When David (Jon Bass), who is Jewish, and his fiance, Meg (Meghan Leathers), who is Catholic, invite her parents for the first time to meet his parents, nerves run high. After all, David’s mom Ellen (Kyra Sedgwick) is not too happy with someone of a different faith becoming her daughter-in-law, even though she is converting. The awkwardness ensues immediately. Everything from preparing dinner to making small talk is like nails on a chalkboard. Things are not going well.
But they are going to get worse. Added into the mix are other inner family conflicts. David’s sister Abby (Milana Vayntrub) is fighting with her boyfriend Benjamin (Ashley Zukerman), so is David’s brother, Adam, who is his own brand of nutty. Furious with Benjamin and filled with anxiety, he needs to pop pills to calm down but that doesn’t stop him from creating conflict. Little did he know his actions would lead to the unraveling of the whole family and night. Not even his father Richard’s (David Paymer) self-help theories can help to soothe the drama that unfolds. Even hip doorman Jordan (“Method Man”) gets swept up in the situation. The more challenges that occur, the funnier it becomes.
The actors did a great job at pacing and characterization, adding to the comedy of the moment. Kyra Sedgwick really shines as the mom. Meg’s parents, played by Catherine Curtin and John Bedford Lloyd, excel when they appear on screen, as do the rest of the cast throughout.
This film is sure to delight all audiences, but especially those familiar with Jewish culture, or simply the awkwardness involved when there is a clash of cultures. The award-winning film, directed by Daniel Robbins and co-written by Zack Weiner, will be shown exclusively at Movies of Delray beginning December 6. The director, as well as producer Adam Mitchell, will be in attendance on opening day and on weekends.
In January 2025, the comedy will screen in West Palm at the Sun and Stars International Film Festival (January 23-Feb. 2), and at the Miami Jewish Film Festival (January 9-23). After that it will roll out to additional theaters in Florida and elsewhere in the U.S.
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