Plenty of absurdist, priceless interactions between all of the nutty family members, and between the family and their odd entourage of wacky friends and inscrutable Greeks. Imelda Staunton will throw you with how funny she is the other actors/characters, especially Gerry's literary brother Larry, are equally as hilarious. I was busting out laughing constantly throughout the film and I enjoyed it so much I watched it again the next day, still in awe of its perfection, and still constantly amused to the point of complete hilarity. And the best part is that it's true.The Brits really know how to do it right! This is the absolute funniest thing I've seen in decades. It's clever and witty and cheeky beyond measure. Don't miss this film if you like absolute quality entertainment, and want to laugh throughout the entire course of a film.

There is not a single character who is not memorably bizarre. It compliments the movie like wine compliments the perfect dinner. Delightful! Beautiful! Oh, to be a child again and roam the leafy, creature-laden wilds and beautiful beaches of Corfu. Nature is revealed in all of her fascinating, gorgeous mystery in this film's meticulous cinematography. Gerald Durrell was a world-famous zoologist, whose passion for nature and animals began with this move to Corfu. This finely honed script from Gerald Durrell's witty and extremely well-written memoir is another stunning example of how 'the Brits do it better.' Plot: Who could think up a better one (and it's a true story no less!)? Loony, dysfunctional, fog-and-chill-crazed Brits move to a sunny, backward Greek island and mayhem ensues.

The Brits really know how to do it right! This is the absolute funniest thing I've seen in decades.

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