The Burial(2023)
Synopsis
When a handshake deal goes sour, funeral home owner Jeremiah O'Keefe enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E. Gary to save his family business. Tempers flare and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond while exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice.
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Pacing Verdict
The screenplay demonstrates solid narrative momentum, particularly in Act 2's courtroom sequences and the discovery of the NBC connection, which provides a strong late-stage energy boost. However, the pacing is inconsistent: the opening act lingers too long on atmospheric establishing scenes and the Willie Gary "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" montage (scenes 24-37) feels indulgent and slows forward drive. Additionally, the dialogue rhythm varies effectively between rapid exchanges and deliberate pauses, but some scenes—like the extended family gatherings and Willie's mother's house—drag noticeably, disrupting the tension/release balance within the confirmed three-act structure.
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