Bedtime Stories (2008)

For kids , this movie would be good . But I wouldn't recommend it for anyone . The plot is fine and the script is not that bad , but for sure it was only destined for kids ... The CGI was so bad

The makers of this movie got confused about who they are making it for... is it for the kids, or is it for adults? I absolutely don't recommend any young children to watch it. With bad phrases like licking butt, references to pubs and night life, scantily clad girls, I think the director tried his level best to put in as much trash in there as was possible by remaining within the upper-est level of the official PG rating, with as many hacks as possible, trying to please the filthy adult mind, which they assume all adult parents have who might be watching it with the children. I think I might be a little more conservative then the rest of the folks here, but we must remember, it is the direction you set for children at a young age which will steer their lives later.

I bought this film in a weak minded moment, despite the fact that I really can't abide Russell Brand in general, but I eventually got round to watching it. And it is great fun! It's a charming family comedy with a little romance, and a lot of good clean slapstick that everyone can laugh at! I would have watched it sooner if I had known it starred Guy Pearce as a stiff-neck! It has some other familiar faces too. It is over all, great fun with no nastiness. I would have liked to have seen more of Courtney Cox though, as I've had a soft spot for her since seeing her in '3000 Miles To Graceland'. The interaction between Adam Sandler and the kids is charming, and the actors playing the kids did well in spite of their young ages.

If you didn't know, I'm not a big Adam Sandler fan anymore. He's gotten increasingly lazy, and continues to disappoint me with each new comedy he puts out these days. Jack and Jill is a disgrace to cinema, and anyone with half a brain should realize that. Adam can be very funny and endearing when he wants to be, which is far too seldom for my liking. I saw this when it first came out, and remember enjoying it for what it was. I was in the mood for something light and fluffy, and thought what the hell? Thankfully, my initial feelings of this movie from a few years ago stayed put. I was rewarded with a somewhat enchanting fantasy that had a lot of heart. I don't know whether if it's the fact that Sandler decided to tone down his lewd humor, or actually put some effort, but this is without a doubt one of his best recent movies. This movie has plenty of sentiment, but it's done in a very cute way. Sandler doesn't show contempt for his audience this time around and actually provides a good message by telling you that hard works and dreams can pay off. Adam Sandler is OK, but he's lucky to have a great supporting cast. Sandler has a few funny lines, and manages to keep his arrogant humor level and bearable. Tolerable is a big step up for Sandler as far as I'm concerned. Keri Russell makes for a cute love interest. She's easy on the eyes and has charm to spare. She's one of the most underrated talents in Hollywood. Russell Brand is slightly amusing at times, annoying at others. Guy Pearce is effectively slimy as Sandler's nemesis. Teresa Palmer plays a gorgeous heiress, not much of a performance. Courtney Cox is rather wasted as Sandler's sister, whilst Griffiths, Lawless, Pryce, and others do well. On an additional note, I have to give credit to the two kids for being likable. I don't usually like kid actors. The finale is a tad ludicrous, but it's still fun. I found Brand translating Sandler's bee sting language absurd, but the action packed finale was definitely creative, especially for a movie like thisFinal Thoughts: If you're sick of Sandler like I am, and you feel the need to watch one of Sandler's recent movies? This is a good choice. It's nothing outstanding what so ever, but I found it to be fairly enjoyable. 5.8/10