Eric266
I personally like the movie. I thought it had a great plot, plenty of funny moments, and a nice twist ending that was both believable and well-crafted.Sandler and Spade are Max and Charlie, two guys who fake their deaths to escape boring lives. They then take over the identities of two recently deceased men. This leads them to a life of luxury as the dead men had money and a lease on a getaway home in Puerto Rico all kept in a safety deposit box. Unfortunately, the men didn't die from natural causes and suddenly groups of hit men start trying to kill Max and Charlie. Beautiful Paula Patton is the wife of one of the deceased men and joins the two to help them solve her husband's murder. That plot has been overdone in the movies, but its handled pretty well here. The jokes are less sophomoric than most Sandler films (but, yes, he gets in a few crude bathroom jokes and an over-the-top, cringe-worthy torture scene. Still, compared to some of his other movies recently, this is a winner.The supporting cast are hit and miss. Michael Chiklis and Catherine Bell play neighbors in Puerto Rico. Ms. Bell still looks amazing, but she's had some work done on her lips and that was distracting. The always reliable Katherine Hahn as Sandler's ex-girlfriend is a treat (she keeps popping up to kill him like Carrie Fisher in the Blues Brothers). Nick Swardson tones it down a lot as a mysterious stalker in a black suit. Luis Guzman is utterly wasted. Torsten Voges is both creepy and wildly hilarious as a hitman on their trail.Again, this is a much better Sandler movie than some of his recent work. Mostly because he toned down the moron aspect of his characters and actually tries to play it straight, allowing the plot to be the humor, not his antics. Spade is playing the same character he plays in all his movies, but he still does it well. If they had dropped the toilet humor from the story, it would have made for a more taught, engaging movie. Still, I enjoyed it immensely and it was good to see Sandler back in form.
sfinancing
Kind of has that classic Sandler feel.If you are expecting a deep, twisting plot or Shakespearian acting you are looking in the wrong spot. If you are looking for something to smile over and give a chuckle or two...well you found it.Down to it.Acting- as expected from Spade and Sandler. Amusing.Scripting- fun but obviously not especially deep.Plot- simplistic and fun.Directing- well pacedWhile this is not a "Happy Gilmore" or "Billy Madison" it also isn't one of the stinkers from the last few years.Good way to spend a couple hours.
aflo465
Not half bad for a Sandler movie. I watched the first hour of it thinking, "meh this is funny but sorta lame", then the plot picks up and i found myself enjoying it and intrigued to see what would happen next. Too much male nudity for my taste, but overall not horrible when it comes to content. There were many parts I found funny and the overall plot and story is pretty great. The main actors did a great job and the supporting characters brought a lot of humor. Definitely not a movie you ant the kids to see. But might be good if you want something silly and enjoyable to watch when your bored. FYI: There are 2 or 3 dicks shown in the movie...