Synopsis
A feisty octogenarian on the verge of his ninetieth birthday invites his three grown children to his upcoming birthday celebration with the explicit understanding that when the festivities end, so does his life.
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Cast
- Peter FalkMorris Applebaum
- Laura San GiacomoFlo Appelbaum
- David PaymerTed Applebaum
- Judge ReinholdBarry Apple(baum)
- Jeffrey D. SamsDr. Sheldon Henning
- Shera DaneseRhonda Apple
- Mary Elizabeth WinsteadLisa Apple
- Dan ByrdJason Apple
- Tony ToddManuel
- Alex DatcherRaphaella
Recommendations
- 70
Film Threat
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. - 60
Variety
A slight but lightly amusing sitcom-style comedy, strongly recalls dinner theater fodder of three decades ago. - 50
TV Guide Magazine
Falk is as good as ever and the rest give it their all; you couldn't ask for a better cast, just better material. - 40
The New York Times
Stagy, stiff and marinated in egg cream. - 25
New York Post
The movie's one-star rating is solely for Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who provides eye candy as Morris' film-student granddaughter, Lisa.