Hi All! Nearly Christmas! I better try to catch up on reviews. Here are three “perfectly fine” 2023 movies that I watched last month…
You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah (2023)
Directed by Sammi Cohen
Based on You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah by Fiona Rosenbloom
Starring: Idina Menzel, Jackie Sandler, Adam Sandler, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler, Samantha Lorraine, Dylan Hoffman, Sarah Sherman, Dan Bulla, Ido Mosseri, Jackie Hoffman, Luis Guzmán
Plot Synopsis: (via Wikipedia)
It tells the story of two best friends whose bat mitzvah plans go awry as they fight for the attention of the same popular boy.
My Opinion:
First of all: I’m not an Adam Sandler hater so I was happy to check out his daughter’s film. Thought this was a fun film that captured how traumatising & awkward those coming of age years can be. And, sorry, but that “might have to sleep in the bathtub” line was funny. Also, Rabbi Rebecca rules. Oh! And I appreciated the older sister always watching horror movies.
My Rating: 7/10
Quiz Lady (2023)
Directed by Jessica Yu
Starring: Awkwafina, Sandra Oh, Jason Schwartzman, Holland Taylor, Tony Hale, Jon “Dumbfoundead” Park, Will Ferrell
Plot Synopsis: (via IMDb)
A game-show-obsessed woman and her estranged sister work together to help cover their mother’s gambling debts.
My Opinion:
A fun but somewhat forgettable film. Awkwafina & Sandra Oh were both likeable & funny. The “I’m high on drugs” scene used so often in comedies was a good one here (can I have some of that first stuff? those clouds were adorable!). Liked the end. A worthwhile one-time watch.
My Rating: 6.5/10
She Came To Me (2023)
Directed & Written by Rebecca Miller
Starring: Peter Dinklage, Marisa Tomei, Joanna Kulig, Brian d’Arcy James, Anne Hathaway
Plot Synopsis: (via IMDb)
A composer who suffers writer’s block rediscovers his passion after an adventurous one-night stand.
My Opinion:
This was an odd one but I kind of liked it, mainly because I really like Peter Dinklage & Marisa Tomei. They were great as always. There are a few stories going on here & you’ll honestly never guess where any of them are going or what Tomei’s character does for a living. A pleasant “Sunday afternoon” kind of movie worth a watch if you like its charismatic stars.
My Rating: 6.5/10
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