Shiva Baby

One reviewer summed it up well; the movie is just watching a liar squirm at a Jewish funeral reception.

It is well acted but Im not really a fan of movies that exist only to make you feel uncomfortable.

Almost the entire movie takes place at the same funeral reception in a cramped house.

The story revolves around Danielle, a aimless girl about to graduate college. Her insufferable, but caring parents shake down a lot of the funeral guests seeking a job opportunity for Danielle. This greatly embarrasses Danielle because it shows everyone she is adrift in life with no direction.

Throw in an ex lesbian lover, and a married family friend she sleeps with for money, his wife and their infant and bang... instant anxiety.

Rachel Sennott , as Danielle does a very good job, but her character is like a Jewish girl version of George Costanza from Seinfeld. She makes one bad decision after another.

I can't find a lot of fault with the movie. I spent most of the movie wanting Danielle to leave the reception so the embarrassment-agony would end. She doesn't. Just not my cup of tea.

For Jewish girls living in New York City, this movie must be like Citizen Kane. For others, meh.