Putzel

2012
6.1| 1h28m| en
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For Walter, a young man endearingly known as "Putzel," life literally doesn't go beyond his neighborhood on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Walter's dreams of taking over his family's smoked fish emporium are disrupted by the arrival of Sally, who starts a relationship with his about-to-retire and very-married uncle. In order to secure his future, Walter attempts to thwart the budding romance and falls for Sally too - throwing everyone's lives into hilarious chaos.

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Intcatinfo A Masterpiece!
Michelle Ridley The movie is wonderful and true, an act of love in all its contradictions and complexity
Ginger Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.
Celia A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.
Garrett Crouch I saw this at a special screening at a JCC near Columbia University (NYC). I went with a couple of my best friends, and we laughed out loud many times. We enjoyed a solid story about an area of New York we were so intimate with at the time. The movie and it's atmosphere was so inviting, and it captured the city so well. It was such a real and personal movie. I thoroughly enjoyed all the performances from Jack Carpenter all the way to the blind man, and I myself cannot wait to buy this film and share it with everyone I can! I cannot wait to see what else Jason Chaet and Rick Moore bring out! Huge fans and supporter of Jason Chaet's and he did not disappoint whatsoever. Thoroughly enjoyable,and I cannot wait for his next work!
Ellie Kahn 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!"
e-contenti A funny, moving, sweet movie. The story is modern and clever and it really fascinated me, from the very first moment. It was smart, quirky and charming at the same time. It was like a modern fable and the characters are an amazing portrait of the issues and problems of today's generation. The style, the taste and the atmosphere reminded me of Woody Allen. The incredible performances and the wise direction made me feel like I wanted to see it again and again. Jack Carpenter and Melanie Linskey did a really great job in making these characters real. Also, I loved the music. I'm telling all my friends to see this: it's definitely a must see!
riven61 Putzel is a wonderful blend of entertainment and heart. More often than not romantic comedies follow a basic formula and rely on cheap tricks to tug on your heart strings and get a laugh or two. Putzel effortlessly grabs your attention with its charismatic characters, and genuinely funny scenes. I found myself laughing out loud more than once in this intelligently written, and wonderfully acted independent film. There are particularly strong performances from the leads, Jack Carpenter, Melanie Lynskey, and John Pankow. It's rare to see a romantic comedy that's actually about something. Kudos to Producer/Actress Allegra Cohen, Director Jason Chaet, and Writer Rick Moore for putting together this wonderfully enjoyable film.