Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Eva Longoria | ... | Kate (as Eva Longoria Parker) | |
Paul Rudd | ... | Henry | |
Lake Bell | ... | Ashley | |
Jason Biggs | ... | Dan | |
Lindsay Sloane | ... | Chloe | |
Stephen Root | ... | Sculptor | |
William Morgan Sheppard | ... | Father Marks (as W. Morgan Sheppard) | |
Wendi McLendon-Covey | ... | Lona | |
Ali Hillis | ... | Karen | |
Deborah Theaker | ... | Mary | |
Natalia Safran | ... | Bride | |
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Andy Kreiss | ... | Groom |
Ben Livingston | ... | Minister | |
Jack Conley | ... | Cab Driver | |
Kali Rocha | ... | Angel |
In Los Angeles, Henry is a veterinarian whose fiancée Kate dies in an accident on the day they're to marry. Worried that Henry has closed off his social life, his sister suggests he use a psychic to contact Kate, lay to rest unresolved feelings, and live more fully. He tries it, though he doesn't believe in it. Nothing happens, so his sister gives Ashley, the psychic, Kate's diary. Now she's able to convince Henry she's in contact with Kate and start the therapy. Two things happen: they find themselves attracted to each other, and Kate's ghost, who also has some unresolved issues, returns to stop this budding romance. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
In complete contrast to the opinions of the other review, this film actually was surprisingly good! I reluctantly went to see it and expected to be bored by clichés, obvious jokes and overacting, all of which the trailer had promised.
However, after 5 minutes in I found myself genuinely laughing and enjoying the refreshing acting. With only one 'toilet humour' gag, Over Her Dead Body manages to actually come up with realistically funny scenarios and, without spoiling anything too much, some of the moments involving animals are hilarious.
The staple ingredients of a good film are all there; script, director and actors and compared some other recent attempts at romantic comedy, this film stands tall.
Sure, you aren't going to learn anything or have a spiritual awakening, but if you go with an open mind you will more than likely have a good time!