A plus for this film is that it does have a realistic plot in which a young boy who is having a Bar Mitzvah tries to distinguish what it is he truly wants in life. His Dad, Adam Fiedler, wants to keep up with the Steins, who had a “Titanic” movie theme for their son’s coming of age celebration and who spent thousands of dollars. The plot in which the boy, named Benjamin, attempts to bring resolution to the strained relationship between his father and grandfather is both realistic and dramatic. Unfortunately, it is the bar and not the Bar Mitzvah that prevents us from awarding this film our Dove Seal. Benjamin and his two friends get into some alcohol while Benjamin’s parents are away, and they all get bombed with Ben throwing up as a result. His grandfather covers this up and says that it is good to try it at least once. Also, there is more drinking scattered throughout the film. There is also rear nudity as Grandpa Irwin, played by Garry Marshall, goes skinny dipping and we see him from behind at least three times in the film. This film does educate one to a certain point about Jewish celebrations but unfortunately the content area prevents Dove from approving this one.
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