Sixty Six (2006)

Sixty Six (2006)
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A 12-year-old Jewish boy teetering on the cusp of manhood finds his eagerly anticipated Bar Mitzvah threatened by a lethal combination of World Cup fever, the loss of the family business, and the shenanigans of a mischievous elder sibling in a coming-of-age comedy directed by Paul Weiland and starring Helena Bonham Carter, Stephen Rea, and Gregg Sulkin. The year is 1966, and Bernie Rubens (Sulkin) is about to become a man. As the date of his Bar Mitzvah draws nearer, however, it seems like the stars have aligned to prevent it from being the blow-out bash he has always dreamt of. Not only is his wayward older brother drawing away all the attention in the family, but his father's business is slowly going down the drain as well. To make matters worse, England has finally fought their way to the World Cup Final, and the big game is scheduled for the very same day as Bernie's Bar Mitzvah. Will Bernie's friends and family be able to resist World Cup fever and make it to the celebration he has gleefully anticipated his entire childhood, or will the mania that has overtaken all of England pull a red card on the day that was supposed to be a clean-shot goal? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Gregg SulkinHelena Bonham Carter, (more)
Director(s):
Paul Weiland
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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A 12-year-old Jewish boy teetering on the cusp of manhood finds his eagerly anticipated Bar Mitzvah threatened by a lethal combination of World Cup fever, the loss of the family business, and the shenanigans of a mischievous elder sibling in a coming-of-age comedy directed by Paul Weiland and starring Helena Bonham Carter, Stephen Rea, and Gregg Sulkin. The year is 1966, and Bernie Rubens (Sulkin) is about to become a man. As the date of his Bar Mitzvah draws nearer, however, it seems like the stars have aligned to prevent it from being the blow-out bash he has always dreamt of. Not only is his wayward older brother drawing away all the attention in the family, but his father's business is slowly going down the drain as well. To make matters worse, England has finally fought their way to the World Cup Final, and the big game is scheduled for the very same day as Bernie's Bar Mitzvah. Will Bernie's friends and family be able to resist World Cup fever and make it to the celebration he has gleefully anticipated his entire childhood, or will the mania that has overtaken all of England pull a red card on the day that was supposed to be a clean-shot goal? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
Paul Weiland
Writer(s):
Peter StraughanBridget O'Connor
Producer(s):
Eric FellnerTim BevanElizabeth Karlsen
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Profanity, Sexual Situations, Brief Nudity)
Categories:
Independent Films
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A.H. O.

It was originally a speech that the writer/director gave about his own experience that turned into a movie that kept us in stitches, brought tears to our eyes, and busted us up laughing at the original scenes. Well acted by all the actors... nothing cliche or seen before, this was an original, and one of those movies you talk about afterwards, trying to explain the "look on the dads face", "or the utter futility of how adults deal with their dreams" or "how in the hell did they get the dog to do that!" I wish there were subtitles as the English accents can sometimes make you have to say, "what did they say" but it's only a minor inconvenience when you compare the originality of this plot of misfits, heros, and what was life like in 1966. If for nothing else, see this for understanding what a boy goes through at 13 and how the world of Soccer (Football) is everything and nothing.

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Neil W.

A nice little British film with a great big Hollywood ending. There's nothing particularily wrong with the film, it just isn't particularily great. An absolute fantastic performance by Eddie Marsen. The film is only sparingly sprinkled with laughs throughout, but there are several gems. Worth seeing, just don't expect to be wowed . . .

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BLAINE G.

We laughed, we cried, we cheered and jeered for England. Bernie and his Dad turn out to be real "Menches".

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