Keeping Mum, 2005

A talented cast buoys this slightly above average black British comedy. As another reviewer said, it's Arsenic and Old Lace crossed with Mrs. Doubtfire. That description fits this movie to a T, except that it's decidedly NOT aimed at children due to some foul language and occasional nudity... oh, and several murders. Maggie Smith is perfect in the role of a well-meaning but homicidal housekeeper. Rowan Atkinson is good but oddly cast, as his character is more likable than funny. This is kind of a stretch for someone who's best known for playing hilarious jerks (Mr. Bean, Blackadder). Patrick Swayze is believably sleazy as the jock trying to make off with Atkinson's frustrated wife (Kristin Scott Thomas). Rounding out the cast is the gorgeous Tamsin Egerton as their promiscuous and strikingly tall daughter. It's worth noting that Egerton is responsible for the non-violent portion of the R-rating.

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