Adam Sandler’s latest Netflix movie You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah has allowed the star to reach new heights in his career, as he has broken his own Rotten Tomatoes record with the new flick.
Now, Sandler is a total hero of comedy. Since his career was first kickstarted by a 5-year stint on Saturday Night Live back in the nineties, he has continuously kept us entertained with his funnyman antics.
The star has featured in movies such as Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, The Wedding Singer and Big Daddy. More recent hit flicks of his include 50 First Dates, Hustle and Grown Ups.
However, it is Sandler’s latest offering that has fans excited, as it has achieved fresh acclaim for the star. You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah is an adaptation of Fiona Rosenbloom’s beloved coming-of-age novel, and the flick even features nearly all of Sandler’s real life family.
The synopsis reads: “Stacy and Lydia are BFFs who’ve always dreamed about having epic bat mitzvahs. But things start to go comically awry when a popular boy and middle school drama threatens their friendship and their rite of passage.”
Starring Sandler alongside Idina Menzel, the film also features Sandler’s 2 daughters and real life wife Jackie, making it truly a family affair.
The film has achieved a tough feat on Rotten Tomatoes, with an incredible near-perfect score of ninety-six percent from critics. This marks Sandler’s highest ever score on the site from critics.
Gary Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times said: “Open your heart and turn off your logic meter and you‘re going to enjoy You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah.”
Chris Vognar of Rolling Stone writes: “Cry nepotism all you want, but the entire brood acquits itself quite well, and they seem to be having an infectiously good time together. It helps a great deal that the film is energetically directed and written.”
While Brian Lowry of CNN writes: “Adam Sandler’s daughter Sunny — the clear belle of the ball — quickly dampens the “nepo baby” asides with her winning, natural performance in a familiar but very nicely done coming-of-age story.”
The film hit Netflix in the US on August 25, and is set to reach the UK soon.
