I'm not the Rom-Com movie type, but I'm proud to say I loved this one. It's got such character and is simply unique. The Upper West Side of New York becomes a character of it's own, simultaneously trapping and enabling our heroic, if a little unsure, Putzel. And all of the performances are so beautifully done! No matter how small the role, you know everyone in this film as if you grew up with them yourself. Laugh out loud funny, if a little bit raunchy sometimes, and deeply heart warming, Putzel inspires you to step outside that comfort zone you've boxed yourself into and create the life you want to lead. Warning: You will crave bagels and lox for weeks to come.

I saw this amazing film in Chicago and I ABSOLUTELY ADORED IT! I even dragged my mom to see it and, to be honest, I think she loved it even more than I did!!! There were laughs and tears coming from both my mom's and my face. Not only was the story touching, but the actors were phenomenal. The actors brought so much love, sadness, and joyful moments in their characters. I did not once think, "Damn, this actor needs better training!" On the way home we called my dad and told him how awesomely funny and powerful Putzel was! If you haven't had a chance to see this film, DO IT! You're life will be changed.....and I'm not joking....I'm a tough critic when it comes to films and acting performances. IT'S FANTASTIC!

"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.