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  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • FilmWorks Entertainment
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • FilmWorks Entertainment
  • 1 h 34 m

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. ...

Directed By: Jeff Hare

Written By: Richard Marcus, Allen Swift

  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • FilmWorks Entertainment
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • FilmWorks Entertainment
  • 1 h 34 m

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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. ...

Directed By: Jeff Hare

Written By: Richard Marcus, Allen Swift

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
44
20% Positive
1 Review
60% Mixed
3 Reviews
20% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
44
20% Positive
1 Review
60% Mixed
3 Reviews
20% Negative
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70
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.
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60
A slight but lightly amusing sitcom-style comedy, strongly recalls dinner theater fodder of three decades ago.
By Joe Leydon FULL REVIEW
50
Falk is as good as ever and the rest give it their all; you couldn't ask for a better cast, just better material.
By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW
40
Stagy, stiff and marinated in egg cream.
By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW
25
The movie's one-star rating is solely for Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who provides eye candy as Morris' film-student granddaughter, Lisa.
By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Full Circle Studios, Fully Attired Film Group LLC
Release Date Sep 15, 2006
Duration 1 h 34 m
Rating PG-13
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Tagline A comedy about family, forgiveness and food.
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Awards

Palm Beach International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Phoenix Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
WorldFest Houston
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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