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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
DVD Description
After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Special Features
Special Features
- Laughing is Contagious - Featurette
- The Cast of Grown Ups - Featurette
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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 8 people found the following review helpful
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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.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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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Not funny in the slightest.
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One to watch time and time again.
One to watch time and time again.
Published 3 months ago by mickg
Grown Ups is So Funny!
This is such a great movie with the funniest comedians uniting together to make you laugh really hard! This is a must see for anyone who enjoys comedy.
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