Sixty Six

Los Angeles Times by

Instead of depicting a boy's first steps toward manhood -- ceremony aside -- it turns into an uninvolving portrait of self-absorption.

The New York Times by Jeannette Catsoulis

Charts a sentimental struggle toward manhood with period-appropriate charm.

New York Post by Lou Lumenick

On the plus side is a good cast, including Eddie Marsan and Helena Bonham Carter as Bernie's hapless parents and Stephen Rea as a sympathetic doctor.

TV Guide Magazine by Maitland McDonagh

Though inspired by Weiland's own childhood, the film's plot sticks close to the underdog's coming-of-age formula and is marred by young Bernie's gratingly self-pitying voice-over.

Chicago Tribune by Michael Phillips

It's labeled a "true-ish story," and the results are cheeky fun.