- Film Review
- Reviewed By Alan Jones
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4 out of 5
This "adoption-by-proxy" comedy is a perfect example of how a sparkling central performance can make even the most crudely sentimental fluff hilariously palatable. Thanks to Adam Sandler and his infectious goofball sweetness, this film works like a charm, even though the story springs few surprises. Sandler doesn't stray far from his slacker persona here, playing a lazy loafer who takes his flatmate's love-child under his wing. They bond, and, thanks to parental responsibility, he's a changed man, even attracting the interest of Miss Right, Joey Lauren Adams. Yes, it's contrived, mawkish and manipulative, but Happy Gilmore director Dennis Dugan's effortless handling of the tale and Sandler's confident puppy-dog demeanour ensure that it delivers huge laughs. Sandler haters beware, however, he alone gives Big Daddy its big heart.
Plot Summary
Comedy starring Adam Sandler. When his latest girlfriend dumps him because she says he is not a responsible adult, 32-year-old Sonny Koufax tries to win her back by adopting the illegitimate five-year-old son of his friend Kevin, who's on a trip to China.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Sonny Koufax
- Adam Sandler
- Layla
- Joey Lauren Adams
- Kevin
- Jon Stewart
- Julian
- Cole Sprouse
- Julian
- Dylan Sprouse
- Mr Brooks
- Josh Mostel
- Corinne
- Leslie Mann
- Phil
- Allen Covert
- Delivery guy
- Rob Schneider
- Vanessa
- Kristy Swanson
- Mr Koufax
- Joseph Bologna
- Homeless guy
- Steve Buscemi
Crew
- Director
- Dennis Dugan
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