Jack and Jill
Fraternal twins Jack and Jill (both played by Adam Sandler) exist for each other in a love hate relationship. Jack, a high pressured advertising executive in L.A. is tasked with getting Al Pacino to agree to be in a Dunkin Donuts commercial- an almost impossible task. Meanwhile, Jill, a neurotic and irritating woman from the Bronx is out to visit Jack and get some quality twin time. Before long, Jack is at his boiling point and it appears his world is collapsing from his sister’s presence, that is until Al Pacino takes a certain interest in Jill. Now it’s about tolerating family to save his company, can it be done, will it be enough, and who will Jill ultimately fall in love with?
How to sum this up eh? Well, no surprise, I’m generally not a fan of Adam Sandler films. The writing often feels low brow, cut out for the lowest common denominator, and just in bad taste. Jack and Jill isn’t really any different, but, I have to say the star power through cameo appearances is impressive in its own right. Al Pacino has a few good moments, and the fact that he’s able to make fun of himself doesn’t go unnoticed, in fact, its appreciated. The rest of the film feels like kind of an unsurprising waste, and yet I’m sure America is going to eat this thing up. Come on America, seriously?! Jack and Jill is rated PG.