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When Do We Eat?

2006

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 15 Critic Reviews

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Movie Details & Credits

Hart Sharp Video | Release Date: April 7, 2006 | R

Starring: Lesley Ann Warren, Michael Lerner, Shiri Appleby

Summary: When Do We Eat? is the story of the world's fastest Passover Seder that is anything but. On this night, secrets will be revealed, fantasies fulfilled, barriers broken down and some food might be consumed. (ThinkFilm)

Director: Salvador Litvak

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 86 min

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TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

Litvak's broad comedy has novelty on its side, and though the script never rises above sitcom-style one-liners and sight gags, strong performances invest both the jokes and the syrupy moments of forgiveness and reconciliation with no small measure of, yes, heart. Read full review

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Boston Globe

Wesley Morris

The film turns that stale old Seder into warmed-up dinner theater. Read full review

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L.A. Weekly

Chuck Wilson

A debut film that's more well-intentioned than funny. Read full review

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The A.V. Club

Nathan Rabin

A tonal mess, a kitchen-sink comic melodrama that veers from broad comedy to sticky drama without ever finding a palatable or consistent tone. Read full review

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Los Angeles Times

Carina Chocano

A self-consciously zany dysfunctional family comedy, When Do We Eat? strains so hard to be outrageous that it sacrifices characters for caricatures. They might have had something if they'd let everybody relax, be themselves and enjoy dinner. Read full review

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USA Today

Claudia Puig

Yearns to be fresh but ends up tasteless. It's as drawn-out, forced and annoying as a holiday meal with a dozen carping relatives. Read full review

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Washington Post

Stephen Hunter

The most persistent question asked at When Do We Eat? will probably be "When do we leave?" This abrasive Passover comedy-drama is extremely difficult to sit through, and if its makers weren't all Jewish, it would be considered anti-Semitic. Read full review

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JaimeD.

Apr 14, 2006

A movie that extends the limits of conventional comedy and established good taste. It portraits the decadence of american society ( not only jewish). A must see to mirror ourselves .Despite it's anti conventions, this movie gives redemption and uplifting. Welcome to the USA.

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HarryC.

Oct 11, 2006

Delightful! I am not surprised this film gets both 1's and 10's - it is extreme, and that's exactly what makes it wonderful. If you like pap, this is not for you, but if you have a sense of humor and depth in your heart, you will relish this. And as for the critics - BLAH Delightful! I am not surprised this film gets both 1's and 10's - it is extreme, and that's exactly what makes it wonderful. If you like pap, this is not for you, but if you have a sense of humor and depth in your heart, you will relish this. And as for the critics - BLAH BLAH BLAH, PC nonsense.… Expand

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LoriO

May 13, 2007

This was a pleasantly, surprisingly magnificent film: funny, smart and sweet. I actually ended up buying it for my boyfriend's mom's mothers-day gift. The only reason I can figure poor ratings is due to critics unfamiliar with Jewish culture. It is possible that you would have to This was a pleasantly, surprisingly magnificent film: funny, smart and sweet. I actually ended up buying it for my boyfriend's mom's mothers-day gift. The only reason I can figure poor ratings is due to critics unfamiliar with Jewish culture. It is possible that you would have to be Jewish to understand all of the cultural humor. I cannot tell you how many times l laughed and almost cried. You MUST watch the entire film, and do not miss the Rabbis commentary. This movie is so incredibly heart-warming, by the end I felt like I had fallen in love. Any generation of Jewish-American can enjoy: us kids in our late 20's, our parents, and even our Grammie! Not recommended for ultra-conservative types due to some swears as well as inconsequential sexual and drug-use "suggestiveness". No actual drug use or sex is depicted in this film.… Expand

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EricA.

Apr 11, 2006

Sweet, poignant, surprising and ultimately spiritual. For anyone who has endured a comedic, dysfunctional family holiday gathering, and certainly for Seder lovers.

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alic

Apr 7, 2006

Pretty bad and unfunny.

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BlisterfishCafe

Oct 7, 2006

Toilets. All I could think about while watching this film was toilets. I don't like men in funny hats. I don't like men who light candles when their mouth is open. Bad film. Please use your time and money in a better way.

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RobertT.

May 10, 2006

ANYBODY that even found this movie bearable to sit through needs his or her head checked.

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