This is not the usual Sandler film.

Rating: 10/10 (4 July 2007)

I avoided seeing this movie until today because I haven't liked most of Adam Sandler's movies. Today I was surfing the movie channels and tuned into this movie about 20 minutes in. I was captivated, as usual, by Christopher Walken. He's wonderfully nutty here. I was then impressed by Sandler's laid-back character. I was hooked within minutes. The entire cast works perfectly together. Even the little kids are likable! Jake Hoffman is fantastic! I'm going to watch for more of his work. I was laughing and crying, sometimes at the same time. Makeup on the characters to show them younger (Winkler and Kavner) and older (Sandler, et. al.) is terrific. SO... If you are avoiding this movie because of Sandler's previous work, stop, give this one a watch. I'm glad I did.