Big Daddy [Blu-ray]

Director: Dennis Dugan Dennis Dugan

Overview

Prospective parents everywhere, meet the world's least likely paternal role model: Adam Sandler! In Big Daddy, Sandler plays 30-year-old bachelor Sonny Koufax, a carefree slob who has never much taken to adult responsibilities; he works one day a week as a tollbooth collector, and spends the remainder of his time living off of a $200,000 reward he collected from an auto accident. All told, the life suits him just fine. However, as his old buddies start getting married and drifting away, Sonny realizes that if he doesn't do something soon, he could end up all alone for the rest of his life. When his most recent girlfriend, Vanessa (Kristy Swanson), indicates that she needs some time off because she's sick of being with a man who can't act like a grown-up, he decides that it's time to take drastic action to win her back. Conveniently enough, a little boy named Julian (Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse) turns up on his doorstep, claiming that he's the biological son of Sonny's roommate and friend from law school, Kevin (Jon Stewart). The kid tells Sonny that he's from Buffalo, New York; Kevin has never been to Buffalo, New York, but no matter - Sonny foresees, in Julian, an opportunity to convince Vanessa that he can face adult responsibilities. He thus takes charge of the little boy over a long Columbus Day weekend, pretending to be Kevin. However, the plan doesn't work as expected, and the authorities hone in on a discovery of Sonny's real identity. Meanwhile, Sonny finds himself genuinely drawn to the tyke. Also supporting Sandler in Big Daddy are Joey Lauren Adams, Josh Mostel and Rob Schneider.

Product Details

Release Date:	02/15/2011
UPC:	0043396258068
Original Release:	1999
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMT
Region Code:	A
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language:	English
Time:	1:33:00
Sales rank:	17,995

Special Features

HBO first look: the making of Big Daddy; Sheryl Crow music video; Garbage music video

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Adam Sandler	Sonny Koufax,Jared,Jillian
Joey Lauren Adams	Layla
Jon Stewart	Kevin
Cole Sprouse	Julian,Julian
Josh Mostel	Arthur
Leslie Mann	Corinne
Allen Covert	Phil
Rob Schneider	Nazo,Actor
Kristy Swanson	Vanessa,Actor
Joe Bologna	Lenny Koufax,Mr. Koufax
Peter Dante	Tommy
Jonathan Loughran	Mike
Steve Buscemi	Homeless Guy
Tim Herlihy	Singing Kangaroo
Edmund Lyndeck	Old Man
Larkin Malloy	Restaurant Owner
Samantha Brown	Employee
Neal Huff	Customer
Geoffrey Horn	Sid
Greg Haberny	NYU Student
Jacqueline Titone	Waitress
George Hall	Elderly Driver
Peggy Shay	Lady at Tollbooth
Alfonso Ramirez	George
Salvatore Cavaliere	Angry Motorist
Kelly Dugan	Kelly,Actor
Helen Lloyd Breed	Ms. Foote
Chloe Hult	Schoolteacher
Carmen DeLavallade	Judge
Steve Brill	Castellucci
Glen Trotiner	Bailiff
Jorge Buccio	Himself
Cat Jagar	Receptionist
Deborah S. Craig	Paralegal
Nicholas Taylor	Older Kid
Cole Hawkins	Cole
Gabriel Jacobs	Jeff
Michael Arcate	Broken Arm Kid
Gaetano Lisi	Hot Dog Vendor
Michael Giarraputo	Hoboken Motorist
Steve Glenn	Guy at Party
Al Cerullo	Helicopter Pilot
Vijay Devarkonda	Actor
Teddy Castellucci	Composer

Technical Credits

Adam Sandler

Steve Franks

Tim Herlihy

Dennis Dugan	Director
Sid Ganis	Producer,Producer
Jack Giarraputo	Producer
Roger Mussenden	Casting
Adam Sandler	Executive Producer,Screenwriter
Joseph M. Saracciolo	Executive Producer
Robert Simonds	Executive Producer
Steve Franks	Screenwriter
Tim Herlihy	Screenwriter
Out of the Blue	Producer
Joseph Caracciolo	Executive Producer
Sid Gains	Producer
Paul Massey	Sound/Sound Designer
Christopher Boyes	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

Although laden with phlegm, urine, and vomit, Big Daddy also hurls a load of charm and a big heart at its audience. This Adam Sandler vehicle is a return to the goofy and apathetic style of Billy Madison with a touch of the adult sophistication of The Wedding Singer. The comedy contains a laundry list of standard Sandler-esque elements, including everything from bathroom gags to random/bizarre humor to a supporting role by Rob Schneider. Even with the heavy-handed sentimentality and the clichéd courtroom scene climax, this crass and often sloppy film surprisingly works. It will satisfy longtime Sandler fans with his adolescent humor and sudden outbursts of rage, while its mawkish plot will attract the mainstream viewers the comedian gained with The Wedding Singer. Steve Buscemi delivers some real zingers as a homeless nomad, while Peter Dante and Jonathan Loughran are perfect in their portrayal of an affectionate gay male couple. Despite its many flaws and sluggish pace, Big Daddy is indeed a satisfying comedy that isn't the typically juvenile Sandler yuckfest. Directed by Dennis Dugan, who also teamed up with Sandler in Happy Gilmore, this film contains sensitivity about an important subject. While the trademark goofy gags still exist, the filmmakers also address issues around adoption, success, and parenting. A far cry from Kramer vs. Kramer, the film is still refreshing as a movie that extols love and acceptance while simultaneously being as rude, crude, and lewd as possible.

All Movie Guide - Adam Goldberg