music. As for the actors, Simon Pegg is slightly restrained but reliably plays what you expect from him. I was surprised, however, by Andy Serkis, who reminded me many times of Rowan Atkinson's black comedy creations. Excellent. The film is also packed with stars and starlets (Bill Bailey, Tim Curry, Christopher Lee... Ray Harryhausen), some of whom I might not have noticed if it weren't for the end credits. In short, a very solid four stars.
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Both male characters and their efforts personally fascinated me, leading me to write a short story. I thought to myself, why not watch the film adaptation of their fates, where I was assured it would be a lighter experience? This was indeed confirmed. This is exactly the type of film that neither excites nor offends. Now and then, a good joke slightly stirs the otherwise stagnant waters of mediocrity.
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It's a crying shame that Landis didn’t take this more seriously because there aren’t many topics as strong as the life stories of the Burke/Hare duo and those around them. Even though in the end it wasn’t what I expected (something like Sweeney Todd), I can’t say I didn’t have fun. Rather than making you laugh out loud, it lifts the corners of the mouth into a goofy smile.
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