Between the Temples

The idea might have been fine but the inexcusable filming style ruined the screenplay.

Unnervingly oddball, not in an entirely bad or good way.

Clever dialogue, riveting subject matter, and interesting Jewish characters played by Jewish actors. Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane are a hoot. This movie owes a lot to Woody, No stunts or AI which is another positive,

One of - if not THE MOST boring movie I have ever seen. 111 minutes of my life I will never get back and truly can’t think of a single redeeming feature.

I actually finally signed in to RT just to post a positive review and counteract in my small way the inexplicable number of pans among audience reviews. I think just about everyone will find this film entertaining, frequently funny and touching, and as a bonus gain a little insight into Jewish family customs. Carol Kane and Bob Zemeckis are particularly outstanding among an excellent cast. The style of the film is a little idiosyncratic, with a very 1970s film feel and a psychedelic sequence, so if the occasional artistic flourish bothers you, then maybe stay away. But everyone else should have a rewarding time.

I expected to like it more than I did. I mainly had trouble enjoyed it due to the character played by Carol Kane, I found her insufferable. In retelling the plot line afterwards, I only then realized how similar it felt to a Woody Allen movie.

A movie of great small moments and an impressive final scene

We were totally onboard to like this film, but were left wanting more closure. The stars are certainly not at fault, but it was really hard to believe. It could be a great discussion starter about grief, family ties, religious perspective and more. But as far as comedy goes it was not that funny.

The movie's overt weirdness is both amusing and grating (I get that's kind of the point but still) so it's a mixed bag even if I mostly liked it.

I’m really surprised that others didn’t understand how this could be described as a comedy. I thought it was hilarious and beautifully written and acted. Sorry but I wouldn’t want to hang out with someone who couldn’t recognize the humor here. What else is there in life?