You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah is a coming-of-age comedy about Stacy(Sunny Sandler) and her middle school trials and tribulations leading up to her Bat Mitzvah.
Sunny is a solid lead, she has presence and carries the movie with a harmonic kind of tween frenetic energy. The real surprise is Sadie Sandler as Ronnie, Stacy's sister, who is pitch perfect as the sarcastic knowing older sister. Both performances, from Adam Sandler's daughters(he plays their dad Danny), are kind of stunningly fully formed. There's been much talk of nepo-babies but at least in this instance there is no shortage of merit. The supporting cast are all solid and, in total, create an energetic, funny, infectious ensemble(with a standout turn from Sarah Squirm as Rabbi Rebecca).
Visually sharp and lavish, especially the various Bar and Bat Mitzvah parties. The soundtrack is consistent and propulsive, the costuming slick and fun. All in all the production is tip top. Its another example of a Netflix original that should have, and would have done well in, theaters.
Funny, heartwarming, at times actually kind of challenging(in a good way). A solid homerun from Sandler's brood and a good modern day companion piece to Are You There God? It's Me Margaret.
Currently streaming on Netflix.
See It.
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