‘You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mizvah’ invited Adam Sandler’s whole family: review

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Bat Mitzvah, which she thinks will open social opportunities if she throws a good party.Unfortunately, her plans go awry when she has a falling out with her best friend, Lydia (Samantha Lorraine), after Lydia kisses their mutual crush, the bland and unexceptional Andy (Dylan Hoffmann).

It’s an appropriately low-stakes, realistic teen conflict, and the supporting cast is rounded out by Adam Sandler as Stacy’s dad, Danny; Sandler’s other real daughter, Sadie, as Stacy’s older sister, Ronnie; Sandler’s wife, Jackie, as Lydia’s mom; and Idina Menzel as Danny’s wife, Bree.

Much has been made of the topic of “nepo babies,” or Hollywood stars who get a leg up through nepotism, thanks to having famous relatives. “You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah” is the ultimate “nepo baby” project a la the Sandler family.It’s a move that could be cringeworthy but, surprisingly, it works here.Could a different actress who isn’t a Sandler relation have starred in the movie?

Sure. But Sunny Sandler is good in the role, delivering a funny and genuine performance. Since the movie is about a self-involved wealthy preteen who is trying to essentially throw a lavish party, it could easily come across as unrelatable.