Back in Black review: Christopher Walken is hilarious as a quirky undertaker
Ella Ballentine goes from "Anne of Green Gables" to "The Vampire Lestat," to a killer comedy with "Back in Black." Review.
Christopher Walken delivers a comedic performance as an eccentric undertaker in Back in Black, a dark comedy that challenges viewers with its offbeat humor. Walken stars as Clyde Mortimer, an undertaker who runs his family funeral home alongside his wife Autumn and granddaughter Sam. Despite the town's lack of recent deaths, Clyde insists that no one dying is a way to live, particularly frustrated by the decline in in-person gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sam, an orphaned granddaughter, devises a plan to loosen screws strategically across town and indirectly cause multiple deaths. The film focuses on Sam's complex relationship with her grandparents and the emerging romantic connections that arise from the first murder victim's funeral. Sam, played by Ella Ballentine, uses her silent expressions to convey her feelings, complementing Walken's humorous ranting.
The movie balances humor and shock, making each death feel unexpectedly poignant. Back in Black offers a unique blend of macabre and light-heartedness, creating a distinctive and entertaining experience.
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