BrettHarrison's Review

Summary - OK 2.5

It would be easy to say “Jack and Jill” stinks and much of it does. But underneath the required potty and fart jokes that Sandler seem to have written into every contract is a really sweet movie wanting to get it. Does it make it? Not really but there are nice moments.

Acting - Good 3.0

Sandler gives one of his better comic performances as the uber obnoxious Jill and he’s not afraid to play Jack as sort of a jerk. Even Al Pacino’s hamminess works here.

Film - OK 2.5

The production values are fine but what finally sinks this film is inconsistent writing. As a writer and producer Sandler is a like a neurotic man with intimacy issues. As soon as the film shows a little humanity here come the fart jokes.

Edge - Risqué 2.0

Reality - Glib 1.9

4 Comments

• Wick Mar 10, 2013 1:20PM

  Regarding BrettHarrison’s Review
  “Sandler is a like a neurotic man with intimacy issues. As soon as the film shows a little humanity here come the fart jokes.” Brilliant observation.

• Wick Dec 3, 2011 10:26PM

  Regarding BigdaddyDave’s Review
  Not to worry, a Pretty Bad Movie disappears off the Top 5 pretty quick. Good choice on the regrade. Gotta call a dog a dog.

• BigdaddyDave Dec 2, 2011 3:57PM

  Regarding BigdaddyDave’s Review
  Gotta love the Sham-wow. After losing sleep over this movie last night, and after further review, I’ve decided to downgrade it to pretty bad. Although Pacino is great, it still is a dog of a movie, and one you’ll want to wait for on video.

• Wick Dec 1, 2011 10:40PM

  Regarding BigdaddyDave’s Review
  Great slam, BigD. “Adam Sandler has shown the ability in the past to make decent films. This one isn’t one of them.”

  Though I’d kinda want to see it just to spot Vince, the Sham-Wow guy. I’m a happy Sham-Wow customer. Yes, it’s true.

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