When Do We Eat?
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Metascore
37 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 15 Critics What's this?

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6.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • 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)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 6 out of 15
  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    63
    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.
  2. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Connie Ogle
    50
    It's possible to achieve hilarity and pathos, but it's not easy, and Litvak isn't quite skilled enough to make the sex jokes rest easily beside the final grandiose and pat confessions. As a result, When Do We Eat? merely whets your appetite for a fresh take on family matters.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Jessica Reaves
    50
    By the time the ending rolls around, as we watch the slow unclamping of jaws from jugulars, we feel exhausted. Imagine how the actors must have felt.
  4. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Claudia Puig
    38
    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.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 3 out of 8
  1. HarryC.
    10
    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
  2. LoriO
    10
    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
  3. JaimeD.
    10
    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.… Expand
  4. alic
    2
    Pretty bad and unfunny.

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