Hubie Halloween. The newest direct-to-Netflix Adam Sandler picture is very much a return to form after his awards season turn in the edgy, New York gambling epic Uncut Gems.
Whether this is a good or bad thing is subject to debate, but one thing is for certain: Sandler, in this breezy, occasionally aimless, and always immature comedy, is very much in his comfort zone.
And watching this movie is extremely comfortable.From the first shot of Steve Brill's warm bath of a motion picture, it's clear this is a movie where if you can't find it in yourself to laugh then, well, the joke's on you.
The spook-o-ween aesthetic (and "Monster Mash" sound cue) may have the look and feel of an energy drink commercial, but that's not a bad thing.
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