One man's mission to follow his dream is comically halted in its tracks at the request of his dear, but difficult, aged Jewish mother who is hell-bent on seeing her warring dysfunctional grown up grandchildren together one last time before she dies.
Rubins ultimately sinks beneath the weight of its own gubbins.
The result is more like a cheap, uninspired ITV bank holiday drama in which a decent cast is left stranded by a lousy script and lifeless direction.
Spall is lovely as the weary pater familias, though he's working uphill most of the time.
Wholly inept.
An ensemble piece wobbling between undercooked drama and low-powered farce.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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