Review of The Pickle Recipe (2016) by Mark Z — 09 Nov 2016

Weak movie. Very little effort put into it.

This review of The Pickle Recipe (2016) was written by Mark Z on 09 Nov 2016.

The Pickle Recipe has generally received mixed reviews.

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Saw it yesterday... It made me laugh and made me cry. Very touching and beautiful story about love and forgiveness. It is a must see…

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By Mark Sommer (24) for Buffalo News (278) on 18 Nov 2016

The Pickle Recipe mostly works as an upbeat comedy that has its heart in the right place, aided by an essential trace element of Jewish humor,…

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By Dan S (1,466) on 06 Nov 2016

A refreshing and fun movie. With so many violent or non family movies out today, this was so very refreshing. I will recommend it to others…

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By Michael Rechtshaffen (1,086) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 03 Nov 2016

Rose’s pickles might have a pleasant snap, but there’s none to be found in the tired, limp shtick in Sheldon Cohn and Gary Wolfson’s…

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By Bonpapa (4) on 14 Nov 2016

Not much to say about this movie except that it was one of the worst movies we tried watching. It moved at a snail's pace…

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By Tim-Ellie B (1) on 18 Dec 2016

What a joyful funny movie! It has quick wit jewish humor. Woody Allen would take a second look at this script…

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By James S (2,117) on 03 Nov 2016

I saw this film with my family tonight. Great acting and story line, and I laughed out loud and cried. I honestly loved it and would recommend…

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By Sarah M (1,063) on 05 Nov 2016

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Forget the critics. This movie has heart, laughs, and lots of good acting…

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By Maryanne M (17) on 07 Nov 2016

This movie is delightful and fun. It touches your heart too. Go see it NOW…

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