I agree that this film has a cult following for the usual reasons -- and it definitely has some good one-liners. For some movie-goers (like me, for example) it will be problematic, however, because of the overload of characters and story lines, uneven pacing, and outlandish aspects.
Ray Romano and Debra Winger headline a nice cast in a story about the funeral of the family patriarch, which forces a gathering of an odd mix of characters with a checkered history. Funerals (and weddings) have potential for comedy with this "forced gathering" aspect. However, the movie quickly becomes chaotic -- a slam-bang affair with weaving consistency. It's worth seeing for the one-liners and gags, but don't expect a finely tuned and focused product.
Ray Romano and Debra Winger headline a nice cast in a story about the funeral of the family patriarch, which forces a gathering of an odd mix of characters with a checkered history. Funerals (and weddings) have potential for comedy with this "forced gathering" aspect. However, the movie quickly becomes chaotic -- a slam-bang affair with weaving consistency. It's worth seeing for the one-liners and gags, but don't expect a finely tuned and focused product.