Grown Ups
The new Adam Sandler comedy about five friends – Sandler, Chris Rock, Rob Schnieder, Kevin James and David Spade – who meet up later in life to honour the passing of their childhood basketball coach. With their wives – Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, Maya Rudolph – and kids in tow, they spend a holiday weekend together, celebrating the glory of their championship years and tapping into their youth.
Co-written by Sandler and directed by his go-to-man, Dennis Dugan (Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry).
- Director:
- Dennis Dugan ('Happy Gilmore', 'Beverly Hills Ninja', 'Big Daddy', 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry', 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan')
- Writer:
- Adam SandlerFred Wolf
- Cast:
- Adam SandlerSalma HayekChris RockKevin JamesMaria BelloSteve BuscemiRob SchneiderDavid SpadeMaya RudolphNorm MacDonald
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressGrown Ups delivers precious few laughs for the sheer volume of comedy talent on offer.
Total Film
pressInoffensive enough to stop you packing up for home, though that’s part of the problem – Sandler and co have rarely played it safer, or more self-indulgent.
The New York Times
pressIt doesn't get worse than Grown Ups, Adam Sandler's sloppy entry into this year's man-child-comedy sweepstakes. Lazy, mean-spirited, incoherent, infantile and, above all, witless.
The Guardian
pressIf root canal surgery feels too childish a torment, may we direct your attention to this ghastly celebrity roast in the guise of a boisterous family comedy.
Roger Ebert
pressA pleasant, genial, good-hearted, sometimes icky comedy that's like spending a weekend with well-meaning people you don't want to see again any time real soon.
Los Angeles Times
pressThe new Adam Sandler comedy has all the charm of a home movie that does not star your own family, which means it's overly sentimental, filled with you-had-to-be-there moments, bad jokes and even worse camera angles.
Hollywood Reporter
pressDespite the lazily self-satisfied results, his (Sandler) aging fan base likely will come along for the lackadaisical ride.
Been a longtime fan of Adam Sandler since Billy Madison. Loved this movie good funny moments classic bits that are a bit dodgy but overall worth a watch again.
One of my favourite movies of all time is Happy Gilmore and as a result Adam Sandler one of my favourite actors. My opinion of Sandler has taken a major nose dive after watching this movie. The only reason I gave it one star was because i can't give it -1 stars! Give me my money back! The plot was rubbish and the acting second rate. Very sad to see such a...
Variety
pressGrown Ups delivers precious few laughs for the sheer volume of comedy talent on offer.
Total Film
pressInoffensive enough to stop you packing up for home, though that’s part of the problem – Sandler and co have rarely played it safer, or more self-indulgent.
The New York Times
pressIt doesn't get worse than Grown Ups, Adam Sandler's sloppy entry into this year's man-child-comedy sweepstakes. Lazy, mean-spirited, incoherent, infantile and, above all, witless.
The Guardian
pressIf root canal surgery feels too childish a torment, may we direct your attention to this ghastly celebrity roast in the guise of a boisterous family comedy.
Roger Ebert
pressA pleasant, genial, good-hearted, sometimes icky comedy that's like spending a weekend with well-meaning people you don't want to see again any time real soon.
Los Angeles Times
pressThe new Adam Sandler comedy has all the charm of a home movie that does not star your own family, which means it's overly sentimental, filled with you-had-to-be-there moments, bad jokes and even worse camera angles.
Hollywood Reporter
pressDespite the lazily self-satisfied results, his (Sandler) aging fan base likely will come along for the lackadaisical ride.
Been a longtime fan of Adam Sandler since Billy Madison. Loved this movie good funny moments classic bits that are a bit dodgy but overall worth a watch again.
One of my favourite movies of all time is Happy Gilmore and as a result Adam Sandler one of my favourite actors. My opinion of Sandler has taken a major nose dive after watching this movie. The only reason I gave it one star was because i can't give it -1 stars! Give me my money back! The plot was rubbish and the acting second rate. Very sad to see such a...
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