Review of A Private Function (1984) by Ayberk K — 12 Mar 2012

Incredibly Detailed characters, original story.

This review of A Private Function (1984) was written by Ayberk K on 12 March 2012.

A Private Function has generally received positive reviews.

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By Vig S (98) on 07 Mar 2008

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A Private Function is an amusing farce in the tradition of old Ealing studio comedies like The Lavender Hill Mob, and like those movies, it…

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By Diggory K (1) on 18 Jun 2007

Hilarious. Liz Smith and Maggie Smith - good stuff…

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By James Plath (543) for Movie Metropolis (1,779) on 26 Feb 2011

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By Hans O (58) on 02 Oct 2007

Absolutely hilarious--and sweet. Podiatry and World War Two food-rationing: such a natural combination. A gem…

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By Ali T (51) on 29 Nov 2007

Never mind Shakespeare. Maggie Smith best line ever: 'Gilbert, he's off his paper.....'…

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By Noah R (224) on 30 Aug 2008

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