Film Review – You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

Adam Sandler has never been shy about bringing family members into the film business. He’s always surrounded himself with loved ones and pals, but with “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah,” Sandler truly makes it a domestic affair, hiring his daughters, Sunny and Sadie Sandler, to star in an adaptation of a book by Fiona Rosenbloom, while his wife, Jackie, plays a supporting role. It’s all Sandler, all the time in “Bat Mitzvah,” but director Sammi Cohen (“Crush”) doesn’t get caught up in the power play, managing to step back and form a mildly entertaining look at the horror show of adolescence, focusing on the first year of teendom and all the world-shifting nightmares it involves. The feature is obviously built for a younger audience, but the Happy Madison-ness of the endeavor offers some appeal for those far removed from middle school drama. It’s more Disney Channel than John Hughes, but the picture has its moments, especially when focused on the pressure points of adolescence. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com