Variety
A slow-motion zeppelin crash that starts as a dull-edged fable, and then spirals further and further out of control without ever growing more exciting or interesting.
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The Cobbler
Adam Sandler leads this fantastical drama from filmmaker Thomas McCarthy (The Station Agent) as a New York shoe repairman who has lost his je ne sais quoi, but discovers the magical ability to take the appearance of his customers (by wearing their shoes). Co-stars Dustin Hoffman.
2014Rating: M, ViolenceUSA
ComedyDramaFantasy
- Director:
- Thomas McCarthy ('Win Win', 'The Visitor', 'The Station Agent')
- Writer:
- Thomas McCarthyPaul Sado
- Cast:
- Adam SandlerMethod ManMelonie DiazDan StevensSteve BuscemiDustin HoffmanFritz WeaverYul Vazquez
The Cobbler / Reviews
The Dissolve
Such a weirdly somber comedy that it would almost be in poor taste to laugh during it, though there's not much danger of that happening.
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Entertainment Weekly
What starts off as a potentially charming fantasy never finds its footing.
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