Mary as: Lisa Apple Directed By: Jeff Hare Screenwriter: Richard Marcus, Allen Swift (Play) Distributor: Full Circle Studios, Fully Attired Film Group LLC
Cast: Peter Falk, Laura San Giacomo, David Paymer, Dan Byrd Genre: Drama / Comedy MPAA Rating: 'PG-13' for language, some sexual material and thematic elements Runtime: 94 Minutes
Theatrical Release: 10th April, 2005 DVD Release: 19th December, 2006
Based on a play by Allen Swift, this story revolves around the rapidly-expiring life of a feisty eccentric thespian, Morris Applebaum, who summons his three grown children to his Manhattan apartment the night before his 90th birthday.
The old grandpa plans to take his "final exit" after an unforgettable birthday shindig as he just wants to go out the way he's lived: on his own terms. Watch hilarity ensues as his hysterically angst-ridden offsprings (and theirs) to put aside their own excessive baggage and convices Morris that it ain't over until the fat lady sings.
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Not much is known about Lisa Apple as the story does not leave much to Lisa's character development. The few details we managed to salvage of Lisa is that she loves videography and filmmaking and plans to become a filmmaker. She had made a short advert for her father's cusion company. It is obvious that she is a good ace student and had gotten high scores for her examinations. Throughout the film, she laments the fact that she may not be able to get into a prestigous art school, but near the end, it was revealed that she was indeed accepted.
Her behaviour and personality was obviously influenced by that of her mother. It is apparent that she is quite attentive to those around her, albeit she keeps to herself, but also very curious. She has a sharp tongue, obviously a hereditary nature.
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Memorable Quotes
• (regarding the suicide)
Lisa Apple: Who's suicide? Dad?
Rhonda Apple: No, it's not your father.
Jason Apple: Mum?
Barry Apple: No, it's not your mother.
Rhonda Apple: Your grandfather wants to have a big happy party and very gently and painlessly put himself to sleep.
Flo Applebaum: "Put himself to sleep"? Damn, Rhonda, he's not a beagle.
• (debating whether or not Aunt Flo's a lesbian)
Jason Apple: Aunt Flo is like, single. She's forty. She dresses and curses like a guy and all her shows are about, like, smart women and dumb men.
Lisa Apple: (sarcastic) Oh, Well that nails it!
• Lisa Apple: Huh.. Have you ever heard of the DV-MV11? George Lucas designed it. You'd appreciate it's million pixel res and changeable lenses and full online editing if someone were to shove one up your arrogant ass!
• Lisa Apple: Oh great, another kitchen hell.
Flo Applebaum: Sounds like a happy hell.
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• The movie is based on a play by Allen Swift.
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- Ally
Checking Out, a film which makes the stage-to-screen transition, is just above average. Despite the fact that it is a schmaltzy comedy filled with clichéd humor and stereotypical characters, it is, most of the time, an entertaining film with amusing punchlines. On the other hand, the film gradually succumbs to the myriad of tedious monologues delivered by Peter Falk. Additionally, limited screentime did not allow Mary to shine her brightest. Leave that to Laura San Giacomo, who plays the witty, loudmouthed - and possibly lesbian - Aunt Flo.
- Fitri
Critic Excerpts
RT Critics: 43%, based on 7 reviews RT Top Critics: 40%, based on 5 reviews RT Community: 0%, based on 3 reviews
IMDb: 6.0, based on 262 votes Metacritic: 44%, based on 5 reviews MEW Staff: 6.0, based on 1 review
"Funny is funny, and there's no denying that much of Checking Out is agreeably entertaining in a Neil Simon Lite fashion.."
- (Read Full Review: Variety)
"If this is a good example of the sort of long-forgotten plays that movie producers are unearthing, maybe theater critics need to start digging those graves a little deeper."
- (Read Full Review: Neweark Star Ledger)
"Only Laura San Giacomo, as Morris's lonely daughter, Flo, transcends the staginess of the premise and the creakiness of Richard Marcus's screenplay to deliver a performance that feels remotely natural."
- (Read Full Review: New York Times)
"With the emotional level kept tastefully restrained throughout the story, such a sentimental conclusion almost feels like a betrayal. Checking Out is an entertaining, intelligent film with an ultimately positive outlook."
- (Read Full Review: Film Threat)
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