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Franz Patrick - wrote on 12/23/07
This is one of those movies that gives me difficulty when it comes to rating them. The first half of the film is really tedious and cliche, but the last half had great potential and had its moments. I've always wanted to see the vulnerable side of Adam Sandler (like he did in "Spanglish") and less of his usual goofy self. This film gave me both and produced mixed results. The film is obviously a fable but also works as a commentary toward parents who are not there enough for their children because they work (or play) too much. I guess what I'm trying to say is that this film is not your typical Adam Sandler movie. Will I remember it ten or twenty years from now? Most likely because the concept they played with here is pretty original. Do I think it deserves any award? Maybe not. Still, my judgment lies inbetween "okay" and "pretty good" on this one. A challenging rating.
