12 In A Box

12 people have all been brought to a large stately home with the dying owner’s intention for a bit of fun. The 12 are locked within the premises for 4 days with the prize of £1million each if they last the time. May the farfetched comedic carnage ensue.

Twelve in a box is a British comedy directed, written and produced by John McKenzie. It was originally filmed in 2007 but is set to be released in cinemas 25th March 2013 and then released on DVD a week later on 1st April. Other than the difference in appearance of Hart’s character there is no real show of ‘time aging’ within it.

The audience is treated to the typical ‘convenient’ diversity with the characters from some struggling couples, a wise old couple, a religious woman and cover star Miranda Hart playing a disgruntled wife who is locked in a room with no escape and hapless fiancee Barry, played very well by Kenneth Collard, can only wait for the ordeal to be over.

Once again the viewers experience the calamitous events that occur all as farfetched as the last. With jokes that are suited for all ages from classic kiddy slapstick humour to the odd marriage joke here and there. Capered also with a very funny ending

Clearly a low budget venture but films like this don’t need the vast blockbuster budgets, it’s all about the acting and good humour, of which this film shows all.

Another good family comedy to sit down and watch over dinner on your lap.