A boy's barmitzvah looks set to be a disaster when it coincides with the 1966 World Cup Final.
Director:
Paul Weiland
From metacritic.com
Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
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Charlie Clark | ... | Boy with Caliper |
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Nick Shirm | ... | Michael Hempel |
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Thomas Drewson | ... | Terry Shivers |
Gregg Sulkin | ... | Bernie Reubens | |
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Matt Bardock | ... | Mr. Grieg |
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Alex Black | ... | Linton |
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Cameron Crighton | ... | Captain |
Catherine Tate | ... | Aunt Lila | |
Peter Serafinowicz | ... | Uncle Jimmy / Mr Rubens Snr / Football Commentary | |
Helena Bonham Carter | ... | Esther Rubens | |
Eddie Marsan | ... | Manny Rubens | |
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Francine Simmons | ... | Lady at Door |
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Martin Savage | ... | Senior Doctor |
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Ony Uhiara | ... | Nurse |
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Charles Ferber | ... | Student Doctor |
A boy's barmitzvah looks set to be a disaster when it coincides with the 1966 World Cup Final.
How nice to watch a film suitable for children that is funny, compassionate and resonates with their problems. No animation, no talking animals, but a boy and his family, He gets picked on, ignored, and teach himself to grow up. My ten year old grandson rates this as one of his favourite films ever.
It is also very appealing on an adult level. Witty, perceptive and devoid of sentimentality,it is plain good fun.
The acting and writing are flawless and the recreation of 1966 is breath-taking. I am in awe of the production designer and the colourisers. It all works smoothly, although it did leave me wondering 'How did they do that?'.