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Burke And Hare (2010)


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1.5 out of 10 Dark and irreverent
Monika from Cork, 12 May 2011
If you like dark comedy and are not over-sensitive about death, this is for you. The story gives a good idea of the lengths anatomical research was prepared to go to in the 19th century while you can't really condemn the two main characters. The story moves along at a nice pace with many giggles and more than a wink to social satire. Great acting throughout. I found it very entertaining but the subject clearly is a matter of taste.
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3 out of 10 Just okay
Seamus from Monaghan, 29 May 2011
The first thing to jump out is that this film sticks only slightly to the facts. Simon Pegg is brilliant as always and the film is funny but not outrageously funny. The characters are well drawn and sure enough I did find myself cheering for the murderers. The ending is weak and I wondered if the truth wouldn't have been a better ending.
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0.5 out of 10 Bore and Hare more like
Glen from Meath, 18 Mar 2011
A very disappointing comedy, I didn't laugh once, I didn't even manage a wry smile. Lots and lots of cameos from some really great and funny actors but none of them shine when they are on screen. I was bored to tears watching this tripe....avoid.
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2.5 out of 10 Disappointing
Eamon from Meath, 13 Feb 2012
With Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis I was hoping for much more. Poor enough.
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2.5 out of 10 Burke & Hare
Frances from Clare, 23 May 2011
Mildly amusing take on the body snatching story
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What's it about....
Burke And Hare is a comedic take on the true story of the Edinburgh body-snatchers William Burke (Simon Pegg) and William Hare (Andy Serkis). These two Irish entrepreneurs, spurred on by a chance meeting with a gorgeous actress (Isla Fisher), discover that a dead body can fetch a hefty price when the demands of the leading medical professors Dr. Knox (Tom Wilkinson) and Dr. Monroe (Tim Curry) reach beyond that of the local supply.








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