Checking Out

Name: Checking Out
Genre: Comedy
Released: September 15, 2006
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 44

2006

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Release Date: September 15, 2006 | PG-13

Summary: A 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. AsA 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 postscript, Morris informs them bluntly that after the party he plans to bring the curtain down on himself and make his "final exit." Flying in from all parts of the country, his children converge on their father's home to try and convince him that life is still worth living. (Allumination Filmworks)… Expand

Director: Jeff Hare

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 94 min

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Andrew Mullen

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. Read full review

Joe Leydon

A slight but lightly amusing sitcom-style comedy, strongly recalls dinner theater fodder of three decades ago. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Ken Fox

Falk is as good as ever and the rest give it their all; you couldn't ask for a better cast, just better material. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Stagy, stiff and marinated in egg cream. Read full review

V.A. Musetto

The movie's one-star rating is solely for Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who provides eye candy as Morris' film-student granddaughter, Lisa. Read full review

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RonT.

Sep 18, 2006

I thought it was Great! Especially the kissing scene with Laura San Giacomo and Jeffrey Sams. It is simply fantastic!

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griffing.

Sep 16, 2006

I should only be a sassy when I get to be 90! A bit over the top? Yes. But, the dialogue is fast and funny and the topic very appropo for ,well, everyone. Should people have the right to call the shots with their own lives? Do we have to wait and "Check Out" when we are in pain and have no I should only be a sassy when I get to be 90! A bit over the top? Yes. But, the dialogue is fast and funny and the topic very appropo for ,well, everyone. Should people have the right to call the shots with their own lives? Do we have to wait and "Check Out" when we are in pain and have no dignity left? Do we live for the sake of others...so they do not feel guity? Check it out.… Expand

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FitriAmirrol

Aug 14, 2010

Checking Out, a film which makes the stage-to-screen transition, is just about average. Despite the fact that it is a schmaltzy comedy filled with clichÃ©d humor and stereotypical characters, it is, most of the time, an entertaining film with amusing punchlines. On the otherChecking Out, a film which makes the stage-to-screen transition, is just about average. Despite the fact that it is a schmaltzy comedy filled with clichÃ©d humor and stereotypical characters, it is, most of the time, an entertaining film with amusing punchlines. On the other hand, the film gradually succumbs to the myriad of tedious monologues delivered by Peter Falk. It will not appeal much due to its slow pace.… Expand

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