The Cobbler (2014)

The only word to describe this movie is baffling. The movies premise is stupid and it's executed, you guessed it, terribly. The plot is convoluted and boring to say the least. The acting isn't good and from a technical stand point it's decent. The cinematography, score and editing are all fine it's just the script is absolutely baffling. Everything that happened was just unbelievable. I watched this film in complete awe at what was happening. So many terrible things happen. Adam Sandler in one scene puts on his Dad's shoes and has a date with his Mom. Yes, that actually happens in the movie. He also puts on the shoes of a guy who has a hot girlfriend, goes over to the guys house and almost has sex with the girlfriend. However, he couldn't because he would have to take his shoes off. I mean really? It also has one of the dumbest twists I've ever seen on film. So, overall the movie is just dumb and my only response while watching it was utter confusion at what complete trash I was witnessing. It's almost worth watching because of just how ridiculous it is, almost.

So....I almost NEVER watch movies; usually don't have the patience for them and don't find most of them enjoyable; stumbled upon this on Netflix, said to the hubby "this sounds weird enough to be good" and started watching. Had no idea all those big names were in it - Adam Sandler, Steve Buscemi, Dustin Hoffman...plus what I thought was a great cast of unknowns (well...unknown to me, that doesn't mean much!).Anyway, I think it's a great movie, very different from most movies out there and a great performance by Adam Sandler...there's a great tear- jerkin scene with his mom and his dad but I can't say more because of spoilers, but I had me teary-eyed...You got nothing to lose by watching it, so do it!

watching this was something fresh, its a set up for like a Jewish super hero that any one can relate, I would be really interested in a sequel just for the kick out of it, good to see Adam Sandler first of all by himself with out the other usual side kick, just Steve in a non retarded character, plus the gray winter ambiance in the movie and the music to go with it just brilliant, really go on watch this movie and try to think its not the usual Adam Sandler flick and you will enjoy it. Fun dark comedy with no cheep shots and a nice cadence too The only down side i see to this movie is the same i see in a lot of movies, when they try to translate this to another language they just butcher the movie I now its difficult some times to translate emotions and slang from a new York based movie in Spanish but some times is like they are not even trying. Adam thanks for the fresh ride of creativity

Completely don't get the bad reviews as we don't have enough of these movies these days. Such a great story line that's full of whimsicality. I've been waiting for a movie like this from Adam Sandler as he is often typecast and I've always felt like he had more in him. This movie is quirky, fun and a joy to watch and I was in that world enjoying the ride. It's not your typical Sandler movie but it's still light hearted and funny. It was a little predictable in that I had a pretty good idea of what was going to happen but I wasn't disappointed. Loved seeing Steve Buscemi as well - he was great in this role and him and Sandler bounce off each other really well. If you want to enjoy a really nice movie experience I highly recommend this film. You won't be disappointed.