Reuniting the Rubins

Grandmother Rubin has bought the family home where they all grew up. She wants her four grandchildren to come for Seder. When they finally show up for their grandmother and for their father, they don't rise to the occasion. They fight non stop. These kids are 40 something. They grew up in a lovely house, but none of them took care of it. The house is a wreck. The two other sons are religious fanatics; one an obsessive rabbi, and the other a guru who gives people words of wisdom. One great-grandchild is neglected and offers his father money to spend time with him. After witnessing her grandchildren fight, she blesses each of them. She goes upstairs to bed and by morning she has died. The guru's wife goes into labor. The father, keeps repeating, "They are too different to get along." No, they are too selfish to get along. They all want to do what they want to do and will never change. All situations in this film are depicting unpleasant people being themselves. I call that a documentary.

A really good first feature from Yoav Factor. For my money, Tim Spall and Honor Blackman steal the show. I didn't think a comic drama about a Jewish mother and son would float my boat - but this is far from so simplistic. it's about family, warts and all, with a liberal sprinkling of love and affection. It may not set the movie world alight - no SFX, no 3D, no explosions or sell-on games opportunities... but it is well worth a look.

Someone on here said 'A British Woody Allen'... Woody Allen in the days of Hannah and Her Sisters, Manhattan, Annie Hall....now there's something to aspire to!!

Possibly the worst movie I've ever wasted almost 2 hours of my life watching. It is clearly a film made for a Jewish audience (yes my family is too!) and I can't see any other people considering this as comedy!

I do not normally watch a film because of the cast members but this was one such occasion - what a mistake. Why would an actor like Tim Spall be associated with this garbage - money I suppose!

The whole concept is quite ludicrous, and Spall seems completely wrong for the part - his character is simply Tim Spall! Honor Blackman as an elderly Jewish mother is a little more plausible.

I think the director, Yoav Factor, might have done better with a Jewish cast but preferably a different topic altogether!

Great film, great cast, lovely story, loved it. I watched this film as a lapsed catholic (not that that has any bearings on it) and knowing very little about the Jewish world. I found the film pretty funny, one or two places it pushed into Jewish themes which I didn't really get but that didn't matter as was laughing all the way through. Cast were stellar and there is one line written by Yoav Factor that will make your heart melt delivered by James Callis. I can imagine that this director has been through some journey to ge this to screen. Overall a sterling effort on what was a pretty small budget. A worthy British film that should catch on with it's global family themes.

I absolutely loved this feel good, touching and heartwarming family comedy. I can't wait to see it again and own it on DVD! It is great to see a drama about Jewish family dynamics and culture, with many of the themes universal to all families. Timothy Spall, an outstanding British actor, gives a convincing performance, and he is well supported by the rest of the cast, who all portray diverse characters within the Rubins family. Perfect for a relaxed Sunday afternoon movie trip, this film will make you laugh and smile, and you may even shed a tear by the end. If you haven't seen it yet I would recommend it wholeheartedly. If you are not afraid of a bit of quality shmaltz and can embrace it then you will enjoy it.