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Adam Sandler and his frequent costars (Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade, and Rob Schneider) grope blindly for maturity in the genial comedy Grown Ups. Five childhood pals are drawn back together after the death of their former basketball coach; over the course of a Fourth of July weekend, they--along with their wildly attractive wives (played by Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, Maya Rudolph) and precocious children--loosen up, try to introduce their kids to the simple pleasures of nature, air some dirty laundry, and rediscover their friendship. In other words, it's a fairly formulaic comedy that veers awkwardly from gags (ranging from slapstick to mean-spiritedness) to sentiment (ranging from sappy to not entirely sappy). Its appeal will depend entirely on your feelings about Sandler and the rest of the gang--if you like this bunch of lugs (in all their prolonged adolescent glory), then you'll like this movie. If you don't, you won't. Everyone's in relaxed but good form; affable is more the comic goal than razor sharp. Expect gags about being fat, being old, prolonged breast-feeding, ogling hot chicks, flatulence, etc. There's some role reversal: it's the women, particularly Hayek as a type-A fashion designer, who need to learn the eternal cinematic lesson that family is more important than work. Featuring guest appearances from Tim Meadows, Colin Quinn, and Steve Buscemi. --Bret Fetzer
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After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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Special Features
- Laughing is Contagious - Featurette
- The Cast of Grown Ups - Featurette
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Chris Morse
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It's been hard work recently watching modern comedies. They seem to be getting smuttier and dirtier than even 10 yrs ago.
Usually if we're watching a comedy with the kids it's a bit like Russian Roulette as to just how much bad language and sex there will be in it. Fortunatley, Grown Up's turned out to be a great, clean comedy.
No sex scenes, and no bad language (a 12 certificate doesn't seem much of a guarantee these days).
The story itself is very simple about 5 friends who as kids were basketball champions. They reunite at the Coach's funeral, and spend time having fun together.
There are a lot of laughs in this film, more than once I was laughing out loud, usually to some small comment or bit of goofing around.
Great family fun.
Usually if we're watching a comedy with the kids it's a bit like Russian Roulette as to just how much bad language and sex there will be in it. Fortunatley, Grown Up's turned out to be a great, clean comedy.
No sex scenes, and no bad language (a 12 certificate doesn't seem much of a guarantee these days).
The story itself is very simple about 5 friends who as kids were basketball champions. They reunite at the Coach's funeral, and spend time having fun together.
There are a lot of laughs in this film, more than once I was laughing out loud, usually to some small comment or bit of goofing around.
Great family fun.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By PD
Format:DVD
I saw this film in the cinema without knowing much about it, and certainly not reading any reviews. How surprised I was to see one of the funniest films I have ever seen. I could watch it over and over again. Good cast, good script and good music. Buy it. Now.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By T.Unwin
Format:Blu-ray
In my view, this is the best Comedy of 2010 and also Adam Sandler's best film ever. And with an all star cast that also includes Rob Schneider and Chris Rock. The Comedy and the joke's are excellent!!! A Film not to miss!!!
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I would say this is one of Adam Sandler's best films yet. it's still funny after watching it many times and great entertainment. Read more
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This film is so funny. All the actors are brilliant and work well together. Laughed all the way through. Highly recommended.
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I got this dvd for my dads xmas and he really liked it. He said he would recommend this film.
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Good humour, with a great moral.
Just that as an adult this was also funny, If you just want a funny harmless film this is it.. Good light entertainment.
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love all adams films very funny. value 4 money. arrived quick in post woz preownd but work good. all in all great
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bought this for my grandson as part of his xmas cause when he watched it on sky he said it was the most awesome film he had ever saw
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Much anticipated
Eagerly waited for this film to come onto dvd as missed seeing it at the cinema. Bitterly disappointed taking into account the cast. Just not funny.
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Grown Ups
My daughter, who it was bought for says it is great but not had chance to see it myself yet.
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ok not adams best though .... ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .
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