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If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

"Putzel." What exactly is a "putzel?" A Putz is a yiddish word for "penis," often used the same way "schmuck" is. It is mostly used at someone, not in an anatomical way. e.g. "Hey, don't be such a putz."In the film, "Putzel" is the nickname of our protagonist, Walter, who, after thirty years of living on the Upper West Side, longs to be the owner of "Himmelstein's," the family business. We follow Walter through a series of events, pushing him to take control over his life and break down the walls that he and his family have built up around him (literally and figuratively: watch, and you'll understand).The film is a Jewish dream come true. What could be better than a handful of characters throwing around yiddish terms; lox, bagels, and shmeer; and a witty, yet moving, plot that makes you want to celebrate life with a bottle of Manny? (That's Maneshevitz for all you goyim out there...)But "Putzel" doesn't only appeal to the Jews; it appeals to everyone. It is incredibly funny. Throughout the film, everybody is in cahoots with everybody, and a tangled web of mess among all the characters is strewn together. Watching this film felt like home. There is a familiarity to it that I think a lot of people will find; the universal desire to want something great and to feel accomplished. I highly recommend it. It is the epitome of "a feel good" movie. L'Chaim!

A friend invited me to a screening of Putzel in New York City, I had no idea of what I was going to see, the plot, or the people in it. However as soon as it started the movie grabbed my attention, and here's why: Im not from the states and I had been living in New York for a short time, but that was not a inconvenient because the storytelling was so sharp and universal that I felt identified with the characters and situations, it spoke about community, success, facing your fears among many others, besides being hilarious throughout the whole movie. I loved the subplots too because (without giving much away) usually those minor characters are weak in movies but in here they were my favorites, performances with No stops. It was a sudden but pleasant experience that my friend shared it with me, and now I would like to share it with my friends. GIve it a watch if you have the chance.

This surprising little comedy is packed with talent and heart. It has a wonderful cast and solid direction. Raunchy and naughty one second and a bit of a tear jerker the next. I was lucky enough to see it at an advanced screening in Woodstock, NY accompanied by a talk back with some of the cast and the director, writer, and producers following the feature. Great people! You can see the Upper West Side's personality come through the screen and it's reminiscent of a Billy Wilder flick. I would recommend this for a date or even for grandma...really good all around. You'll want to move to NY after seeing it, if not, you'll be craving bagels and lox for sure!

Friends, this quirky piece is absolutely relevant and a joy to watch. I had the pleasure of seeing it at a special viewing here in NYC and "funny" does not cut it -- Putzel warms your heart, tears it apart, and warms it all up again, all the while centered around a tiny fish and bagel place. Warning: it will make you crave New York-style bagels, particularly if you haven't had one in a while. Whether you're Jewish or not, or from Manhattan or not, this film is sure to be a new indie go- to. To top it off with surprising performances by some of our generation's favorites, it will have you continually pointing to the screen saying "Omg! That guy! Yes!"