Back to Square one

Rating: 5/10 (14 December 2011)

Everyone who thought Adam Sandler finally got it (with Spanglish and Punch Drunk Love) a couple of years ago, may be confused why he still goes for the obvious and not challenging route of those comedies. But that shouldn't be the point here. If you go into this movie expecting an acting Sandler (can also be seen in Reign over me), you will most definitely be disappointed!
On the other hand, if you go into this just expecting to be entertained, you will get the most out of it. I still couldn't enjoy it as much (it's too light, the jokes seem by the numbers, the funny side kick friend is too cliché and even Ms. Kidman feels misplaced in this) as I wanted to. But Brooklyn Decker alone is worth the 5 points. Jennifer Aniston is trying, but not as funny as she can be. The kids are as annoying as they are supposed to be (in the script). Family fun, nothing more, nothing less.