私のバースデー・パーティーに来ないで
あらすじ
合同のバースデー・パーティーの日が近づくにつれ、親友のステイシーとリディアは興奮を抑えきれない。ユダヤ人の若い二人は常に深い絆で結ばれており、成人式のパーティーを最高の思い出にしたいと考えている。しかし、人気者のジェイクがリディアに興味を示し始めると、事態は予想外の展開を見せ、かつての親友同士の間に緊張が生まれる。 ステイシーとリディアは、新たなライバル関係を乗り越えようとしながら、バースデー・パーティーの準備を取り巻く数々の災難から生じる混乱にも対処しなければならない。失敗した写真撮影、盗まれたバースデー・パーティー用ドレス、そしてジェイクの度が過ぎたリディアへのアピールを含む一連の恥ずかしい出来事など、何もかもがうまくいかないように思える。 挫折にもめげず、ステイシーとリディアは、互いの違いを脇に置き、力を合わせて文字通り危機を救わなければならない。風変わりなイベントプランナーや、口の悪いDJなど、個性的な脇役たちの助けを借りて、二人の友人は一連の冒険に乗り出し、友情と忠誠心の真の意味について、最終的に心温まる悟りを開く。 バースデー・パーティーが大混乱に陥る中、ステイシーとリディアは自分自身の不安と向き合い、互いの個性的な魅力を認められるように学ばなければならない。明るいユーモア、共感できるキャラクター、そしてアップビートなサウンドトラックで彩られた「私のバースデー・パーティーに来ないで」は、女性の友情の力と成長の喜びを祝う、抱腹絶倒で心温まるコメディだ。
レビュー
Esther
30 minutes in: Here we go again, Adam Sandler cashing in another Netflix paycheck. End credits: Okay, I get it now. It's a story about the strength of fatherly love.
Lilly
Measured against the average standards of teen movies, it's quite mediocre, failing to deliver either a distinctive aesthetic or a particularly original script. Essentially, it's a "old-guard supports new talent" model, just with the Sandler family taking center stage. Once you acknowledge this and its direct-to-streaming feel, the viewing experience isn't too bad. Idina Menzel and Jackie's respective mother characters shine particularly bright, despite their limited screen time. The Jewish cultural background and the theme of praying to God from afar aren't groundbreaking, especially following the more nuanced exploration in "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret".
Austin
Adapted from a novel, this is quite a coming-of-age high school drama. Media reviews are surprisingly positive. I was shocked to see four Sandlers listed in the end credits, and a quick search confirmed it's a family affair! The bat mitzvah party was an eye-opener – Jewish people are really wealthy. Also, is Netflix going to use an extended logo for all their original movie projects from now on?
Rachel
Hahaha, the initial score is so low, but it deserves it. But congrats to Sarah Sherman for entering the mainstream film industry! (But this terrible movie made me cry)
August
The Sandler family reunion on Netflix, with both daughters, wife, and Adam Sandler all in tow... A Jewish colleague's bat mitzvah is basically the most extravagant event in their adolescence. On average, these kids live in houses worth upwards of $2 million, and their parents are either doctors or lawyers. As someone who grew up with a focus on well-rounded education, I really can't relate... With all this money, what's with the month-long hiatus in post-production? I wonder, after the strike, if these kinds of Netflix movies will keep popping up... Also, the Torah just sounds looped backwards.
