Grown Ups
Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Chris Rock
Directed by: Dennis Dugan
Opens June 25, 2010
With his last “serious” project, Funny People, failing to register with either critics or audiences, funnyman Sandler returns to his bread and butter with this broad comedy about five childhood friends who decide to vacation together after spending decades apart. Joining Sandler for the lowbrow comic hijinks are his Chuck & Larry co-star James and former SNL chums Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider.
What We Think: Resembles a younger version of Wild Hogs, which some of you consider a good thing. We’re just happy that Sandler isn’t making another self-indulgent Oscar-bait flick.
Cool to Know: There are actually women in the Grown Ups cast, including Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, and Maya Rudolph, each presumably chosen for their ability to provide appropriately disdainful reaction shots for their male counterparts.
