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Jack and Jill
- Review Date: November 11, 2011
- PG
- Genre: Comedy
- 2011
Common Sense Media says
Few laughs in crude, kid-targeted Sandler comedy.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that, like all Adam Sandler movies aimed at families, JACK AND JILL includes lots of potty humor and crude jokes at the expense of women who don't fit the Hollywood ideal of beauty. Since Sandler plays both Jack and his twin sister, Jill, the movie "allows" him to make many jokes about women's bodies and personalities -- not to mention bodily functions. There's also plenty of insult language ("freak," "stupid," "loser," etc.), some suggestive comments/humor, and an extended sequence featuring a stereotypical Mexican family that may offend some viewers. Parents concerned with commercialism should note that the comedy is chock-full of product placements, from Sony (which is also the movie's distributor) to Dunkin Donuts and many, many more.
What's the story?
Jack (Adam Sandler) is a successful Hollywood advertising agent who dreads the annual Thanksgiving visit he receives from his Bronx-dwelling twin sister, Jill (also Sandler). Tactless (and loud) but sweet, Jill incessantly annoys Jack. When, during her most recent visit, Jill decides to stay past Thanksgiving through Hanukah -- and then New Year's -- Jack threatens to kick her out ... until Al Pacino (the star that Jack's client, Dunkin Donuts, wants to land for their new "Dunkaccino" campaign) shows a romantic interest in her after a brief encounter at a Lakers game. Jack is forced to decide whether he should respect Jill, who isn't interested in actor, or pretend to be her to score his business deal.
Is it any good?
There is precisely one reason to see this scatological comedy: Pacino. The Academy Award winner chews up the scenery while poking fun at himself (particularly his penchant for losing his cool and channeling his iconic characters like Michael Corleone and Tony Montana), and he's hands down the movie's one hilarious gag. Once Pacino enters the picture, it's redeemed by his simultaneously self-deprecating and self-aggrandizing performance.
Without him, watching Sandler times two would be torture, not entertainment. How many fart and Mexican jokes can boys (and men!) endure before realizing that it's just not funny? How many times must Sandler play another version of a very rich man with few redeeming qualities whom the audience is supposed to root for? Gone is Sandler the underdog, the Everyman of his youth. He's been replaced with Sandler the King Midas of rude comedy geared toward boys who don't care whether his movies are more or less 90-minute commercials for the many products stuffed into them.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why Adam Sandler's movies are so popular. Are fart jokes and gags about people's appearance that funny? What's the difference between his "family" movies and the ones for older audiences?
How does the movie portray women? What message is it sending about appearance and body image?
Does the movie undermine or reinforce stereotypes? When does portraying an ethnic group shift from comedy to insulting?
Do you think that all of the companies and products featured in the movie are necessary to the plot? If not, why are they included?
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Very funny!!!
positive messages: In the end Jack spends " twin time" with Jill, even though at first he doesn't want her to stay. Good role models: Jill is nice to her family and loves her mother very much (though she passed away). Jack's wife and kids are very welcoming to Jill and nice to her. Later on in the movie Jack is nicer to Jill by spending time with her, but at first he couldn't wait for her to leave. Violence: Jill punches a bathroom attendent after touching her breats. A girl and Jill get in a fight at a resterant. Jack (dressed as Jill) gets in a fight with Al Pacino. Jack's son punches Jill to see if Jack would feel it. Sexual content: The girl who Jill gets in a fight with is wearing a skimpy outfit. A man looks underneath Jill's skirt to see if she is a guy. Al Pacino says he can smell h*rny from a mile away when he is on the phone with Jack, while Jack is pretending to be Jill. Jack his wife walk in on Jill putting on her underpants ( nothing is shown). Jill and Felipe flirt. When Jack is pretending to be Jill, he puts melons in his chest and when he comes out the bathroom attendent fixs them, later on he see's Jill and fixes her breats, too. A girl says she works at "Hooters". Lanuage: Jack's son talks to Jack about going to hell.
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NOT A REVIEW
i have not got around to seeing this movie yet but i have read the reviews and alot of parents i notice are complaning about mr sandler playing both jack and jill well 2 things 1. if they would have payed more atention to the trailer in the first place they would have known this alredy and not be so shocked by it 2.this movie is rated pg not g that means parental guidence is sudgested so if you have a problem with the whole issue dont go to see this movie and wait for another family comedy to come along for the holidays and for other parents who have not seen this movie alredy as i said before it is rated PG.
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Kid, 12 years old
November 13, 2011
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Worst Movie Ever
This movie was really bad. knew it was PG and went to see it with my younger sisiter for her birthday and I thought it was totallt inapropriote. They show Jill as a disgusting idiot when she not at all. Its very sexually inapropropriete with many suggestive jokes. At the family picnic with Felipe, a man looks up Jills skirt to see if shes a boy!!!!!!!
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A PG version of Adam Sandler
This was a cute movie. As long as you go into the movie expecting an Adam Sandler comedy, it is very appropriate for kids. Some fart jokes, bodily fluid jokes, and a bit of sexual innuendo that went right over my 11 year old son and his 10 year old friend. Funny and cute. Much more enjoyable then Gullivers Travels.
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Kid, 12 years old
November 11, 2011
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Best movie ever
The best movie ever but their
Are some intpropite stuff. But their are some mean stuff that might offed some viewers because their is a little rasim in there. Great movie for kids their is a part in the movie were their ar two Babie butts but the rest is really funny and awesome you family should totally see this movie onus great cast Addams sandler is so funny! - tara
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great
Good movie. My rating: Pg 13 for sexual refrences, rude humor, comic violence, and some mild language
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Good But Forgettable Comedy
A good movie, even though half the jokes were stupid and it's a forgettable comedy. You'll have fun watching it, but you'll never really want to come back to it.
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Kid, 11 years old
November 13, 2011
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Really good movie!!
I went with my friend to see this movie. We are both 11. All though it was really funny, i admit it would be awkward to see this with my family. There is some racism, but it turned out to be a great movie.
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Jack and Jill
It was very funny and had a good message. Some slight sexual innuendos but not too bad.
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Kid, 10 years old
November 12, 2011
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hilarious movie
i think it will be HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Topics: | book characters |
| Studio: | Columbia Pictures |
| Director: | Dennis Dugan |
| Cast: | Adam Sandler, Al Pacino, Katie Holmes |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Run time: | 91 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | November 11, 2011 |
| DVD release date: | March 6, 2012 |
| MPAA rating: | PG |
| MPAA explanation: | crude material including suggestive references, language and comic violence |
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