Coming-of-age comedy starring Greg Sulkin and Helena Bonham Carter. It is the summer of 1966, and England is about to be consumed by World Cup Fever. For 12-year-old Bernie (Sulkin), the biggest day of his life is looming – his Bar Mitzvah, and the day he becomes a man. However, Bernie’s family are increasingly distracted by the threat of losing their business and their wayward older son, and the scale of Bernie’s Bar Mitzvah diminishes daily. Worst of all the World Cup Final is scheduled to take place on the same day and when England makes it through to the final, Bernie’s longed-for Bar Mitzvah looks set to be a complete disaster.Synopsis
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 Bernies family losing their business and the problems caused by Bernies rebellious older brother, it seems certain that the most important day in Bernies life so far is going to be highly underwhelming. Reminiscent in terms of plot and humour to Jack Rosenthals Bar Mitzvah Boy, Paul Weilands semi-autobiographical story of his own Bar Mitzvah is a fine combination of drama and comedy and features some outstanding performances. Gregg Sulkins 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 Bernies OCD suffering dad Manny.
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