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That's My Boy Review

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2.5

Dave White Profile

Best worst comedy of 2012? Read full review

3.5

Grae Drake Profile

I no longer want to kill Adam Sandler. Read full review

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  • 2.0
    31

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  • 25

    out of 100

    USA Today Claudia Puig

    That's My Boy is puerile, mean-spirited and charmless.

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  • 50

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter

    With enough wedding-related shenanigans to pull in the date crowd, the guffaw-to-gag ratio remains relatively respectable, though there's nothing here that hasn't been attempted many times over.

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  • 67

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Owen Gleiberman

    Never underestimate the importance of guy-on-guy sentimentality in the Adam Sandler universe. It's his way of making his fans feel as if he's high-fiving them, or maybe giving them a group hug. But Sandler, bottom line, is too good at playing louts like Donny to spend this much energy getting us to like them.

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5

Funniest movie of the year by lanelle23
I went to see the midnight showing of this movie and could not stop laughing. The jokes are more for the adult audience but that's okay this movie is laugh out loud funny. The whole theater was laughing extremely hard. This movie was the best Adam Sandler movie I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!

4

How A Short-Term Fantasy Really Plays Out by Reel Reviewer
Everyone had that teacher, friend's parent, etc. they wanted when going through that right of passage known as puberty. This is how that wonderful fantasy would have actually played out over the long haul since your imagination could not account for consequences. Good thing it didn't happen. Adam Sandler always elicits some solid laughs, even in his mediocre tries like "Jack and Jill," but this one is back on par with his other films. His ability to always have a beer with him is very impressive also. Andy Samberg is great as the total tightwad thrust into a most awkward situation, only to find out that his dad is the least of his problems. The supporting cast were top-notch as well with Leighton Meester, James Caan, Will Forte and Vanilla Ice, but the cameos of Rex Ryan as a die-hard Patriots fan and Susan Sarandon as the grown up teacher/lover of young Adam Sandler really stole some scenes. There's a good amount of nudity and the language is pretty vulgar so be prepared for that.

4

Hilarious, too raunchy but funny by nng
Don't listen to the bad reviews-- the reason being...YES this movie was very very perverted..and every other line seemed to revolve around sex or something sexual. The entire premise of the movie is based on teacher/child pedophilia, and that was very disturbing. I almost wanted to walk out in the beginning, because THIS is the basis of the movie- which is pointless, and sick- why make a movie based on a male who is famous for having sex with his teacher?? that was disturbing. There is A LOT of CRUDE disgusting vulgar sexual content and references- masturbation, pedophilia, old person sex, incest...however, the movie itself was HILARIOUS very very funny...many creative funny off the top crazy scenes, ideas. Vanilla ice was also a good addition to the movie and added to the hilarity. This was a FUN movie, and it took you into the movie, while they were goofing off being stupid...you actually felt sandlers care for his son..yes it was even heartwarming...definitely go..

2

That's my "Worst Movie" by eldridge1
I have to admit, there was an inner voice that told me not to go to this movie. It was far from what I expected. Although my expectations was set to experience a corny movie, this was well beyond what Adam Sandler should be involved in. Poorly written and a waste of all of the actors' talent. There were funny parts (because I like to laugh) but the weight of the funny parts did not justify the movie. This is a definite "Don't waste your money" movie.

3

If you're bored and too embarrassed to see Magic Mike, this will do. by the_parkey
Sandler has some funny lines but his character is just too annoying to like completely. It was typical of a recent Adam Sandler movie. Nowhere near the classics that made him a star.

1

Worst Ever by milesforacure
This was the worst Adam Sandler movie ever and is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. It went from bad to worse. We should have known when we were the only ones in the theater and then we left before it was over.

3

For Adam Sandler fans only by acpgator
The plot was outrageous and ridiculous, as always with the old school Adam Sandler movies, but it was entertaining and at least tolerable to sit through with my fiance who insisted on seeing it. I did laugh quite a few times. He, however, was almost falling out of his chair.

5

Hilarious by lovnlife30
I thought the movie was hilarious. To me it was kind of like a spin off of Bridesmaids!!! I haven't laughed so hard since Bridesmaids!!! There were parts of the movie that were a little crazy/vulgar but it was good and I can't wait to see it again! Will definitely buy the movie when it comes out! This is definitely a movie for young and older adults.

3

I love Adam Sandler, so what happened by jenrent
The movie is okay! I really, really miss the old Adam Sandler that always had me laughing. An excessive amount of ***, totally could have taken a lot of that out.

3

That's My Boy by memphisrain1
Engaging and fun with the usual Adam Sandler humor. However, it did drag in a few spots and it was a bit embarrassing to watch with my 16 year old son during certain points. Overall, it was a fun movie!

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