Cemetery Junction

Unassuming bomb, or how a rebel without a cause becomes a rebel with a cause. Cemetery Junction is not a very hilarious comedy, there are moments that it’s actually a very sad film, almost mournful, in fact, but it left me with a pleasant feeling, something that hadn’t happened in a long time. In a nutshell, a great surprise and a very nice film. (29.08.2010)

In my opinion, the best film so far that the indefatigable British comedian Ricky Gervais has had anything to do with. Yet Cemetery Junction is not a comedy. It's actually an intimate drama interspersed with good jokes, full of excellent dialogue, a retro atmosphere, tastefully chosen songs and likeable actors. At certain moments (especially the Winners' Ball and the retirement of a deserving employee), bitter humor comes into play, while at other times the film tugs at your emotions (the romantic storyline) and conscience (Ralph Fiennes, the relationship between Bruce and his father)... And all of it is good. Tonight I was in the mood for exactly that - I needed something to entertain and move me at the same time. The task was accomplished to perfection. (07.09.2010)

The film wasn’t that amusing, and the three leads were really punch-worthy. What really worked for me was the Taylor family, the relationships were perfect, and I simply love Ricky Gervais. Otherwise it was predictable, clichéd and not very funny. 3*- (23.10.2020)