Keeping Mum (2005)

Mum's the word

Fans of Mr Bean beware! Although this movie is starring Rowan Atkinson, this is not the typical Bean episode you see on TV.

For a start, this is not exactly a very funny film. This is humor taken to another level and not the usual kind of jokes you often hear on Mr Bean. What kind of humor do you expect when the movie is about murder, adultery and sex? Not very pleasant, i supposed.

Pastor Walter Goodfella (Rowan Atkinson) and family reside in this small quiet village by the name of Little Wallop. All seems well until the arrival of Grace Hawkins (Maggie Smith) the family's new housekeeper. Upon the arrival of Grace, all the annoying people and animal (the dog who cannot stop barking) seem to disappear. No awards for guessing who is the mastermind. Why is Grace so good to the Goodfella family? Is she up to no good? Or are there any dark secrets that lie beneath the family? You decide.

Although this film portrays murders and adultery in a light fashioned manner, several virtues are also seen throughout the show. The importance of the family, friendship and kin ship are several virtues mentioned in the movie. One important lesson learned though: "You can't just kill people because it's convenient!"
(3/5)

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