SummaryA snappy, smart and heart-warming comedy for the 21st century unfolds against modern day Manhattan. Peter Falk stars as Morris Applebaum, a feisty retired thespian with deep roots in Broadway theater. On the eve of his 90th birthday, Morris invites his three middle-aged children back to his stylish apartment for the party of a lifetime. As a post... Read More
Directed By:Jeff Hare
Written By:Richard Marcus, Allen Swift
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Generally, this film is lively and entertaining. The dialogue among the four principals trips along at a brisk pace, never becoming overly dense or plodding.
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A slight but lightly amusing sitcom-style comedy, strongly recalls dinner theater fodder of three decades ago.
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Falk is as good as ever and the rest give it their all; you couldn't ask for a better cast, just better material.
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Stagy, stiff and marinated in egg cream.
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The movie's one-star rating is solely for Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who provides eye candy as Morris' film-student granddaughter, Lisa.
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Production Company:
- Full Circle Studios
- Fully Attired Film Group LLC
Release Date:Sep 15, 2006
Duration:1 h 34 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:A comedy about family, forgiveness and food.
Awards
Palm Beach International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Phoenix Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
WorldFest Houston
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
