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Wolf · 01-13-2003, 11:51 PM

Big Shot's Funeral (2003)

Synopsis: Don Tyler is a world famous film director whose work has brought him a lifetime of accolades. Now he's in Beijing shooting an epic about the last emperor of China's Qing dynasty. In the midst of shooting an intense scene, he suddenly realizes that he can't go on with the film. His self-confidence has deserted him; he hasn't the slightest idea what his film is about anymore. He turns to his cameraman, Yoyo, for advice, but the two end up in long discussions about Buddhism and death. Meanwhile, studio boss Tony is pressuring Tyler to complete the film on time to honor a contractual negotiation, with Japanese distributors, that is worth millions of dollars. Tyler's luck takes a turn for the worse when he gets sick and falls into a coma. With the help of his promoter friend, Yoyo grants Tyler his last wish--before he slips into a coma--to give him a traditional "comedy funeral" as a joyful celebration of a life well lived. But the funeral plans get way out of hand and turn into a media circus beyond control and beyond their budgets--all of which becomes quite a problem when Tyler miraculously recovers.

Statistics
Genre(s): Comedy, Foreign, Rating: MPAA PG, Runtime: Not available

Distributor(s):
Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment
Columbia Tristar Film Distributors International
Theatrical Release: 01/17/2003 Video Release: Not available

Cast & Role
Donald Sutherland -- Don Tyler
Paul Mazursky -- Tony
Ge You Yoyo
Rosamund Kwan Lucy
Ying Da Louis

Director
Feng Xiaogang

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***John*** · 01-14-2003, 08:30 AM

I'm gonna pass on this one, but I can't figure out why Donald would take on such a film?

Zhora · 01-14-2003, 01:00 PM

Donald Sutherland, huh? Well, it's got to have some potential then. I think he is hilarious in comedy roles. I have a feeling this one will either be really funny, or completely god-aweful. I'll wait to see some clips before I commit to seeing it.

Wolf · 01-15-2003, 01:21 AM

This is definitely an international film. When I saw Donald Sutherland's name, my first thought was that it was some other Donald Sutherland.

**fluff** · 01-15-2003, 10:48 AM

I agree with Zhora, this could be great or appalling.
I'm leaning more towards appalling at the moment.

01-13-2003, 11:51 PM	#1
Wolf Combat Missions Fan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas, of course! Posts: 7,916	Big Shot's Funeral (2003) - 1/17 Big Shot's Funeral (2003) Synopsis: Don Tyler is a world famous film director whose work has brought him a lifetime of accolades. Now he's in Beijing shooting an epic about the last emperor of China's Qing dynasty. In the midst of shooting an intense scene, he suddenly realizes that he can't go on with the film. His self-confidence has deserted him; he hasn't the slightest idea what his film is about anymore. He turns to his cameraman, Yoyo, for advice, but the two end up in long discussions about Buddhism and death. Meanwhile, studio boss Tony is pressuring Tyler to complete the film on time to honor a contractual negotiation, with Japanese distributors, that is worth millions of dollars. Tyler's luck takes a turn for the worse when he gets sick and falls into a coma. With the help of his promoter friend, Yoyo grants Tyler his last wish--before he slips into a coma--to give him a traditional "comedy funeral" as a joyful celebration of a life well lived. But the funeral plans get way out of hand and turn into a media circus beyond control and beyond their budgets--all of which becomes quite a problem when Tyler miraculously recovers. Statistics Genre(s): Comedy, Foreign, Rating: MPAA PG, Runtime: Not available Distributor(s): Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment Columbia Tristar Film Distributors International Theatrical Release: 01/17/2003 Video Release: Not available Cast & Role Donald Sutherland -- Don Tyler Paul Mazursky -- Tony Ge You Yoyo Rosamund Kwan Lucy Ying Da Louis Director Feng Xiaogang __________________ Katrina Disaster Relief: How to give or get help in Texas/Southwest region. Donate to The Humane Society of the United States disaster relief and to the ASPCA. Our four-legged friends need our help too.

01-14-2003, 01:00 PM	#3
Zhora Smiling again... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Back in the city Yippee! Posts: 3,704	Donald Sutherland, huh? Well, it's got to have some potential then. I think he is hilarious in comedy roles. I have a feeling this one will either be really funny, or completely god-aweful. I'll wait to see some clips before I commit to seeing it. __________________ I’m haunted a little this evening by feelings that have no vocabulary and events that should be explained in dimensions of lint rather than words. -Richard Brautigan

01-15-2003, 01:21 AM	#4
Wolf Combat Missions Fan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas, of course! Posts: 7,916	This is definitely an international film. When I saw Donald Sutherland's name, my first thought was that it was some other Donald Sutherland. __________________ Katrina Disaster Relief: How to give or get help in Texas/Southwest region. Donate to The Humane Society of the United States disaster relief and to the ASPCA. Our four-legged friends need our help too.

01-15-2003, 10:48 AM	#5
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 41,917	I agree with Zhora, this could be great or appalling. I'm leaning more towards appalling at the moment. __________________ "That's Numberwang!"

01-14-2003, 08:30 AM	#2
*John* The race is back! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: On the mat Age: 39 Posts: 40,434	I'm gonna pass on this one, but I can't figure out why Donald would take on such a film?