Almost a new Sandler favorite,but not quite.

Rating: 8/10 (2 July 2006)

Based on the story idea I got from the previews,I really wanted this film to be my new favorite Adam Sandler movie.While it is good,I find that it contains some material that is objectionable in my opinion,therefore I had to deduct points for it,making fall just short of the "new favorite" status.What did I find objectionable? Toilet humor is something that I am a fan of,and there is a major moment of this between Sandler and co star David Hasselhoff.Also,the idea of a dog getting frisky with a stuffed animal is not something I find humorous.Thirdly,I find something disturbing about the tormenting of the kid next door,despite the fact that some feel it was justified.These three elements could have been eliminated,and you still would have had a good film.All of that aside,I found the story to be very funny and touching,not to mention well executed.The special effects are also worthy of note,here.In short,this will take it's place in the number two slot among my Sandler favs,just under The Wedding Singer.Thumbs up to Chris Walken and Kate Beckinsale in their supporting roles.I like it!