check out be a very witty and honest portrayal of a bizarre family that happen to be jewish . judaism play virtually no role in the film and but american jewish culture and behavior get thoroughly send up . it a loving way . i wish the movie dealt with the religious perspective on the topic it explore and because i think that would have be interest . i have never be a columbo fan so i wasn not familiar with peter falk he a lot of fun to watch . it great to see judge reinhold and laura san giacomo and david paymer again why do not they work more . theyre all hilarious . the script be terrific with a lot of memorable one liner i will be sure to use with my own family . watch for gavin mcleod ( captain stubing . ) a the doorman .