2016
PG-13
Adopt Films
1 h 37 m

2016
PG-13
Adopt Films
1 h 37 m

Summary Joey Miller (Jon Dore) is the undisputed king of Detroit party MC’s. He’s also a single father and deeply in debt. To make matters worse, during his latest, one-of-a-kind wedding performances, all his prized sound and lighting equipment is destroyed in a freak accident. To add insult to injury, his daughter Julie’s Bat-Mitzvah is only fo...

Comedy

Directed By: Michael Manasseri

Written By: Sheldon Cohn, Gary Wolfson

2016
PG-13
Adopt Films
1 h 37 m

2016
PG-13
Adopt Films
1 h 37 m

The Pickle Recipe

Name: The Pickle Recipe
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2016-11-04
Duration: 1 min 37 s
Rating: 39
Cast: Jon Dore, Lynn Cohen, Miriam Lee, David Paymer, Eric Edelstein

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Michael Manasseri

Written By: Sheldon Cohn, Gary Wolfson

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Generally Unfavorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Generally Unfavorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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The Hollywood Reporter

Nov 27, 2016

Ethnic comedies have their limitations, and a sharper script would have helped this one to stand out from the pack. Nevertheless, audiences in a forgiving mood will enjoy the byplay among an appealing bunch of desperate characters.

By Stephen Farber FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Nov 3, 2016

Hilarity is supposed to ensue, but the script, by Sheldon Cohn and Gary Wolfson, is tepid stuff, and Michael Manasseri, the director, doesn’t find a way to enliven it.

By Neil Genzlinger FULL REVIEW

Arizona Republic

Oct 27, 2016

Michael Manasseri’s film wants to be one of those sweet-with-sharp-notes comedies, and in some respects it is. But it is overwhelmed with clichés, stereotypes and overly broad portrayals.

By Bill Goodykoontz FULL REVIEW

Washington Post

Nov 3, 2016

Despite a solid central performance by film veteran Lynn Cohen and a Detroit setting that will please expats and current residents of the Motor City, there is little here to lift this film beyond its regional appeal.

By Michael O'Sullivan FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Nov 3, 2016

Rose’s pickles might have a pleasant snap, but there’s none to be found in the tired, limp shtick in Sheldon Cohn and Gary Wolfson’s screenplay, which has been choreographed at a lumbering, drawn-out pace by director Michael Manasseri.

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Production Company Storyboard Entertainment, Flux Capacitor Studios

Release Date Nov 4, 2016

Duration 1 h 37 m

Rating PG-13

Genres

Comedy

Tagline It's not grandma's recipe they're after

Website http://www.storyboardentertainment.com/

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Awards

Santa Barbara International Film Festival

• 1 Nomination

The Pickle Recipe

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Jon Dore

Joey

Lynn Cohen

Rose

Miriam Lee

Hana

David Paymer

Uncle Morty

Eric Edelstein

Ted

Michael Barbee

Museum Patron

Colleen Bielman

Deli Patron

Wayne E. Brown

Bat Mitzvah, Wedding Guest

Mark Aaron Buerkle

Party Guest #1

Cameron Cullers

Paris Jones

Judy Dery

Elderly Gossip #1

Richard Goteri

Officer Shannon

Taylor Groothuis

Julie

Steven Hauptman

Bartender

Linda Marie Howell

Wedding Guest

Shawn Jones

Baht-Mitzva Guest

Brandon Matthew Layne

Harris

Matt Lockwood

Eddie

Danielle Madgy

Girl Being Interviewed

Karen McCants

Church Patron, Trailer

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