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In the summer of 1966, England is swept by World Cup fever. 12-year-old Bernie Reuben is also excited but for a different reason. He is looking forward to his Bar Mitzvah, the day when he becomes a man. However, the 1966 World Cup Final is scheduled for the very day of his Bar Mitzvah, leading to a potentially disastrous day. Combined with the possibility of Bernie’s family losing their business and the problems caused by Bernie’s rebellious older brother, it seems certain that the most important day in Bernie’s life so far is going to be highly underwhelming. Reminiscent in terms of plot and humour to Jack Rosenthal’s Bar Mitzvah Boy, Paul Weiland’s semi-autobiographical story of his own Bar Mitzvah is a fine combination of drama and comedy and features some outstanding performances. Gregg Sulkin’s performance as the geeky and neurotic protagonist shows great maturity in his first film role, while seasoned character actor Eddie Marsan (V For Vendetta, Miami Vice) gives a marvellous performance as Bernie’s OCD suffering dad Manny.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is the best film i've seen this year,if you were a child growing up in the 60s....this is a film for you,the acting is top notch by all invovled,the clothes, the vechiles and old style shops brought back my childhood.It's a film that'll make you laugh and cry,it's a wonderful film.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
For anyone who was around in the 1960's, they will really get the feeling of the time. The movie has a real 60's feel about it.
As one of the other reviewers has already said, this is more a British (English?) film than a Jewish one.
Apart from being SO funny and sad, it's also a demonstration of how an ethnic/religous minority can become totally integrated into British society and yet maintain its own traditions. Other minorities should take note.
A great film, with bits of the 1966 World cup cleverly woven into the story.
Buy and enjoy.
As one of the other reviewers has already said, this is more a British (English?) film than a Jewish one.
Apart from being SO funny and sad, it's also a demonstration of how an ethnic/religous minority can become totally integrated into British society and yet maintain its own traditions. Other minorities should take note.
A great film, with bits of the 1966 World cup cleverly woven into the story.
Buy and enjoy.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I watched this because I work as a speechwriter, I'm not Jewish, but I get asked to write lots of bat mitzvah speeches. It provided a good insight into how important the ceremony is to a small Jewish boy. But this was more a British film, than a Jewish film.
There was lots of observant comedy of what it was like to live in London in the 1960s: the rise of the supermarkets, the drab meals and the tinny old cars.
I'm not sure if the film was a big success, it has all the ingredients of something like East is East. The football and bat mitzvah plotlines don't quite join seamlessly.
It's fun, watchable and the ending has a bit of wisdom to it. A family film.
There was lots of observant comedy of what it was like to live in London in the 1960s: the rise of the supermarkets, the drab meals and the tinny old cars.
I'm not sure if the film was a big success, it has all the ingredients of something like East is East. The football and bat mitzvah plotlines don't quite join seamlessly.
It's fun, watchable and the ending has a bit of wisdom to it. A family film.
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Hilarious
This is without a doubt one of the funniest films I have seen for quite a while. It's a really brilliant story, and humour everyone will enjoy.
Published 4 months ago by S. Brown
Good Service
No problems with this seller. The item was very well priced and it arrived promptly. I have no hesitation recommending.
Published 7 months ago by Ice Maiden
Fantastic Film
This Film is magnificent. I can relate so much of my childhood to this film. Anyone who loves, old fashioned family values, and football, and the things that really matter in life,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Neil Fleming
Feelgood Barmitzvah Boy Story
Bernie is a bit of a nebbish, and he knows it. But all that is going to change when he has his big day on the occasion of his Barmitzvah -- at least that's what he hopes. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Bernardette Lugner
Highly recommended coming of age comedy
A charming, funny and heartwarming story about a working class Jewish family in 1966 England. Bernie Rubens (Gregg Sulkin) looks forward to his bar mitzvah being a big success... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Gary Selikow
sixty six
Very enjoyable British film --lovely Jewish humour --a scene towards the end is in a massive car park --full of early 1960s vehicles -cars , taxis, buses etc. Read more
Published 23 months ago by pippie
good family film
good family film, saw it on tv a while ago and thought that it wld be a good film to watch again with my son, he also enjoyed it and he is 13
Published on 14 April 2009 by C. Scott
Poor "Miracle of Bern" Copy
I'm from Germany but i'm sorry the story of sixty six is stolen by the german movie from the World Cup 1954 "The Miracle of Bern". I'm sorry! Read more
Published on 10 May 2008 by J. Bauer
I was an extra!
Yes, I was an extra in this film!
It was a fun 3 days shooting and the film is a treat.
Funny, sweet, good cast... What more could you want... Read more
It was a fun 3 days shooting and the film is a treat.
Funny, sweet, good cast... What more could you want... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2007 by Elli J
Sixty Six - blimy only one review?
This film is so funny and well made. The film is about a jewish family in London in 1966 shortly before the world cup where England has only ever won it, lazy buggers not to win... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2007 by Angus F
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