Adam Sandler, his wife Jackie, and their daughters Sadie Sandler and Sunny Sandler lead Netflix’s latest family comedy, streaming August 25
Certainly, it looks like Adam Sandler’s upcoming movie, “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah,” is going to be a family-oriented film. The trailer was recently released by Netflix, showcasing the adaptation of Fiona Rosenbloom’s 2005 novel of the same title. In the movie, Sandler, aged 56, takes on a role alongside his wife Jackie, and their daughters, Sadie, 17, and Sunny, 14.
The trailer provides a glimpse into the story, featuring seventh-grade student Stacy (played by Sunny Sandler) who daydreams about her ideal bat mitzvah celebration. She also spends time with her friend Lydia (portrayed by Samantha Lorraine), and together, they have aspirations of owning adjacent lofts in the trendy neighborhood of Tribeca, even hoping to reside in the same building as Taylor Swift.
The movie appears to focus on the theme of coming-of-age and family dynamics, while also infusing elements of friendship and dreams. It seems like a heartwarming and comedic film that will likely resonate with both families and a wider audience.
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Stacy and Lydia’s relationship swiftly takes a sour turn when Stacy witnesses Lydia kissing a boy with whom Stacy has a crush. This discovery prompts Stacy to confront Lydia and declare an end to their friendship. Overwhelmed by emotions, Stacy resorts to creating an anonymous Instagram account to spread rumors about Lydia.
In response, Stacy’s sister (portrayed by Sunny Sandler) and her mother (played by Idina Menzel) intervene. They encourage Stacy to mend fences with Lydia and take responsibility for her actions. However, the potential reconciliation might be too little, too late, as Stacy’s sister cautions that her behavior could lead to the cancellation of her bat mitzvah celebration.
It seems like a tense and dramatic situation unfolds, as Stacy grapples with the consequences of her actions and tries to salvage her friendship and the impending bat mitzvah.
The official synopsis of the movie reads, “Stacy (Sunny Sandler) and Lydia (Samantha Lorraine), best friends since childhood, have always envisioned incredible bat mitzvahs. However, their grand plans take a hilarious twist due to the interference of popular boy Andy Goldfarb (Dylan Hoffman) and the complexities of Hebrew school drama.”
The synopsis further elaborates that the film “captures both uproarious comedy and contemporary teenage turmoil, delving into themes of family, friendship, and the excitement and challenges of first crushes.”
In the trailer, we see Jackie Sandler, married to Adam Sandler in 2003, portraying a character named Gabi. She is depicted ringing the family’s doorbell while Adam’s character engages in an offscreen debate about including a mojito bar at the party. The trailer suggests that the movie will blend elements of family dynamics, friendships, and comedic situations, promising an entertaining exploration of teenage experiences and relationships.
Jackie, Sadie, and Sunny are no strangers to the world of acting. Jackie made her cinematic debut in a brief role in Adam’s 1999 film “Big Daddy” and has since been featured in multiple movies within Adam’s filmography. Most recently, she appeared in the Netflix film “The Out-Laws.” The couple’s daughters have also stepped into the acting realm, with appearances in Happy Madison productions like “Hubie Halloween” and “Murder Mystery.” Additionally, Sunny had a role in “The Out-Laws.”
This isn’t the first instance of Sandler and “Frozen” star Menzel portraying a married couple on screen — they previously played a married couple in the 2019 film “Uncut Gems.”
The upcoming movie also showcases performances by Sarah Sherman, Luis Guzmán, Ido Mosseri, Dylan Hoffman, Jackie Hoffman, Dan Bulla, and Zaara Kuttemperoor. The film is directed by Sammi Cohen, who previously made their directorial debut with the 2022 Hulu film “Crush.”
“You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah” is set to premiere on Netflix on August 25th. The movie promises to offer a blend of talent, comedy, and family dynamics for viewers to enjoy.