this movie be hilarious and bright and insightful . though perhaps the story would work well involve almost any ethnic group and the inherent jewishness of the character give extra meaning to the bounty of wonderful dialog . there be so many social issue cover in the plot that for that reason alone it would have be worth see while but the real treasure be in the warm laughter that spread throughout the appreciative audience . the medley of complex character with their various strength and weakness play out their role with all the pathos and humor one would expect from the shakespearean drama their life seem to parody . this be a film about family while about the often fragile and sometimes invisible bind together of diverse personality and lifestyle and first among sibling and parent and and inevitably among the large family of friend and even stranger . the technical aspect of the film have give the movie a pace and development that keep the viewer intrigue until the final scene . peter falk be amazing and a always and in his role a family patriarch morris applebaum . strong performance by a fine cast include a surprise guest . don not miss this movie .