When Do We Eat? (2006)

You won't be disappointed!

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

Along with Adam Goldberg's Shaft-parody, "The Hebrew Hammer," the marvelous indie "When Do We Eat" is one of the two finest contemporary comedies with Jewish themes -- a far cry from the traditional Jewish cinema pantheon of "Fiddler," "Crossing Delancy," "Yentl" and "The Chosen." Uproariously funny, sexy and occasionally profane, yes -- but it's also deeply affectionate as "When Do We Eat" pokes fun at the righteousness of the orthodox, Passover traditions, and maddening family members from stoners to sex workers and Moshe Dayan look-a-likes. The script is sharp, the acting terrific ("Quincy" alum Jack Klugman is a riot as the Holocaust-surviving grandfather), and the hallucinogenic production values - inspired by legendary Hagadah books - is brilliant. An antidote to anyone who laments the laundering of authentic Jewish content from ostensibly Jewish TV sit-coms and films. Bravo!

I thought this film was nicely done and very evident of how even the most dysfunctional of families can come together and forgive one another for past wrongs. The cast gave great performances and were very believable as a family in great need of forgiveness and spiritual guidance.I don't think the film tried too hard to be funny; I thought that the film did a great job of getting the humor of the situation across in a lighthearted and warm way. Although I was confused by some parts of the script, the story was pretty easy to follow and intermittent flashback scenes added to the film's charm and the ending was very nice! I would recommend this film to anyone, Jewish or not. I highly enjoyed it!

Really. This is a gem of a movie. Don't be fooled by the naysayers here. If you want to laugh and have a good time, go and see this film. Don't let the overly sensitive overly critical 'can't ever have a good time at the movies' crowd deter you from seeing this. Even most of the so-called professional movie critics don't get it right. What counts in the end is what the majority of film goers think. And with a 7.1 out of 10 rating (at this juncture) here at IMDb, you get the idea.A great ensemble cast...some great effects scenes...some great music...and a 'good to see him' appearance by Jack Klugman. Don't miss it!

'When Do We Eat?' has what all the great comedy films have, at least in my opinion...a great ensemble cast. That's what really works in great situation comedy, be it a theatrical film or in television. You can visit the When Do We Eat web site for a great trailer, so I won't go into the details or premise of the film, as I'm sure many others here have. Suffice to say, if you want great laughs, and a 'go away feeling good' film go and see When Do We Eat. Oh (minor spoiler), loved the 'halucination' scenes and oh yeah great sound track! As I think someone else said, it was good to see 'ol Jack Klugman gravely voice and all. He still has it!