Sixty Six

Name: Sixty Six
Genre: Biography, Drama, Comedy
Released: August 1, 2008
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 57

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First Independent Pictures | Release Date: August 1, 2008 | PG-13

Summary: It is the summer of '66, and England is about to be consumed by World Cup Fever. For 12 year-old Bernie though, the biggest day of his life is looming: his Bar Mitzvah, and the day he becomes a man. However, Bernie's family is increasingly distracted by the threat of losing their business and their wayward older son, and the scale ofIt is the summer of '66, and England is about to be consumed by World Cup Fever. For 12 year-old Bernie though, the biggest day of his life is looming: his Bar Mitzvah, and the day he becomes a man. However, Bernie's family is 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 Cup Final is scheduled to take place on the same day and when England makes it through the qualifying rounds, Bernie's longed-for Bar Mitzvah looks set to be a complete disaster. (First Independent Pictures)… Expand

Director: Paul Weiland

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 93 min

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Michael Phillips

It's labeled a "true-ish story," and the results are cheeky fun. Read full review

Tom Russo

In the end, though, Weiland ("Made of Honor") pours so much heart into his autobiographically "true-ish" story that accessibility is a nonissue. Read full review

Sam Adams

The movie's climax is enough to provoke genuine tears, and not just from fans of the West Germany squad. Read full review

Stephen Farber

You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy Sixty Six, but it probably wouldn't hurt. Read full review

Leslie Felperin

While mazel tovs are due for efficient playing and execution, predictable script seldom scores big laughs. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

Though inspired by Weiland's own childhood, the film's plot sticks close to the underdog's coming-of-age formula and is marred by young Bernie's gratingly self-pitying voice-over. Read full review

Michael Ordona

Instead of depicting a boy's first steps toward manhood -- ceremony aside -- it turns into an uninvolving portrait of self-absorption. Read full review

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 25, 2021

This is a relatively easy watch - its mildly amusing at times and features some decent characters. The cast includes Helena Bonham Carter and Catherine Tate. It's not a particularly good film, nor is it awful but it passes the time ok. I did feel there was a nice sense of British family lifeThis is a relatively easy watch - its mildly amusing at times and features some decent characters. The cast includes Helena Bonham Carter and Catherine Tate. It's not a particularly good film, nor is it awful but it passes the time ok. I did feel there was a nice sense of British family life at the time it's set (the 1960s) and it had a bit of heart to it, so I'm giving it this rating. I would recommend this film, yes.… Expand

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JayH.

Dec 31, 2008

Very touching, as well as amusing. It displays a nice feel for the time, exceptional performances all around. Well edited, fine direction and writing.

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JimG

Sep 2, 2008

Sorry to say this disappoints more than it entertains. The only redeeming grace was Eddie Marsan, whose performances stand out even when material he has to work with is uneven. I love quirky period pieces, but this just doesn't add up.

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