brumman 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!

Daniellefreedman640 A very funny film from Yoav Factor - though roughly enjoyable all round family entertainment, that anyone with siblings and ageing parents can identify with. Honour Blackman's portrayal of an elderly Jewish mother is excellent. A genuinely heart warming film with lots of funny moments and a touching storyline. Whilst Timothy Spall, puts in an excellent performance, Rhona is excellent as the daughter and I felt that the role of the Rabbi was a hysterically funny. I particularly liked the fact Yoav did not work with a predominantly Jewish Cast for this film. Overall this was a great first attempt by an aspiring new director and well worth a viewing if you understand the dynamics and you are from a large family.

liz-173 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!!

aandn_miller A genuinely heart warming film with lots of funny moments and a touching storyline. Whilst the concept isn't new (there's been several variants of this theme over recent years) it holds it own with the others and you can rest assured that you will come out with that feel good glow. Whilst I'm not generally a great fan of Timothy Spall, he puts in an excellent performance. Rhona and James also do particularly good and convincing jobs. I felt that the role of the Rabbi was a little over the top and Honor Blackman as the grandmother seems to be passed her best but this is really just nit picking. Overall this was a great first attempt by an aspiring new director and well worth a viewing. I look forward to his next film.