Big Daddy (1999)

The critic says the film works like a charm despite its contrived, mawkish story. Adam Sandler’s infectious goofball sweetness makes the sentimental comedy enjoyable.

The review finds the comedy consistently funny and Sandler’s familiar routine still appealing, despite a clumsy courtroom finale. It singles out Sandler’s blend of noisy loutishness and humility, along with the Sprouse twins’ winning performance.

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The critic finds it an entertaining comedy, though its mawkish second half weakens the film. Sandler’s comic performance is singled out for lifting the material and winning over the audience.

Koehler finds the film uneven, with its goofy comedy sometimes clashing with its more serious intentions, though he sees it as a step forward for Sandler. He singles out the bedtime-story scene with Layla and Julian as especially charming.

French gives the film a strongly negative verdict, calling it worse than The Waterboy and criticizing its humor. He especially condemns Sandler’s character as mean-minded and insensitive, singling out his treatment of a man at Halloween.

The critic finds the film marginally better than The Waterboy but ultimately dismisses it as a package of bad-parenting gags. He criticizes its sitcom-like stereotypes and recommends Kolya instead for its feeling, intelligence, and humor.