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When Do We Eat? (2005)

When Do We Eat? (2005)
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An old-fashioned Jewish father vows to bring his stubborn family together after being slipped a dose of ecstasy during the annual Passover celebration in director Salvador Litvak's psychedelic Seder comedy. Family patriarch Ira Stuckman (Michael Lerner) has taken a few tips from his hard-nosed father, Arthur (Jack Klugman), when it comes to matters of the family. A strict disciplinarian with little tolerance for tomfoolery, stubborn Ira is insistent that the whole family come together for the Seder feast despite their lingering disagreements. When Ira's son, Zeke (Ben Feldman), drops a hit of ecstasy into his father's meal in hopes of opening the old man's eyes up to a "new perspective," the once curmudgeonly father turns suddenly touchy-feely before insisting upon on ushering in a new era of forgiveness among the notoriously disagreeable clan. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Michael Lerner, Lesley Ann Warren, (more)
Director(s):
Salvador Litvak
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of When Do We Eat?

An old-fashioned Jewish father vows to bring his stubborn family together after being slipped a dose of ecstasy during the annual Passover celebration in director Salvador Litvak's psychedelic Seder comedy. Family patriarch Ira Stuckman (Michael Lerner) has taken a few tips from his hard-nosed father, Arthur (Jack Klugman), when it comes to matters of the family. A strict disciplinarian with little tolerance for tomfoolery, stubborn Ira is insistent that the whole family come together for the Seder feast despite their lingering disagreements. When Ira's son, Zeke (Ben Feldman), drops a hit of ecstasy into his father's meal in hopes of opening the old man's eyes up to a "new perspective," the once curmudgeonly father turns suddenly touchy-feely before insisting upon on ushering in a new era of forgiveness among the notoriously disagreeable clan. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
93 mins

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Director(s):
Salvador Litvak
Writer(s):
Nina Davidovich, Salvador Litvak
Producer(s):
Steven J. Wolfe, Salvador Litvak
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Drug Content, Profanity, Sexual Situations)
Categories:
Comedy
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    James V.

    Yes, WHEN DO WE EAT? deals in stereotypes & clichés and will definitely offend some fundamentalists of the Jewish faith (most others, too, I'll bet). But stick with it, I say, because it is finally heartfelt & genuine often enough to counter many of your misgivings. And for every misstep, it hits its targets twice over. The cast that co-writer (with Nina Davidovich) & director Salvador Litvak have assembled does a wonderful job of nailing each character & letting us laugh with and/or at them while understanding each quite well. Litvak could be a bit less crass now and then, but that's often part of the fun: He takes the plunge and swims the length with energy, wit and joie de vivre. I’ll bet this movie will energize you in the same way it appears to have lit up its lovely cast, which includes Michael Lerner (in the center), Lesley Ann Warren (lovely and appealing) & Cynda Williams, whose few moments of turning the Seder into a Black experience is perhaps THE highlight of the film.

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    Michael R.

    Good movie, funny, drama

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    Michael B.

    One of the best movies we've seen with Blockbuster. A humorous look at 21st century Judaism. This movie brings the contemporary Jewish family to life through more than schtick and self-deprecation. It's so funny, just a touch moving, and very well made! The music is wonderful, the scenery and costumes are delightful, and it moves along! Taboo subjects such as homosexuality, incest, infidelity, fundamentalism, autism, and even prostitution are more than discussed, they are opened up and ripped apart at the holiest of holy places, the Seder table! If you are Jewish, I feel you cannot help but enjoy this flick as you see your cousins, your uncles and aunts, and your entire, colorful extended family come to understand why this night is, indeed, different from all other nights.

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