Rating: 
Summary: It's good, but it's not hilarious
Review: When I first saw the previews of "Big Daddy" I knew I had to see it because it looked like it was gonna be hilarious. When I finally saw it, it wasn't anything like I thought it was gonna be. For about the first 20 minutes of the movie, parts of it are funny. Sonny's girlfriend (Kristy Swanson) goes out of town saying she needs time to think and tells Sonny (Adam Sandler) that he needs to think about the next stage of his life. A kid shows up at the door and Sonny decides to adopt him in order to show his girlfriend that he can be responsible. She dumps him anyway and he teaches the kid how to be the next Adam Sandler pretty much. Things get out of hand and he thinks about giving the kid up, but he finds out he likes the kid too much. "Big Daddy" is a pretty good movie, but it wasn't what I expected it to be. I thought it would be hilarious like some of Sandler's other movies such as "Happy Gilmore" or "The Waterboy," but really it's more of a showing of how an immature guy can become attached to a kid and start wanting responsibility. I also didn't think Adam Sandler did one of his better acting jobs in this movie. The court session part of the movie was sort of cheesy. But I recommend seeing this movie so you can find out what happens and if Sonny will get to keep the kid and what he will do about his girlfriend that dumped him. It's worth buying, but you might want to rent it or see it on TV first.
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Summary: National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 is better.
Review: Meh....This movie was OKAY. Nothing to go crazy about. It did have Jon Stewart of the Daily Show, but that's the only thing to FUSS over. Besides it being an "Insert Cute Little Boy" movie, I would say that it does okay. Even though the humor relies heavily on this...and Rob Schneider plays ANOTHER annoying man.
I'm tired of Rob Schneider.
I remember when it first came out, and everyone was relating everything to SCUBA STEVE! from the movie. I saw the Scuba Steve........"joke"?.........and thought it was...okay....but not worth saying out loud a second time for people to hear. This movie should be buried. I like Mr. Deeds better. You should see National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 instead of this anyway. So what are you doing with this? Go buy National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1. It's much better.
Rating: 
Summary: Who's Your Daddy?
Review: Big Daddy reunites funnyman Adam Sandler with his Happy Gilmore director Dennis Dugan for another solid comedy, despite its overused premise.
Thirty-two-year-old Sonny Koufax (Sandler) is a law school graduate steadfastly avoiding the increasing pressures of adult responsibilities. In a misguided attempt to impress his ex-girlfriend Vanessa (Kristy Swanson) and prove he is ready for responsibility, Sonny accepts custody of five-year-old Julian (twins Cole and Dylan Sprouse) under the pretense of being his biological father. Before long, Sonny is plunged into unknown territory of sleep deprivation, irritating children's songs and bedwetting, soon finds himself embracing his role as a temporary dad, using an unconventional approach to child rearing.
Sandler has great chemistry with the young twins, playing Jullian, helping to overcome the sameness of a parent in over his head plot, used in many comedies. Another Sandler strength is his ability to play a total slacker. Sure, his done the role many times before, but somehow he still keeps it fresh and fun. For his part, Dugan lets Sandler do his thing, while concentrating on getting a nice turn from Lauren Joey Adams (Chasing Amy) as attorney Layla Maloney. It's also nice to see Jon Stewart doing film work, with his Daily Show gig, it's a rare thing. The script by Steve Franks, Tim Herlihy, and Sandler does have its moments of deja vu and predictability, but Sandler makes that easier to take.
The extras on the DVD are disappointing to say the least. The HBO First Look is a by the numbers featurette--offering EPK style fluff. Two music videos of songs from the soundtrack, by the group Garbage and singer Sheryl Crow, top off the disc. I think that instead of that stuff, a commentary, deleted scenes and a few bloopers may have been a better way to go.
If you like Adam Sandler...you will like Big Daddy. It's that simple.
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Summary: Sandler has a softer side...
Review: This movie is definitely a new direction for Sandler. If you're tired of the nonstop big-kid antics in Billy Madison or Happy Gilmore, then you'll probably like this movie. Sandler plays a thirty-something law-school graduate who is unemployed, but relies on an accident insurance settlement for his income.
Until one day...
His roommate (Jon Stewart) has just left for China on a business trip, and his son by a one-night stand shows up on their doorstep. Since Sandler's girlfriend has threatened to dump him if he didn't start to do something with his life, he decides to adopt little Julian (played by twin brothers) by claiming to be the guy who is really his roommate. After taking care of the kid for several days, he inevitably becomes attached to him. Just one problem: the Social Services Department finds out what he's up to, and tries to take Julian away. It's a touching role that Sandler plays, as the guy who never grew up, but instantly gains 20 years in maturity when he tries to become a father. With a great cast, including always-funny Rob Schneider and Steve Buscemi among others, and a great music selection (nice to hear Styx in a modern movie, even Sheryl Crow covering "Sweet Child O' Mine"), this movie will probably become a classic family movie, despite some harsh language here and there (just as much by the kid as the adults: you know how funny kids are when they repeat what the adults say without knowing what it means). This movie is definitely one of Sandler's best ever.
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Summary: DADDY KNOWS BEST?
Review: Adam Sandler is not a great actor. Like many of his compatriates, he is a personality. In BIG DADDY, though, he appears to have worked on his thespian abilities, and after the movie gets into swing (after he adopts little Julian), he settles into the role and becomes rather convincing in it. Although some of the humor is deliberately off color, one can't help but find it funny because a kid is involved. How many times have we had to stifle a laugh because a kid has repeated something he's heard from an adult, and has no idea what he's saying? That's the kind of crudeness delivered in BIG DADDY. Along with Sandler, we get a delightful performance from Dylan and Cole Sprouse as Julian. How can one not develop an immediate attachment to such a cute little kid? Joey Lauren Adams oozes maternal sweetness as Layla, the girl Sandler falls in love with; Leslie Mann is perfectly bitchy as Corinne; Jon Stewart does well in his role as Kevin, the kid's real father; Rob Schneider is fun as the European delivery boy; and veteran character actor Joe Bologna is perfect as Sandler's disgusted father. Add a nice bit by the reliable Steve Buscemi as a homeless man and you have a pretty tight cast.
BIG DADDY is another one of those raucous feel good movies (like THE HOT CHICK and JOE DIRT), and one can't help but get caught up in its shameless sentimentality.
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Summary: Law school grade likes tripping skate boarders
Review: I first saw this movie on TV edited for a general audience. I guess the whole family and I were enjoying it so much we didn't notice all the Bleeps. When Sandler loses the kid, all three of my younger children were sobing. We laughed, we cried, we cheered when the good guys won the day. But... Then I bought the movie. This is not a family friendly movie becuase the language is to salty. Sandler, who hardly ever got very much face time on Saturday night Live, except in the credits has turned out to be one of my favorites. I like almost everything he does. Big daddy is a 4 star, very good movie, but i have to give it 3 stars for the cursing.
Rating: 
Summary: A beautiful movie
Review: Big Daddy is a beautiful movie. Yes, it is crude at times. But Sandler shows what live is all about, hope, love and faith.
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