The best black comedy ever written.

A big accolade I know but in my opinion the truth. The whimsical tone of a man hell bent on the murder of a family is comedy genius. Alec Guiness playing every member of the family being murdered (even the women) was an even bigger stroke of genius.

Undoubtedly one of the best films I have ever seen.

A must watch for any film lover.

A deliciously acerbic satire on British aristocracy, Kind Hearts and Coronets has been on my radar for a long time and what a pleasure is was to finally catch up with it. Before viewing I had no idea of its plot, but I knew it was regarded as one of the best Ealing comedies and was rated highly by some of my favourite comedians.

The humour is not drawn from 'jokes' or physical comedy, but rather from its unrelentingly witty narration and dialogue (worthy of Oscar Wilde). Performances are also brilliant, Dennis Price delights as the urbane anti-hero Louis Mazzini and an acting master class is provided by Alec Guinness, who plays no fewer than eight different roles.

Social commentary aside, the film is just pure, anarchic fun. I look forward to subsequent viewings and could definitely see it becoming one of my all-time favourite films. Utterly brilliant.

I'm tempted to just write "Alec Fucking Guinness" and leave it at that but that would be a disservice to the flawless screenplay and excellent work by all the actors in the movie. My only complaint is that they could have pushed the humor even darker but that's more about my own personal taste than the merits of the film.

Although the story seems predictable and you are counting down the remaining D'Ascoyne family members in the anti-hero's way, there are plenty of surprises and dark humor along the way and the film culminates with one of the most satisfying endings ever. Also: Alec Fucking Guinness.

Filled to the brim with ink black humour. Alec Guiness as an aging suffragette smashing windows with her umbrella gets me every time.

Blackest of comedy is when you die laughing.

Seeped with black humour, blending a comedy of manners, acerbic satire, and kindly outrageous serial killings.

What a fantastic film. The superb acting, writing, direction and beautiful black and white cinematography makes it look like it was only made a couple of years ago. Also an early example of non-linear storytelling. Denis Price is superb, especially his narration. A joy from start to finish.

Filled to the brim with ink black humour. Alec Guiness as an aging suffragette smashing windows with her umbrella gets me every time.

Enjoy this delicious tale of revenge in possibly the best of all the Ealing comedies.

Dennis Price gives a wonderful performance in this dark comedy gem from Ealing Studios, which is ripe with very dry British humour. Just fantastic. I feel ridiculous for saying it, but I failed to realise the extent of Alec Guinness' multi-rolling due to his variety and ability. It makes the whole thing even more extraordinary.

I honestly didn't think it was funny. Not my type, I suppose.

Blackest of comedy is when you die laughing.

La quintaesencia del humor negro inglés, una delicia macabra por la que no pasan los años (qué grande Alec Guiness y todo lo demás). Catarata de ingenio y contagiosa mala baba.

The Bride Wore Black to tea.