Jami Gertz, Daryl Hannah, Garry Marshall
In toney Brentwood, Benjamin Fiedler prepares for his bar mitzvah; trouble is, he understands neither its meaning nor the Hebrew, and his parents (particularly his successful-agent father) are plannin...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 31, 2006
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April 17, 2008The idea of young boy arriving at the age where he is considered a man is celebrated traditionally by Jews. In this age of consumerism, most 13 year old boys are given lavish feasts in which expense seems to be no object by parents that have the means to do so. The feasts evident...( read more)
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August 22, 2009well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch....its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie...i think that jami gertz, daryl hannah, garry marshall, jeremy piven, doris roberts, daryl sabara play good roles/parts throug...( read more)
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Critic Reviews
June 2, 2006
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
June 1, 2006
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
It's not the kind of comedy that makes you laugh till your face hurts, but it'll give your smile muscles a good workout. full review
May 26, 2006
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
The tribute to an aging parent is moving and gives this routine comedy an extra something. full review
May 26, 2006
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
Warm, witty, and sitcom-obvious -- a genuine audience pleaser that's built to wring laughs of pained recognition from anyone who has survived a bar mitzvah as either a participant or an observer. full review
May 12, 2006
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Blends humor with heart for a satisfying, if predictable, experience. full review
May 12, 2006
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
A fresh and lovable comedy about a dysfunctional Jewish family planning their son's bar mitzvah. full review
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June 19, 2007It's a cute family film about the importance of family and tradition. It's funny and worth watching if you enjoy watching something where no one blows up, swears, or has visually graphic sex. Although, you do see Gary Marshall's naked butt a couple of times so... it might also appeal to fans of the horror genre ;)
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June 21, 2006Jeremy Piven and Daryl Hannah are hilarious in their small amount of screentime, but the rest of the movie just an excuse for sappy attempts at being emotional. Worth a rental or matinee at best.
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